Double Leg Takedown
Used when the opponent has a wider or different stance than you. The core mechanism is lowering your level to penetrate deep while keeping your head tight against the opponent's body to prevent them from framing or posturing up.
4 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Assess the opponent's stance to determine if a double leg is preferable to a single leg.0:17
- 2Lower your level and step into a penetration stance.0:22
- 3Place your head against the opponent's belly and block their posture.0:26
- 4Drive through the legs to take the opponent down.0:30
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