CLASS: Flower Sweep attacks using the cross grip (20-Nov-23)
Class Instructions
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5m 27s
When you have closed guard, and you have a cross sleeve grip with the same side pant grip, you can attempt a flower sweep to get his weight onto his far hand. This will give you opportunity to attack the triangle or corkscrew armbar.
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