Cross Scissor Trip Takedown - A Mat Return for BJJ & MMA

The cross scissor trip is a takedown performed from the rear clinch or when you have the back of the opponent. It is often used as a mat return in wrestling when you are unable to step and lift and is a superior option to a simple tani otoshi or rear trip.
The more common rear trip ends up with you and your opponent's hips hitting the mat at the same time which gives them an opportunity to initiate a scramble. But the cross scissor trip keeps you on your knees and your hips above the opponents when they land on the mat.
It's worth noting that the tani otoshi is banned in John Danaher's academy due to the risk of injury from uncontrolled falling bodyweight and I think it is possible that the same risks exist in the cross scissor trip.
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[@SonnyBrown]

The cross scissor trip is a takedown performed from the rear clinch or when you have the back of the opponent. It is often used as a mat return in wrestling when you are unable to step and lift and is a superior option to a simple tani otoshi or rear trip. The more common rear trip ends up with you and your opponent's hips hitting the mat at the same time which gives them an opportunity to initiate a scramble. But the cross scissor trip keeps you on your knees and your hips above the opponents when they land on the mat. It's worth noting that the tani otoshi is banned in John Danaher's academy due to the risk of injury from uncontrolled falling bodyweight and I think it is possible that the same risks exist in the cross scissor trip.

[@andrewferris1903]

It looks a lot more controlled than the Tani Otoshis I see from amateur Judokas, a lot of the injuries from Tani Otoshi happen because Tori is falling on top of Uke on the way down - and most people suck at the technique atogether.

[@LexLupton]

Hi Sonny, from a tactical point of view, when would you choose to use the broomstick (also covered in one of your vids) over this or vis versa

[@joaopedrosilva8052]

Another outstanding job. I was watching old Gracies fighting in the beginning of MMA/ Vale Tudo, and many times when they try the famous Gracie Tani Otoshi from back clinch they got immediatly reversed once they hit the ground. This cross scissor trip is a great substitute in this situations, as you pointed in the video.

[@kallepikku4991]

Worse yet, you can get easily countered with a Kneebar if your opponent knows his wrestling. You can see this in early UFC style vs style matches where Frank Shamrock (Catch wrestling) Kneebared Jeremy Horn (BJJ) when Horn was going for the traditional bjj leg trip from the back.

[@joaopedrosilva8052]

@@kallepikku4991 Man, thank you so much. I never saw this fight, and never even crossed my mind to counter this move with a kneebar. Brilliant commentary!!

[@paragon1782]

I was wondering why tj said this trip is better than just blocking the foot. Thank you lolol

[@SonnyBrown]

Now you know! Thanks mate.

[@DPSBreakdowns]

Good stuff Sonny.

[@SonnyBrown]

Thanks Dan! Appreciate it mate.

[@andrewferris1903]

That looks so much better than the broom stick sweep, nice to have another option for when I don't want to brutalize my partners with suplexes all day :)

[@SonnyBrown]

haha I guess it is easier on the training partner than a suplex.

[@jambajuice7822]

Been looking for this one for ages thank you !!

[@toxscent5987]

Sonny, posting a vid after a while? How’s VT1?

[@SonnyBrown]

Haha it hasn't been that long. VT-1 has been going well!

[@whyistherumgone5693]

Petr Yan..

[@SonnyBrown]

Yep he has hit it a bunch recently!

[@AdamBarkerThe]

Awesome tani otoshis! I really enjoy seeing the judo/wrestling similarities.

[@moondragon130]

Great Vid Thanks

[@SonnyBrown]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@gladiumcaeli]

Ura tai otoshi?

[@SonnyBrown]

Some form or variation ?

[@gladiumcaeli]

@@SonnyBrown No was just wondering if you can call the cross scissor trip "Ura tai otoshi", since the mechanics seems very similar but the grip is the only difference

[@thecubeman381]

More like Drop Osoto Guruma

[@flugendorffilms6130]

The granby roll seems to be the only defence I can actually pull off.

[@SonnyBrown]

The granby is solid. I have a study on that also ! 🙏

[@cameroon95]

Is this takedown safe ? In looking for an option to use a takedown from rear bodylock against bigger opponents . I'm a bit worried that it looks like it could tweak the tripping knee? Any tips appreciated

[@Khristos13]

I have just started to investigate into wrestling this week, to fill in the gaps from my striking game, starting with the chinese ShuaiJiao 🙂 It's been interesting so far!! Esp the Sakuraba vid 🤗 Thank you 🙆🏽‍♂️

[@DedicatedSpartan]

Please Breakdown Gegard Mousassi

[@SonnyBrown]

I am tempted too! Thanks mate!

[@DedicatedSpartan]

@@SonnyBrown you are welcome, he should be in consideration for one of the greatest

[@TheOneJBass]

Can you do a George rush St Pierre breakdown video

[@cheyennemeredith1174]

Thank you, especially for the info on countering

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I love the music in the intro!

[@gilberth9291]

Another masterclass as usual 🔥🙏🏼🔥

[@ddiva1973]

Awesome

[@SonnyBrown]

Thank yoU!

[@ugurkaraalioglu2813]

Amazing video can you make about uchi mata video?

[@SonnyBrown]

Hey mate, I might be tempted to do another judo video. Have you seen my one on Karo?

[@ugurkaraalioglu2813]

@@SonnyBrown thank you that would be great and i didn't see

[@bplay1847]

thank you!!!!

[@SonnyBrown]

Thanks for commenting!

[@PATEL.072]

💖💖

[@SonnyBrown]

Thanks!

[@admiralsuperior3]

Comments

[@ClwnJuNkY]

If I remember rightly john only banned the Tani otoshi with the head inside .

[@SonnyBrown]

Could be the case, this video was made before he had his safety video out so I can go double check now. 🙏

[@ClwnJuNkY]

@@SonnyBrown blows my mind how many techniques are being banned .

[@JoeC253]

Lovato jr on gegard

[@SonnyBrown]

Thats right , I thought I had seen more mma fights use it.

[@musiktelivision321]

i just found this channel and wanted to say how much i enjoy the content. really well put together

[@SonnyBrown]

Hey thank you, I appreciate the kind words. Glad you enjoyed it !

[@kallepikku4991]

Wait, all the footage was from wrestling and MMA competitions. What's up with the bjj clickbait in the title?