Arm Drag to Trip
Designed for non-judo players facing larger opponents, this takedown uses an arm drag to clear the leg and a hip-driven trip that requires minimal energy once the leg is controlled.
4 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Control the opponent's hands and pass your grip high to the tricep or armpit.0:41
- 2Shoot in and land in a pigeon-stretch position, using your hip to hyperextend the opponent's knee.1:12
- 3Immediately continue your motion ear-to-ear instead of staying low.1:36
- 4Release the arm drag and shoot up into an underhook while keeping your body weight high.2:13
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