Takedown Fundamentals

Takedowns from standing. Grip fighting, stance manipulation, and transitional movements to get dominant positions before hitting the mat.

Flow outline

  1. Takedowns

    • The foundational starting point for all standing engagements. position establishes the strategic mindset for initiating takedown sequences, focusing on controlling distance and timing entries

  2. Standing

    • Once set, from here, the primary engagement position where all takedown setups begin. focus on establishing dominant grips, controlling posture, and reading opponent reactions to initiate your takedown sequences

  3. Catch Control Dominant Arm

    • From here, a strategic grip position where you've secured control of the opponent's primary attacking arm. setup allows for snap-down sequences and arm drag opportunities while limiting their offensive options

  4. Establish Russian Control

    • Quick note: A dominant upper body control position with double underhooks or Russian ties. setup excellent control for executing trips, throws, and single leg entries while maintaining pressure. Don’t force it

  5. Established Grips

    • Often A position where you've secured dominant collar, sleeve, or lapel grips. control point allows for pulling sequences, off-balancing, and setting up various takedown entries based on opponent reactions

  6. Tarzan Swing

    • If it shows up, A dynamic grip-fighting position where you're swinging the opponent to create momentum. setup disrupts their base and creates openings for single leg entries and off-balancing techniques. Don’t force it

  7. Arm Drag

    • Quick note: A transitional control position where you've dragged the opponent's arm across their body. setup creates angles for back takes, trips, and single leg entries while compromising their defensive structure

  8. Put Arm In Pocket And Establish Russian

    • Quick note: A combined control position where you've secured the opponent's arm while establishing Russian ties. setup multiple takedown options including pull-down techniques and trips

  9. Pull In And Lunge Step To Back Take

    • Once set, quick note: a transitional position where you've pulled the opponent close and initiated a lunge step. setup creates opportunities for back takes or trips depending on their defensive reactions

  10. Single Leg

    • a dominant takedown position where you've secured control of one leg. setup multiple finishing options based on the opponent's standing leg position and defensive reactions

  11. Collar Tie

    • From here, A fundamental control position with head and collar control. setup allows for snap-downs, arm drags, and various takedown entries while controlling the opponent's posture

  12. Push Arms Up And Double Leg

    • Most of the time A transitional position where you've elevated the opponent's arms. setup creates the opening for double leg entries while compromising their defensive structure. Don’t force it

  13. Hip Throw Entry

    • Usually A setup position for hip throws and trips. control point allows for executing inside trips and various throwing techniques based on opponent positioning

  14. Single Leg

    • a takedown position focused on leg attacks. setup opportunities for sacrifice throws and various finishing techniques when the opponent defends the initial attack

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