Single Leg Takedown — Head-Up Entry
Corrects the common error of burying the head in the opponent's pocket by lifting the head under the chin. This upright posture prevents the opponent from pushing you down and creates the leverage needed for any single leg finish.
3 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Shoot for the single leg but keep your head up, not buried in the opponent's pocket.0:00
- 2Lift your head under the opponent's chin while maintaining the leg grip.0:17
- 3Choose your finish (pipe, high crotch, or leg lift) from this upright position.0:39
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