Takedowns: Double Leg TakedownFiled Under: Instruction
There is a reason you see a lot of guys in MMA with strong collegiate wrestling backgrounds. Taking a fight to the ground is an essential skill. Here’s some good info on how to get it done via the double leg takedown.
The Classic
A few pointers:
- Drop your level by bending the knees, not bending at the waist.
- Keep the curve in the small of your back, and drive the takedown with your legs.
- Once you’ve shot in deep and have control, “cut the corner” – push his weight back and around his back leg (like a door swiveling open)
- Let your weight slam into him
- Wrestle into side control
Double Leg Slam
Here’s a nice animation from the show Human Weapon that illustrates a more athletic, lift and slam variation double leg. Matt Hughes comes to mind. Also, it’s got two extra moves in the vid too – icing on the cake.
A few pointers:
- Keep your head glued to his body – you don’t want an arm sneaking down an attempting a choke
- Make sure to get his center of gravity disconnected from the ground while lifting him up
- Get at least one leg totally off the ground before you start to “cut the corner”
Double Leg with Sweep Assist
This is a great variation if your opponent is good at sprawling.
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- 14 Aug 2008 4:59 AM
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