Double Leg Takedown
Used to take a standing opponent to the mat. The mechanism relies on collapsing the knees inward to break the opponent's base, allowing gravity to do the work rather than brute force.
4 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Drive forward with heel, toe, and knee while pushing the opponent back.0:07
- 2Drop your hips and collapse your knees together tightly.0:11
- 3Wrap your arms behind the opponent's knees and pinch your elbows together.0:41
- 4Turn around the corner and drive the opponent to the ground.0:46
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