Closed Guard Flower Sweep For Kids at Upstream BJJ
Some Basic Attacks From Closed Guard
This is a great sweep from the closed guard called the Flower Sweep. In this course we cover how to set it up from the closed guard by using the Arm Drag to the back. If your opponent defends then we can utilize the Flower Sweep. This will lead you to the mount where if you keep close to your opponent you can finish in a tight mounted Armbar. I made this course for my kids at Upstream BJJ so that they would have something to work on during this quarantine as a result of the Coronavirus. This is a family friendly and slightly goofy video and I also have a section for parents on how to be a good partner to their kids who are practicing the moves on them. I hope you enjoy the course!
Your Instructor
Head instructor Seph Smith has been training martial arts since February 2001. Originally from Richmond, Seph moved away from the city in 2005 to pursue jiu jitsu at a higher level. In 2008, he joined his coach Ryan Hall at Hall’s new gym, Fifty/50, in Northern Virginia, where Seph worked as the assistant head instructor. Seph was the first person to receive a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from Ryan Hall. In 2015, Seph returned to his hometown to pursue his career-long dream of opening a gym in Richmond. An accomplished competitor at the local, regional, and national level with considerable tournament experience in jiu jitsu and submission grappling, Seph has also competed successfully in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) where he held a regional title belt in the WKA organization. Seph is a 2011 IBJJF Pan American Silver Medalist (brown belt Masters 1 division) and a NAGA Superfight Champion in addition to many, many titles at the Advanced No-Gi level in regional tournaments. In the past few years, he has been highly successful in the local circuit. More than just a competitor, Seph brings with him to Upstream BJJ Academy extensive experience and knowledge of coaching, personal training, and curriculum design. He has trained with some of the top practitioners in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, constantly seeking out new information and techniques to incorporate into his game and share with his students. Seph specializes in fostering a friendly environment based on positive reinforcement and promoting a strong work ethic that is welcoming to people of all athletic backgrounds. He is a passionate instructor who prides himself on being able to help his students build confidence in themselves and their skills as they reach their fitness and martial arts goals, whatever they may be. Some of Seph’s Accomplishments Include: • 2012 Montreal Fight for Charity Superfight Champion • 2011 IBJJF Pan American Championship Masters Brown Belt Silver Medalist • 2011 UFC Fan Expo Toronto Brown Belt Absolute Champion • 2009 NAGA Superfight Champion • 2009 The Good Fight: “Dogfight In Dover” Pro Lightweight Champion • Former WKA East Coast Regional Amateur Mixed Martial Arts Title Holder • Multiple time Beltsville Judo Champion • Referee For Multiple Grappling Tournament Circuits (Grapplers Quest, US Grappling, et al)