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Knee Lever John Wayne Sweep Engineering by Adam Wardzinski

Engineer the unexpected — sweep with precision using the knee lever and John Wayne mechanics.
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  • Unlock The Full Potential Of The Knee Lever With World Class Competitor Adam Wardzinski By Using His Hands-On Guide To Mastering This Powerful System!
  • Adam Wardzinski is a BJJ black belt, top-tier competitor, and known for having one of the most effective butterfly guards of ALL-TIME!
  • Explore how the knee lever provides powerful offensive options including off-balancing techniques, sweeps, and back takes, as well as a powerful tool to help you get unstuck from some of Jiu-Jitsu’s most difficult positions.
  • Upgrade your half guard game with an anthology of knee lever options from a wide range of half guard variations such as knee shield, lazy butterfly, half butterfly, and MORE!
  • Adam’s John Wayne sweep system also blends perfectly with other powerful half guard options like the Coyote half guard and underhook half guard.
  • Never get stuck flat on your back from half guard again with a systematic approach to using the knee level to open up even the tightest chest to chest top control!
  • Make opponents tap faster than ever with Adam’s tricky shotgun armbar setup that perfectly synergizes with the knee lever system!
  • Diversify your bottom half guard game with Adam Wardzinski’s COMPLETE 4-part knee lever masterclass!
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Course Content

Volume 1

6 Lessons
Intro
0:00 - 0:33
Knee Lever Mechanics
0:33 - 9:37
Types Of Knee Lever
9:37 - 19:00
Knee Lever From Chest To Chest Half Guard
19:00 - 24:23
From Knee Lever To Coyote Guard
24:23 - 30:16
Importance Of Hitting The Belly With The Knee
30:16 +

Volume 2

7 Lessons
Double Sleeve John Wayne
0:00 - 7:08
Sleeve And Collar John Wayne Sweep
7:08 - 14:32
Reinforcing Knee Lever With Hooks
14:32 - 17:17
Two On One Knee Lever
17:17 - 19:16
Seated Knee Lever With The Cross Grip On The Sleeve
19:16 - 23:26
Arm Wrap Knee Lever
23:26 - 27:47
Knee Lever Counter To Knee Slide
27:47 +

Volume 3

6 Lessons
Guard Pull Straight To Knee Lever
0:00 - 5:51
John Wayne Off Balance With Knee Lever
5:51 - 9:48
Knee Lever Off Balance To Close Guard
9:48 - 13:49
Knee Lever Off Balance To Loop Choke
13:49 - 21:13
Knee Lever Off Balance To Guillotine
21:13 - 28:08
Knee Lever Off Balance To Clamp Position
28:08 +

Volume 4

6 Lessons
Connecting Knee Lever With The Hook Sweep
0:00 - 6:22
Knee Lever To Shotgun Armbar
6:22 - 13:14
Counter To Backstep From Knee Lever
13:14 - 17:50
Knee Lever To Single Leg X
17:50 - 22:21
Counter To Over Under Pass From Knee Lever
22:21 - 28:23
Outro
28:23 +

What Will You Learn?

???? Knee Lever: John Wayne Sweep Engineering
A laser-focused instructional series dedicated to perfecting the Knee Lever John Wayne Sweep — a high-percentage, pivot-based sweep that blends leverage, timing, and hip angling for outstanding effect.

???? Course Overview

In this specialized program, Adam Wardziński—Poland’s standout competitive grappler and coach—reveals the mechanics behind one of the most underrated yet powerful sweeps in the modern jiu-jitsu arsenal. The “John Wayne Sweep” (a name inspired by its cowboy-like flair) becomes a methodically engineered tool built upon pivot-driven control, precise knee lever pressure, and broken-balance entry strategies that work from half-guard or knee shield setups.

???? What You’ll Learn

  • Entry Mechanics & Positioning
    How to secure the initial knee lever grip from half guard, knee shield, or closed guard; details like outside-foot positioning, hip angle, and knee elevation to break posture; pivot and tilt setup to off-balance opponents without exposing limbs.
  • John Wayne Sweep Execution
    The rhythmic knee-bridge, hip-tilt, and penny-roll motion breakdown; maintaining tight control during the tipping phase to prevent guard re-formation; transition into top position or knee-on-chest finish after the sweep.
  • Advanced Control & Chain Options
    Pressure variations to prevent frame recovery and re-instantiation of guard; options to follow up with shoulder pin, collar tie, or straight arm control; common resistance scenarios and how to pivot into triangles, kimuras, or back-takes.
  • Drill-Based Training & Practical Application
    Four-part system drills to ingrain grip, angle, timing, and finish cohesively; partner flow sequences to test adjustments under pressure; “Live” implementation tips from Adam’s competitive experience and coaching insight.

???? Who Should Train With It

Grapplers wanting a reliable, leverage-based sweep from half guard; anyone aiming to refine posture-sensitive entries under guard pressure; students seeking a compact yet effective system for drills and rolling; competitors and hobbyists who appreciate depth over fluff in positional mechanics.

✅ Key Benefits

  • Engineering-Based Approach – Every detail is methodically refined—from grip to finish.
  • Pressure-Driven Sweep Mastery – Ideal for controlling size mismatches or stalling opponents.
  • Flow-Ready Format – Perfect for drilling as a four-step flow, and adapting mid-roll.
  • Compact & High-Impact – Focused training that doesn’t waste time on peripheral techniques.
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