Double Leg Takedown
Used to close distance and take an opponent down from standing. The core mechanism relies on maintaining upright posture during the entry to protect the neck while driving through the hips.
5 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Establish a one-foot-forward, one-foot-back stance.0:30
- 2Maintain tall posture with chest up and head high.0:35
- 3Change level by dropping low without breaking posture.0:42
- 4Shoot forward on the foot, drop the knee, and connect to the hip.0:47
- 5Catch the knees and step forward while turning into the partner.0:53
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