No-gi Takedowns

Wrestling TAKEDOWNS adapted for no-gi. Body locks, underhooks, head positioning, & single-leg variations w/ grips & transitions that work w/o fabric.

Flow outline

  1. Wrestling Foundations

    • Quick note: The foundation of no-gi takedowns starts with wrestling fundamentals. Focus on closing distance, establishing body locks, and securing underhooks to control your opponent without gi grips

  2. Head Inside Single

    • Once set, often execute the head inside single by stepping sideways into mirrored stance, establishing a wrist grip palm-down, and ducking under with head positioned on mid ribs. secure the leg with proper grips and keep pressure to prevent sprawls

  3. Run The Pipe

    • After securing the head inside single, transition to running the pipe by dropping hips, bowing forward, and circling around your opponent. keep tight body locks and underhooks to control their movement throughout the transition. Angle matters

  4. High Crotch Single To Back

    • attack the high crotch single by stepping deep between legs, prioritizing closing the gap over getting your knee down. use body locks and underhooks to control the position and transition to the back when available

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