Single Leg Takedown from Standing (3)
A straightforward single leg takedown initiated from a standing position, utilizing grip breaks and weight distribution to secure the opponent's leg.
9 steps
· save to drill into each- 1You break the opponent's grip on your collar by posturing back and snapping it off.1:00
- 2You establish a two-on-one grip on their arm, controlling their bicep.1:15
- 3You sag your weight onto their arm to elicit a reaction.1:37
- 4You level change and snatch their leg with your outside hand.1:48
- 5You drive your shoulder into the outside of their thigh.2:29
- 6You step back and put your chest heavy to take them down.2:43
- 7If they try to square up, you push their elbow by and drop your knee to the ground.3:18
- 8You connect your hands in the same way on the opposite side.3:25
- 9You keep your back straight and control their leg.3:41
From the source video
Related techniques
- Takedown·StandingGut Wrench Spiral Takedown
A takedown from the gut wrench position that uses a spiraling motion to bring the opponent's hips to the mat. Proper footwork is essential to avoid smothering…
- Takedown·StandingArm Drag to Kouchi Gari
Use an arm drag to clear a bigger opponent’s stiff arm or collar grip, creating a direct path to enter a Kouchi Gari. The mechanism relies on pulling the arm a…
- Submission·StandingRear Naked Choke — Arm Drag Entry
Use this when an opponent charges or closes distance aggressively. It solves the problem of being trapped on the center line by using an off-center angle to dr…
- Submission·StandingBamboo Choke
Used when an opponent drives you into a clinch. It utilizes a single collar grip to create a tight noose around the neck, finishing quickly by pulling the oppo…
- Control·StandingCradle Entry & Control
Establishes a secure cradle by pinching elbows and locking under the jawline, preventing the opponent from shrugging out. Uses grip variations to maintain cont…
- Sweep·StandingDouble Ankle Sweep
A standing sweep from double ankle control that uses spinal extension and sliding underneath the opponent to take them down, transitioning into a dominant knee…
Then the round started — and you forgot it.