With an average of 14% takedowns or throws per match (less than 2 per every 10 matches), one could say that the art of throwing is no longer of extreme relevance at a top level, but in comes an important statistic: In 88% of the bouts where a throw took place, victory came to th...
Along with the underhook, sprawling is a fundamental way to stuff takedowns. Ingrappling, the first line of defense is the head because it aligns with the body positioning as, where the head goes, the body follows. Second is the arms, as they can be used to post against the opponent. ...
While takedowns are an incredibly important part ofBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), for far too long they have been an afterthought for the majority of us in the BJJ community. As BJJ is a martial art that focuses on the intricacies of grappling on the ground, it is natural that the stand-up...
InBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the stand-up game has been a vulnerability to many practitioners. While BJJ is primarily a ground-based martial art,takedownsare integral to becoming a completegrappler. To become efficient with takedowns, one must know how to effectively utilise their body, particularly the...
Once control is established, quickly pivot inward to turn the corner and bring your opponent down. 2) Double Leg The double leg is one of the most commonly used takedowns in MMA. It’s also a high-percentage way of bringing your opponent to the ground. It’s definitely one of the first...
Once you have secured double underhooks, the easiest way to complete a takedown is by pulling in your opponent’s lower back while pushing forward with your head on the person’s chest. It’s a very simple move that is regularly used at the highest levels. ...