Video: BJJ Beginners Tutorial - Hip Bump Sweep by Chess Club Jiu-Jitsu. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
The hip bump sweep sits up from closed guard and drives your hip into the opponent to roll them back. It pairs naturally with the kimura and guillotine.
3 key details
- Sit up on your elbow, then your hand.
- Reach over their shoulder to trap the arm.
- Drive the hip up and through, turning toward the trapped side.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Sit-ups from guard
- 2:00Post and hip lift
- 2:00Hip bump on dummy, left
- 2:00Hip bump on dummy, right
- 2:00Sweep into mount, flow
Safety
Post on your palm, not your fingers or wrist edge.
Instructor disclaimer
Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.
