Do THIS to Get Better at Takedowns!
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- čas přidán 27. 05. 2024
- Do you want to get better at Takedowns?
Here we explain some great methods to start improving your takedowns regardless of if you are a Freestyle Wrestler, Greco Roman Wrestler, MMA Fighter, Submission Grappler or BJJ Practitioner.
Often the difference between being good at takedowns and great at takedowns is by understanding the drills, tactics and exercises needed to get to the next level. We cover many different aspects of takedown training that you should add to your training regimen if you want to get better at taking your opponent down.
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0:00 Intro
0:47 Proper Grip & Initial Position
2:23 Removing Grips & Breaking Positions
2:58 Footwork
4:58 Learn to Initiate Attacks & Create Openings
6:20 Focus on High Percentage Takedowns
6:59 Build Your Game
8:47 Strength, Speed & Flexibility
9:46 Add Par Terre for Better Takedowns
10:34 Final Thoughts
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Great video super helpful apreciate it
Hi, I'm very happy you liked it! have a great day buddy!
Your video are very helpful. I started train jiu jitsu and wrestling a few years ago, and i fell in love in grappling ecspecially in wrestling. I have one time in weekn strictly wrestling trainig in the other day i train jiu jitsu but i always train inconporating some wrestling in that days too, and i always starting from stand up. I think wrestling is the King, jiu jitsu is good to but wrestling the most important.
🙏🙏🙏 Thanks for the comment and very cool that you are wrestling, it’s an amazing grappling style. Jiujitsu as well and the best part is they compliment each other very well. Have a great day!
That's what i'm trying to do
Did you also wrestle od grapple or you just analysIs?
Yes I do and have done for near 40 years. I haven't wrestled or done BJJ for a little over a year as I found I need to do a few surgeries and once I am done with my surgeries, I will definitely start training again.@@pajak97
@@pajak97 🐅🐅🐅 Great!
Thanks! Hopeless noob follow-up question - what are the top few high percentage takedowns?
Hi, great question.
I would concentrate on these as they are very high %.
Fake attack to the leg then Snapdown to go behind
Single leg (especially sweep single and snatch single)
Double leg (harder to get than the single but easier to finish)
Slide by and arm drag - usually works much better for lighter weights
Hope this helped and thanks for watching the video! Have a great day buddy 🙂
Another question sir there are many wrestlers who use very less power and tire opponent so plz tell us how we can wrestle smart like them
Very good question, definitely there are wrestlers who have excellent stamina and use it to their advantage but make no mistake, they are very strong too. A great example of a wrestler who does this is Sidakov. He has perfect technique and is very strong but where he really excels is in keeping the pace of the match up and many times beating his opponents through fatigue thus casino g them to make a mistake that Sidakov capitalizes on. In order to wrestle this way you need to be in top shape, make sure you are at the correct weight class for your build, train with a lot of circuit training and running hills, wrestle many many rounds each practice, increase your flexibility as it will help you counter wrestle - especially in par terre and you must be very technically sound so that when the opponent is tried you can attack properly. So that said, I would first and for most work on your muscular stamina and cardiovascular fitness through circuits and hill sprints then second get to a proper weight where you can perform at peak ability.
Sir you tell in this video to disturb our opponent how can we disturb our opponent sir plz answer😊
So you need to create pressure and properly hand fight with snaps…. We have another video on wrestling pressure where it really answers your question deeply. I recommend checking that one out and let me know how you like it buddy!
I have a question; does weight class change the availability of takedowns? I'm a BJJ White belt heavyweight (6'2 270-ish pounds), I've found on larger opponents or more skilled opponents I'm relegated to countering takedown attempts and working from the bottom. I'm tough to single leg, I'm struggling against trips and other exotic throws.
Hi, Great Question! Weight class definitely has an effect on what types of takedowns are easier to perform over others, this doesn’t mean that heavier weights can’t pull off all takedowns but there are certain takedowns and takedown chains that are much more common to see when heavyweights are wrestling.
I will leave a short answer first and the long answer beneath.
Short answer is that HW wrestlers should focus on:
Go behinds, Slide by, Double leg (especially from the single leg position as easy to finish), Sweep Single, Front Headlock (make them carry your weight ), Underhook to knee pick, Head and arm throw.
The biggest issue I see is that most beginner wrestlers cannot pull off singles because they are not concentrating on where their hip placement is compared to their opponent’s, so they end up going for the takedown without securing the right hip positioning thus making it very easy to defend.
Now for the Long Answer:
The main concern when going for a takedown on a heavyweight is going to be the ability of the opponent to defend and not get their weight stuck on top of you when attempting the takedown. One of the most common issues that’s not spoken about when it comes to HW wrestlers is the issue of Par Terre right after the takedown as the Par Terre for HW’s is slightly different in order to deal with their weight on top.
Now I understand in your case being a BJJ practitioner that this is not so relevant for you but it’s always important to think where you end up after your takedown is done so that you can implement your game and force your opponent to carry as much weight as possible from the moment you are on top.
Now in terms of Nogi Takedowns that are more focused for BJJ and Submission Wrestling, you definitely want to first and foremost work on creating pressure on the opponent in order to open up the takedown, this simply means using force, movement, timing and proper hand fighting position to get the takedown. So a good example would be you lock up with your opponent and immediately snap their head down while keeping your weight on the snap and thus getting a front headlock (in the case of BJJ, you can go for the Guillotine and other chokes from this position). Once you have the front headlock position, then based upon where you opponent’s foot and leg placement are, you can then go for the appropriate takedown from that position.
I would also focus fully on takedowns that do not leave you in a bad position should you fail the takedown as once again, having a HW opponent land all that weight on you if you failed the takedown is not optimal and makes it easier for you opponent to counter you.
In regards to your issue of counter wrestling and being thrown by trips and exotic takedowns, I would say to try to work more aggressively and attack them only when you attain a good hand fighting position. Try to always open them with snaps, try to get underhooks and make them carry your weight the moment they clinch you.
The fact your opponent uses exotic takedowns can be frustrating but generally speaking, once you figure out how to properly defend an exotic takedown, usually such takedowns leave the opponent in a bad place when they are countered properly. Focus on the basics and high % takedowns and MOST IMPORTANTLY focus on the hand positions and hip position before the takedown as if you get a good body position, the takedown comes much much easier.
Now in terms of Gi takedowns for HW’s, try to focus on takedowns like Harai Goshi and Osoto Gari. The Gi takedown that I personally like which I am not sure the name is when I have a grip on one side of the lapel and pull downwards very hard while on the other side, I lower my hips and grab the opponent’s leg and pull the lapel slightly towards me while lifting the leg (works very similar to a wrestling takedown in movement). I found this worked amazingly on HW’s and leaves you in a great position to pin and attack.
Hope this helped and keep on training and don’t worry if you aren’t getting the takedowns as with more and more practice, you’ll start taking down everyone! Thanks for watching the video and have a great day!
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@@Grapplezilla Thanks so much for the insight! I'm only about 6-7 months and one comp in to BJJ so I shouldn't be too critical to myself. I'm a bit passive as well for the exact reason you mentioned previously; falling into bad spots or just getting rolled over. I'm definitely drilling more wrestling before my next comp!!!
@@emissary_kyle My pleasure buddy! Good luck in your next comps and just keep on training and you will soon be winning your matches. Have a great day!