BJJ Mental Models
BJJ Mental Models
Steve Kwan
Ep. 398: Old Bastard Sweeps, feat. Mike Mahaffey
1 hour Posted Jul 6, 2026 at 7:00 am.
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This week, we're joined by Mike Mahaffey! Mike is a second-degree black belt under Chris Haueter, best known for his Old Bastard Jiu-Jitsu style: a conservative approach built for older and less athletic grapplers. In this episode, Mike explains how to sweep from the bottom by disrupting your opponent's base instead of relying on speed or strength. Topics include: maintaining your base from the bottom, making them carry your weight, fulcrum sweeps, and the scissor and tripod sweeps. Follow M...