Takedown Principles

“Good ideas” for takedowns (spec. leg attacks)

Leg drive is the most important factor for takedown success (You take guys down with your legs….not your arms!.....You can ALWAYS out pursue opponent’s sprawl!”

Commit to the finish….not just to the leg.

Always stay in great position (stay “loaded”).

If you are open you must have great motion

Move forward….close the gap….back him up.

Eliminates opponent’s sprawl

Creates openings (“setups”)

Takes opponent out of “comfort zone”

More difficult for opponent to attack

Makes you look “good” & him look “bad”

Keep active hands and feet

You must get past your opponent’s hands to score

Beat his head down every chance you get (never hold it) but don’t sacrifice position

Attack at or below his knees (never above)

Pressure DOWN on his legs

It’s not ALWAYS about scoring

Counter Attacks Principles

Do not use the term “defense.”

Mindset (think): “If he shoots……I score!”….OR……

“I score EVERYTIME he shoots!”

If you don’t let him score, you’re always in the match

Always stay in great position

Move forward……close the gap……back him up.

Don’t let him past your hands

Let no one touch your legs (practice or match).

Sprawl is the last line of defense.

Beat his head down constantly (don’t hold it)….put his hands on mat…..don’t sacrifice position.

Keep your feet moving when he attacks (don’t plant your feet

Keep short arms (no undercooks)