Jiu-Jitsu Takedowns for People Who Suck at Takedowns

Overview

This video demonstrates takedown alternatives for guard-pullers who struggle with stand-up. The instructor breaks down fake-pull setups that bait weight shifts, followed by three distinct entries: a hip kick, a knee-hook pass, and a dummy sweep. He finishes with an ankle pick and corner turn, emphasizing grip fighting, reading opponent reactions, and maintaining hip alignment to avoid back exposure during transitions.

What's covered

1. 0:00Low Grip Setup & Hip Entries
2. 1:20Extension Pass & Dummy Sweep
3. 2:40Ankle Pick Setup & Corner Turn

Techniques in this video

1. 01
   Fake Pull Guard to Ankle Pick / Turn Corner

   2:45 – 3:40·Standing·Takedown
2. 02
   Fake Pull Guard to Hip Kick/Trip

   0:30 – 1:05·Standing·Takedown
3. 03
   Fake Pull Guard to Knee-Hook Pass

   1:30 – 2:00·Standing·Takedown
4. 04
   Standing Dummy Sweep

   2:05 – 2:35·Standing·Sweep

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