Single Leg Takedown from Open Stance No-Gi
Perform a single leg takedown in no-gi by controlling the far arm and collar tie, changing levels, and manipulating the opponent's head and foot alignment.
6 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Establish a collar tie and control the opponent's far arm0:02
- 2Change levels and bring the opponent's head down with you0:08
- 3Position the opponent's head outside the line of his foot0:16
- 4Pull the opponent's foot towards his toes direction0:18
- 5Throw the opponent's head away and finish the takedown0:23
- 6If opponent pulls ankle out of reach, bring your back knee up and take another shot on the far side0:33
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