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How To Do The Waiter Sweep From Closed Guard #jiujitsu #jiujitsutechnique #friscotx

How To Do The Waiter Sweep From Closed Guard #jiujitsu #jiujitsutechnique #friscotx

From Diamondback Jiu-Jitsu

September 13, 2026

When your opponent stands up in your closed guard, the right timing can turn their position into a clean sweep. In this technique, Professor Matthew Jones demonstrates the waiter sweep by keeping the guard closed, controlling the leg near the heel, posting on the mat, and combining the push, chop, and hip movement into one explosive motion. The key is timing everything together, then opening your guard as your opponent falls and following the sweep to come up into mount. It’s a practical way to attack an opponent who stands inside your closed guard.

If you are in the Frisco, Texas area and want to learn Jiu Jitsu or continue your Jiu Jitsu training, contact Professor Matthew Jones at:

Diamondback Jiu-Jitsu
8981 2nd St #200
Frisco, TX 75034
(214) 407-8641
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