Arm Drag to Kouchi Gari
Use an arm drag to clear a bigger opponent’s stiff arm or collar grip, creating a direct path to enter a Kouchi Gari. The mechanism relies on pulling the arm across the centerline, dropping level, and driving the shoulder into the hip to trap the leg and force a takedown.
4 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Establish a double sleeve grip and prepare to break the opponent’s collar or stiff-arm grip.0:16
- 2Pull the opponent’s arm across your centerline while stepping in and changing your level.1:04
- 3Hook the opponent’s lead leg with your foot while keeping your own foot flat on the mat.1:45
- 4Drive your shoulder into the opponent’s belt and push with both legs to complete the takedown.3:27
Source video
Related techniques
- Takedown·StandingGut Wrench Spiral Takedown
A takedown from the gut wrench position that uses a spiraling motion to bring the opponent's hips to the mat. Proper footwork is essential to avoid smothering…
- Submission·StandingRear Naked Choke — Arm Drag Entry
Use this when an opponent charges or closes distance aggressively. It solves the problem of being trapped on the center line by using an off-center angle to dr…
- Submission·StandingBamboo Choke
Used when an opponent drives you into a clinch. It utilizes a single collar grip to create a tight noose around the neck, finishing quickly by pulling the oppo…
- Control·StandingCradle Entry & Control
Establishes a secure cradle by pinching elbows and locking under the jawline, preventing the opponent from shrugging out. Uses grip variations to maintain cont…
- Sweep·StandingDouble Ankle Sweep
A standing sweep from double ankle control that uses spinal extension and sliding underneath the opponent to take them down, transitioning into a dominant knee…
- Pass·StandingHigh Step Entry to J-Point
Use this entry when your opponent's knees are wide and reaching toward you, making toriando difficult. It solves the problem of getting past the hip line again…
Then the round started — and you forgot it.