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Mastering The Giggler Sweep by Sean Roberts reviews
Mastering The Giggler Sweep by Sean Roberts has 37 customer reviews in this archive, averaging 4.95 out of 5. 95% are five-star and 0 are one or two stars. Reviews run from July 3, 2021 to June 25, 2026. All of them are published below in full, unedited.
Who reviewed Mastering The Giggler Sweep by Sean Roberts
20 of these reviewers gave their belt rank when they submitted the review. BJJ Fanatics asks for rank, age and years training at the point of review, so this breakdown is self-reported by the customer.
| Belt | Reviews | Average rating |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 10 | 4.80 |
| Purple | 4 | 5.0 |
| White | 3 | 5.0 |
| Blue | 2 | 5.0 |
| Brown | 1 | 5.0 |
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The reviews
Mastering the giggler sweep
Great instructional
Solid details
Great instructional on the Giggler/John Wayne/Knee Lever Sweep. It's a big part of my game and was able to add new options to the funnel with this instructional
great video
Great step by step instructions and great explanation of the techniques
The giggler sweep is a great sweep that you must have in your arsenal. Good details.
interesting series
series that addresses this particular sweep with dedicated applications and sequences
great video
Giggler sweep, John Wayne, tilt, different names for the same sweep, explained with practical applications and steps to improve it
Sean sweep
well done series on this particular sweep, setup and practical applications
don't buy this video, keep it my secret
This video series has probably given me more sweeps than any other instructional I've bought, and I've spent thousands on instructionals. I haven't tried all of Roberts' techniques yet, and I have been sweeping a lot of people. Since the sweep is not really very dramatic, I believe people don't really notice that I'm getting on top. I swept a tough brown belt last night with one of these sweeps. It fits into my game very well and hopefully as my threat of the giggler becomes more and more real and people defend against it it will open up my other attacks more. The problem is maybe I don't even need my other attacks that much, because this seems almost unstoppable. But that's okay. Maybe I can find unstoppable attacks in other directions too.
great half guard dvd
great half guard dvd
easy version of john whane sweep
Great instructions!
My knee lever sweeps leveled up watching this.
great sweep
Well organized Very detailed Great for new or experienced bjj practitioners
Concise instructions that I can come back to after training sessions
No fluff in here. Sean Roberts is extremely clear in his teaching of the Giggler/John Wayne/knee lever sweep. I like that he shows the sweep, entries, and reactions to counters. The layout is perfect and I can easily find solutions to problems that I encounter during live rolls.
giggler details
nice like to see more no gi
Perfect foot positions from Z-guard
Really good instructional. His giggler sweep works perfectly from Z-guard without having to change foot positions (normally a knee lever is taught with upper foot stepping on lower foot). People rarely see the sweep coming. I've just been working the basic giggler sweep 1.0. It's great. Hopefully going to work on giggler 2.0 soon.
Sean Robert’s
Good details for the giggles sweep
Sean Robert’s
One of the two in depth for higher level giggles sweep. Good for guard play.
Knee lever ressource
With nice variations depending on opponent reactions.
simple easy sweep
I loved how Sean showed multiple variations of the simple yet effective sweep really opened my eyes to how many ways you can hit the sweep.
very simple half guard sweep
very simple half guard sweep
giggler sweep
different variations of the john wayne sweep
Innovative take on half guard
Sean takes my understanding of the half guard to another level by breaking down the mechanics and weight distribution from the bottom position. He gives cues as to when and where to begin your attack based on positioning which helps me to not spaz.
Simple and effective
Amazing addition to anyones half guard game
Simple and effective
Great explanation and content, very easy to understand! It fits my style and I want to use it a lot from now on!
Great Instructional! Highly recommend! Underrated and underutilized sweep
Very underrated and underutilized sweep! Sean shows many set ups and variations to this half guard sweep. You may have learned this as the John Wayne or Twist sweep. This is another take on that sweep with many gripping options and outcomes such as back takes etc.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻unbelievably insane value!
