Outside Single Leg Takedown from Gi
Use this when facing a gi opponent who relies on strong upper-body grips and straight-back sprawls. The opposite-lapel grip controls their posture while keeping you free to shoot, and the outside angle prevents them from dropping weight on you during the finish.
10 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Establish a straight grip on the opposite lapel from your target leg1:44
- 2Start with hands elevated in your stance1:57
- 3Keep your free hand high to intercept collar grabs2:25
- 4Close distance and position forehead to forehead2:53
- 5Pull on the lapel to make opponent step forward2:57
- 6Drop your level and grab the target leg3:03
- 7Pull down hard on the lapel while dropping3:07
- 8Step and swing to the outside angle3:45
- 9Hook your arm behind their knee3:54
- 10Stand up and finish the takedown3:59
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