Turn common ties into effortless foot sweeps that spare your body.
The Bottom Line
You learn timing-based sweeps that punish movement without needing strength. The focus stays on entries from BJJ collar ties, underhooks, and Russian ties. You will not get heavy wrestling shots or big sacrifice throws.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Older or lighter players
Skip if: You want doubles
Tech focus: Okuri Ashi Barai, De Ashi Barai, Sasae, Inside Sweep, Counter Sweeps, Russian Tie
Biggest takeaway: Timing beats horsepower.
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What You'll Learn
A timing-first catalog of okuri ashi barai, de ashi barai, sasae, and inside/outside foot-sweeps for gi and no-gi. Chapters tie each sweep to BJJ ties like collar ties, Russian ties, and underhooks.
Designed for efficiency and longevity, it is the cleanest Ishii option if you want takedowns without shooting.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Okuri Ashi Barai
- De Ashi Barai
- Sasae Tsurikomi Ashi
- Inside Foot Sweep
- Counter Sweeps
- Russian Tie Entries
Format & Level
- Instructional style: Technique Collection, System Based
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: Both
- Runtime: 1 hour and 18 minutes
- Volumes: 3
- Released: 2025
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I used these sweeps to score takedowns without changing my guard-focused style.
Why Satoshi Ishii?
Ishii is an Olympic judo champion and BJJ black belt who trains with New Wave. He favors kuzushi and angle changes over power. His foot-sweep instruction emphasizes timing windows and tie transitions that fit BJJ pace.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Community often recommends Ishii for nogi foot sweeps.
- Less risk, more timing; fits older or lighter grapplers.
- Combines sweeps with hand-fighting ties that BJJ players use.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Narrow focus; not a full takedown curriculum.
- Some prefer deeper clinch theory from other coaches.
- Delivery can feel monotone to some viewers.
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Smart Alternatives
- Precision Foot Sweeps by Steve Mocco – Wrestler's take on foot-sweep timing.
- Low Risk Judo Throws For BJJ by Shintaro Higashi – Broader low-impact throw menu.
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View New Wave Foot Sweeps For Lazy People on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
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