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Sweep Single Leg Takedown

An angled single leg entry that drops the knee behind the opponent's back leg to bypass the sprawl, using a yanking motion to sweep or take the back.

youtube·4:158:27·Chewjitsu

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  1. 1Secure collar and inside tie/sleepe grips, then circle to load weight.5:10
  2. 2Step slightly outside and drop your knee behind the opponent's back leg.5:20
  3. 3Yank down on the collar/tie as if falling from a branch.5:35
  4. 4Pick up the leg and finish via sweep or back take.6:00
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