Build no-gi foot sweep timing from common ties without grinding your knees.
The Bottom Line
You will learn hand fighting to foot sweep timing and follow ups. You will add inside trips and ankle picks off the same ties. You will not get a full leg attack curriculum.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Low impact entries
Skip if: Want only shots
Tech focus: Foot Sweeps, Two On One, Inside Trip
Biggest takeaway: Timing beats force
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What You'll Learn
Mocco, an Olympian and NCAA champ, teaches timing based trips for no-gi ties like collar ties, two-on-one, and underhooks.
It is a low-impact way to build offense and set up bigger takedowns.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Foot Sweeps
- Inside Trip
- Two On One
- Collar Tie
- Underhook
- Ankle Pick
- Over Under
- Hip To Hip
- Slide By
- Timing Drills
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Drill Heavy
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 1 hour and 43 minutes
- Volumes: 3
Should You Buy It?
Buy it now. I think of foot sweeps as a jab that sets up bigger scores and they are safer to practice frequently.
Why Steve Mocco?
Mocco is a two time NCAA champion and 2008 Olympian who coaches at American Top Team. He is known for effective foot sweeps in wrestling and MMA rooms.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Frequently recommended as a clear foot sweep resource for no-gi.
- Users report it helped their standup a lot with simple timing cues.
- Wrestling approach to sweeps complements judo resources well.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Some say foot sweeps are low percentage without hours of timing practice.
- A few prefer learning kuzushi from judo sources first.
- Not a full takedown system, narrowly focused on trips.
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Smart Alternatives
- No Gi Judo: Foot Sweeps and Trips – More judo style kuzushi emphasis in no-gi contexts. (Price: $79.00)
- Upper Body Takedowns for Grappling – Add clinch paths when foot sweeps fail to off balance. (Price: $47.00, 2 vols)
- Dynamic Wrestling Takedowns for BJJ – Round out with shots and misdirection finishes. (Price: $37.00, 1 vols)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Precision Foot Sweeps on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
