You can also go for your opponent’s legs if they try to jab at you. Duck out of the way if they try to throw a jab before you can. Only practice takedowns on opponents that have a similar experience level as you so you don’t hurt yourself or anyone else.
You can lock your arms if you want to, but you don’t need to if you already have a tight grip. The goal of this hold is to make it difficult for your opponent to move the leg you’re holding onto.
Perform all of the actions for your takedown quickly after one another so you can get your opponent to the ground as fast as you can.
Your opponent will try to fight against you while you’re holding onto them. Do your best to stay focused and maintain your grip so you can finish the takedown.
You can also try putting your leg behind your opponent’s leg and push them so they trip and fall down. Make sure you have a padded floor in the area where you’re practicing so you don’t severely hurt anyone when you perform a takedown.
You can also perform a low takedown by stepping to the left if you want. Choose whichever direction you feel more comfortable with or you’re able to do.
The lunge forward is known as the “penetration step” and gets you next to your opponent quickly. When you lunge for your opponent’s leg, move your body to the left to avoid any blows your opponent may try to land while you’re grabbing them.
Stand up quickly after you sweep your opponent’s heel or else they may be able to break free.
If you brought your opponent’s leg up toward your shoulder, then use one of your feet to trip them to force them down.
