Takedown
Takedown
A takedown is a martial arts and combat sports technique that involves off-balancing an opponent and bringing them to the ground, typically with the attacker landing on top. Takedowns are a fundamental aspect of wrestling, judo, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, sambo, and mixed martial arts (MMA).
Types of Takedowns[edit | edit source]
There are various types of takedowns, each with its own techniques and strategies. Some of the most common types include:
- Single-leg takedown: This involves grabbing one of the opponent's legs and driving them to the ground.
- Double-leg takedown: This involves grabbing both of the opponent's legs and lifting them off the ground to bring them down.
- Hip throw: A technique where the attacker uses their hip as a pivot point to throw the opponent over.
- Trips: Techniques that involve tripping the opponent's legs to off-balance and bring them down.
- Sweeps: Techniques that involve sweeping the opponent's legs out from under them.
Applications in Sports[edit | edit source]
Takedowns are crucial in various combat sports:
- In wrestling, takedowns score points and can lead to advantageous positions.
- In judo, takedowns (known as nage-waza) are used to throw the opponent to the ground.
- In Brazilian jiu-jitsu, takedowns are used to bring the fight to the ground where practitioners can apply submissions.
- In mixed martial arts, takedowns are used to control the opponent and set up ground-and-pound or submissions.
Defense Against Takedowns[edit | edit source]
Defending against takedowns is equally important. Common defensive techniques include:
- Sprawling: Spreading the legs and hips back to avoid being taken down.
- Underhooks and Overhooks: Controlling the opponent's arms to prevent them from completing the takedown.
- Balance and footwork: Maintaining a strong base and good footwork to avoid being off-balanced.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Wrestling
- Judo
- Brazilian jiu-jitsu
- Mixed martial arts
- Submission (combat sports)
- Sprawl (grappling)
- Underhook
- Overhook
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