Sweep (martial arts)

Sweep
Using one's leg to sweep an opponent is an important element of many martial arts throws, such as this foot sweep (deashi harai).
Japanese name
Kanji	足払い
Hiragana	あしばらい
Transcriptions Revised Hepburn ashi-barai Kunrei-shiki asi-barai

A sweep is either of two categories of martial arts techniques. From standing, sweeps are throws or takedowns that primarily use the legs to attack an opponent's legs. On the ground, sweeps are techniques for reversing a grappling position from a guard position.