Foot Sweep to Knee-on-Belly
A standing takedown using synchronized footwork and a sole-of-the-foot strike to the ankle, combined with upper-body grips to twist the spine and unbalance the opponent into knee-on-belly.
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· save to drill into each- 1Establish grips: right hand on the outside lapel, left hand on the far elbow.0:53
- 2Walk forward and backward with your partner to sync your footwork timing.1:45
- 3Strike the opponent's ankle with the sole of your foot as their foot begins to lift.2:21
- 4Twist your upper body grips in the same direction as your kicking foot.6:52
- 5Maintain standing position and drop into knee-on-belly.8:00
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