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A sweep is either of two categories of martial arts techniques. From standing, sweeps are throws or takedowns that primarily use the legs to attack an opponent's legs. On the ground , sweeps are techniques for reversing a grappling position from a guard position.
A single leg takedown attempt. The single leg takedown (often shortened to single leg or single or single leg shot) involves grabbing one of the legs of the opponent, usually with both hands, and using the position to force the opponent to the ground. Typically, the lower part of the leg is pulled in one direction, while the torso or shoulder ...
Kuchiki taoshi (朽木倒): Single leg takedown; Unrecognized techniques. Te Guruma (手車): Hand wheel. The Kodokan officially also refers to this technique as Sukui nage. Morote seoi nage: Double handed shoulder throw; Eri seoi nage: Collar shoulder throw; Kata seoi nage: Shoulder throw with both hands
The wrestling may also sweep one or both the opponent's legs with their own leg for greater impact.. This was the original version of the finisher used by Jon Moxley (formerly as Dean Ambrose), known as Dirty Deeds before reusing as a regular move (Paradigm Shift) in 2019.
The scissor sweep involves positioning one leg across the opponent's lower chest/stomach and striking behind the knee or calves with the other leg, closing the legs in a “scissor” motion. This can be done as an offensive technique, leaping into the air toward the opponent, but is more commonly used as an escape when the opponent has trapped ...
Crouching sweep, called rasteira (sweep) or rasteira do chão (ground sweep), is the default sweep in capoeira. [12] To prepare for sweep, the capoeirista suddenly drops to one leg, with their weight on the bent leg and their two arms on either side of the leg for balance. The capoeirista's trunk is bent almost touching the thigh.
There are several major types of throw, among Asian martial arts, Judo has the most developed throwing techniques and throws are considered its specialty.. Most throws are named by describing the circumvention point of the throw (e.g., hip throw, shoulder throw, wrist throw etc.), or the nature of effect of the throw on the opponent (e.g., heaven and earth throw, valley drop, body drop) with ...
A variation where a wrestler puts the opponent's between their legs as they performs push-ups, causing the opponent's face to be slammed into the canvas a number of times. Often instead of straight push ups, the attacking wrestler just bounces their legs up and down to create the effect. Madison Rayne uses this as one of her signature moves.