Knee Cut Counters: Off Balance Your Opponent

Counter the knee cut pass when the opponent has both knees off the mat:

1. Maintain the "paper clip" position with pressure into the opponent and feet locked.
2. Control the opponent's arm with an overhand grip on the tricep and an underhand grip on the wrist.
3. Pull the opponent towards your head while driving your knee into them.
4. Turn both of your knees to the right to off-balance the opponent and bring them down to their hip.
5. As you off-balance the opponent, come up and remove your inside leg to place a hook on their leg.
6. Use the hook to prevent the opponent from coming up as you extend and come up to your knee.
7. Ensure the opponent's knee is not on the mat, as this technique requires both of their knees to be off the mat for it to work.
8. If the opponent's knee is on the mat, recognize they will have a strong base and this technique will not be effective.
9. After off-balancing the opponent, maintain control and use the hook to delay their recovery, giving you time to come up to your knee and complete the sweep.