This instructional is incredible valuable. Probably hands down the best BJJ Fanatics instructional out there. I've bought and gone through so many instructional on this site and nothing even comes close to how well laid out this one is, and how insanely easy it is for me to execute this technique even on the younger steroid atheletes. Sean Roberts by far has got to be one of the greatest bjj instructors on this site. Most other teachers here probably take steroids but don't explain how to execute their techniques without being on gear. Thanks so much for creating this dvd. I've been sweeping upper belts left and right with this technique ever since I started studying this dvd!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻The greatest instructional on tilt sweep/knee lever sweep/Giggler Sweep
S. R. developed a very congruent sweeping system around the Giggler Sweep. You get variatons for every possible weight distribution of your opponent and to prevent every possible post. He points out all key points very clear and he gives some solo demonstrations when needed to get the correct limb placement/technique going. He delivers some key details as the outside foot lockdown and the ellbow underhook which perfectly fit in any other half guard game. In the passing sequenz you will also get great details on clearing your leg when passing from reverse half top! Recommend!!!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗great
i instinctively did a lot ao the stuff showed here... good thing having them systemised and enhanced
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻New ideas for sweeps
This instructional shows new ideas to sweep from guard. Really enjoyed it.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Effective and Powerful technique
Thanks for wonderful instruction!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻An easy improvement to your half guard game – simple and effective sweeps and back takes (Long review)
This instructional by Sean Roberts teaches the giggler sweep and its many variants. Additionally, some complementary techniques for the knee shield are also taught. This is a techniques based instructional for the half guard and has a total runtime of 1 hour and 42 minutes. Sean Roberts is clearly the giggler sweep expert. He takes the time to highlight the important details for each technique taught. Variations to the giggler sweep are taught, which respond to the opponent’s possible actions and ensures that the technique will work. Sean Roberts is easy to understand, he explains effectively and demonstrates clearly. He stays on point and there is no unnecessary banter. He is thorough in his teaching, often highlighting potential mistakes in the application of a technique and additionally the likely responses from the opponent as the technique is being applied. Technique demonstrations are repeated from different angles to the camera, so to ensure the viewer can see the important details and movements. The instructional has been filmed with a fixed camera. The quality of the video is good, as is the range and there are no notable issues with the microphone. The available previews are consistent with the whole instructional. A minor point, but ideally it would have been good if the lighting display on the speaker located in the rear right of the screen had either been moved out of frame or alternatively turned off. In summary, in my opinion if you are interested in improving your half guard or specifically interested in learning the giggler sweep in detail with its many variations you cannot go wrong with this instructional. While it is a very specific topic, it is a useful, efficient and effective technique to know. Additionally, the instructional includes several practical back takes. The next section of the review gives an overview of the content of this instructional, if this information interests you. Volume 1 – Includes the introduction and how to set up the giggler sweep from the knee shield. This includes the placement of your body (i.e., for the knee shield position) and details your leg positions, your first grip - how to control their sleeve, the position of your second grip on their belt and framing their arm inside your top leg. Volume 2 - Entries are initially taught from the knee shield with variances for when the opponent steps up the opposite leg, situations when they hesitate and don’t engage, and for situations where they appear to be aware of the technique and tilt themselves away from you. The next section of the instructional covers what to do after sweeping the opponent using the giggler 2.0 and teaches several passes and one back take trap option. A clever entry is taught where you have been sprawled on (e.g., a failed takedown) using the giggler sweep 2.0. An option is taught where you are using a lasso or the opponent attempts a leg weave to use the standard giggler sweep or where there is some hip separation to use a version where you move you hip into his hips (i.e., the grave digger). Sean Roberts revisits the basic giggler to show you how to deal with an opponent using their free hand to post or if you choose to use an underhook how to deal with the opponent responding with a whizzer. The giggler 3.0 is taught which is a bait and roll technique designed to trap more advanced players. A complementary technique to the knee shield is taught (i.e., backwards kick sweep) which involves initially pinning his top arm to your chest, using your other hand to grasp the cuff of the pants of his free leg and after pushing forward quickly with your knee shield to make room to insert your whole leg to enable you to place your foot on his stomach. To sweep, you continue to hold his leg cuff, extend your leg to push him over and come to top side control. A number of other complementary techniques for the knee shield including the lasso tilt sweep, utilising a lasso and the motion of the giggler; the push grip technique involves breaking the opponents grip of your GI using your top leg, stiff arming this arm across his body to gain access to the opponent’s back or if they move to half guard to move to the top position; lasso hand switch back take is similar to the previous technique but instead utilising either a lasso or half lasso to assist in gaining access to the opponent’s back; a lasso de la riva sweep to side control top for situations where the opponent steps up with the knee of the leg being controlled by your half guard hook. The final two techniques taught in Volume 2 includes a back take after the opponent has been swept by the giggler sweep, this is an advanced technique that involves an inversion and an outside lock down; and the final chapter of this volume shows you multiple ways to encourage the opponent to apply pressure into you or close the distance between your hips and their hips when you are in the giggler sweep position (i.e., so you can generate additional m
Clear and concise instruction directly
Clear and concise instruction directly from the originator of the giggler sweep. Important instructional for half-guard players. A+
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Useful and Super Effective
I'm only half way through this video and I have been using the Giggler sweep this whole week in class when we roll!!! Definitely worth the money!!!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻short but sweet and very efficient!
very sweet instructional on a sweep seldom tought. I have been having success with the sweep with just one watch of the instructional. looking forward to results after thorough study of the material
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗👍🏻Dope instructional
I have a bad shoulder which keeps me from getting the under hook. This sweep/system has been perfect for me and some of my limitations. I started hitting this sweep on everyone and didn't even know what the name was.....lol. Sean helped me with the finer details. love it!
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Amazing instructional
Amazing instructional!!! Its quick and to the point with techniques you can apply immediately with great effectiveness. These techniques are a unique set which works reliably and can get you sweeps on the higher belts :)
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻Amazing sweep
This sweep is :fire:. Even when they know you want it, your still likely to hit it. the sweep is so easy to hit that people always put themselves in a position to be swept. I've been hitting the giggler on black belts since I was a blue belt. Get this 👊�.
Response from BJJ Fanatics🤗🤙🏻