Double Leg Takedown
Used to close distance and take an opponent down from a standing position. The core mechanism involves dropping level to bypass arms, stepping deep with the lead leg to maintain posture, and driving with the back leg to lift and turn the opponent.
5 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Check range by extending your hand to ensure you are just outside striking distance.1:04
- 2Drop your level to move underneath the opponent's arms.1:32
- 3Step forward with your lead leg, loading your back leg for power.2:01
- 4Drive your lead knee to the mat while gripping both legs.2:12
- 5Drive with your left (back) leg and head to take the opponent down.2:21
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