Single Leg Takedown
Used to close distance and take an opponent down from standing. The core mechanism involves breaking their grip to create space, lowering your center of gravity by bending the knee, and driving through with a rhythmic three-count motion to secure the leg.
5 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Break the opponent's sleeve grip with your hand while protecting your own leg.0:02
- 2Open your stance and bend your knee deeply as you step in.0:07
- 3Posture up briefly, then drive forward while holding your lapel or the opponent's leg.0:13
- 4Execute a three-count rhythm to complete the front-door entry.0:18
- 5Apply the same three-count rhythm for the back-door entry.0:21
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