Dominate Bigger Opponents with the Most Efficient Takedown Strategy

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[@WrestlingUniversity]

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[@Shronkey_]

Dude that was terrible, he did so little and spoke soooo much 😂 too much hair fixing as well

[@lampleather2574]

Why does it look like BJJ class got canceled and he asked the new guy if he wants to drill in the park across the street 😂😂

[@WrestlingUniversity]

Well... that's basically what happened lol but we get the content made no matter what!

[@icecold-yb1dk]

@@WrestlingUniversity ooooo

[@SorryImLate-fv1xf]

@@WrestlingUniversity wow that’s crazy how they guessed that

[@TaehunSeong.]

This is the most effective single leg takedown hands down. The pressure in the hips is just beautiful, I took everyone down at my gym with this and yes, they teach that same lame ass single with the legs between your legs, that won't do anything. I put some resistance and my training partners couldn't finish the takedown, as soon as it was my turn I put my shoulder into their hips and I didn't even had to turn, they wanted to go down after that pressure. Thank you Sir for this amazing technique.

[@WrestlingUniversity]

Beautiful brother. Thank you for the feedback!

[@Bucephalus84]

Alot of BJJ guys squeeze their legs. I think it is because they didn't initially have the penetration necessary to get the right grip.

[@user-cv5kf1vq5t]

I knew I was doing this takedown wrong, I just didn’t know why. Thanks for covering the small details. I need to start drilling this.

[@robertchu753]

As a BJJ guy, I really appreciate the small details. I've seen a lot of single leg instructional videos and this is one of the best. Thank you! Just subscribed.

[@justafloridamanfromthe75thRR]

Most effective takedown against a bigger opponent- shows it on a smaller guy.

[@draxvelo2788]

He should wrestle bears like khabib

[@theunboxed878]

DAMMNIT!!! SOMEONE ALWAYS BEAT ME TO IT!!!!!

[@WrestlingUniversity]

Is given high level technique for free- instead of practicing, finds reason to criticize. If you dish it, be prepared to take it ;) Stay scrappy, -Coach Adam

[@tyrusmfrechs7025]

@@WrestlingUniversity ... Stay crappy? About right, you can't handle KZbin comments at all. Go catch a knee to the face.

[@bokbok9501]

@@tyrusmfrechs7025 ay bud relax

[@ziggymilla4963]

i wish you did this with a bigger opponent.

[@juliussmith9614]

😂😂😂🤣🤣

[@WrestlingUniversity]

Checkout my other videos!

[@TaehunSeong.]

Well I did it with a bigger opponent and it worked just fine. Maybe you should try it

[@destro949]

“We’re in tennis shoes, everyone should have a couple takedowns in their backpocket” Love it 😂

[@WrestlingUniversity]

Welcome to the team destro 🙃

[@yannaedc5934]

jeez so well explained, I'm happy you mentioned the "he can push his weight on you" thing

[@flamesthetics]

Thanks for showing! Learned some new things and corrected my technique. Thank you!

[@ivanlee1445]

I really love your perspective about takedowns for bjj! I am a blue-belt 3 stripes but sill need to work on my take downs more and more because it is the most important thing and fundamentals. also it is important for self-defense because i am also more old-school style preferred. In fact, your channel suddenly popped up on my youtube and been watching your takedown series. keep making more good and simple takedown technique videos for those who suck at it loool also I've subscribed your channel :) From South Korea.

[@islrubsca2330]

Awesome details. Thank you. Subbed.

[@WrestlingUniversity]

Welcome to the channel brother

[@ljsanchez12]

Great job buddy! Super helpful 👍!

[@WORLDFLAME]

Thank you man, i was searchin for good videos for learning and practice for a long time. Now that i found your channel i'm happy.

[@diamondninja1118]

Thanks for the great explanation!

[@TDawg-zf7qs]

You explain this technique where people can really understand it thank you for making this video and going through it step by step into one big motion

[@loganater45]

I learned this in varsity wrestling 15 years ago. Very cool to see it in BJJ.

[@biggieschlongs8983]

I think you’re amongst the best teachers on KZbin, in any discipline and subject matter. Thanks for the awesome vids

[@loyalty266]

Thank you very much.Great tutorial

[@NickC9545]

You put in a lot of detail and effort in your videos. It shows and is appreciated.

[@WrestlingUniversity]

Thank you brother, truly means a lot. Welcome to the channel.

[@Pvnth-R]

From my experience in judo and wrestling, singles against a larger opponent (also practising some grappling), they would just oblige their weight down. My successful counters for this always have been Fireman carry. If I want to bring them, usually faking into lateral drops are most of the time successful. EDIT: Also most belly to back throws really work like a charm. Better positioning is always the key I guess

[@mpumelelojames5474]

I enjoyed this single leg take down tutorial thanks bro

[@tatethegreat5907]

Such a good teacher.

[@simoneriksson8329]

Nice video!

[@0713mas]

That's a nice knee pick, if I cant get that knee pick, I turn it into a sort of double where you capture the hips and blast through laterally. I love it! You can totally hit that from the same leg forward, I do it all the time just pick the knee into a ride the pipe single and bow from the inside position out. Ya can't hesitate in an MMA scenario or on the street though, you've got to go get it, straight away.

[@sokstudentsofknowledge6487]

Great teacher

[@nickrossano6500]

Dude you are a fantastic teacher

[@WrestlingUniversity]

Truly appreciate that brother thank you

[@nastue4740]

Thanks I finally beat up my bully but got suspended... But thanks 😊

[@kendragibbs8754]

It was worth it my friend

[@nastue4740]

@@kendragibbs8754 lol

[@Bucephalus84]

Believe it or not he will thank you one day. You just helped someone on their journey to being a more rounded individual. It's better to get your whooping when you are younger. For alot of reasons.

[@ThugLifeModafocah]

Very good. Thanks.

[@brandonthefateful5095]

Can do one where he’s fighting back for real 🙄

[@doejon6821]

It’s called a demonstration dum dum

[@brandonthefateful5095]

@@doejon6821 so if they were fighting back he could do this?

[@doejon6821]

@@brandonthefateful5095 that’s The goal dum dum.

[@alhuzayl6029]

Thank you!

[@rodericksibelius8472]

I can see the application of the Naihanchi Kata in Okinawan Karate here, exactly, Thank You for this video.

[@kambramitchell2339]

How should you approach this move when stuck in a grip hold from the other opponent? I'm new to wrestling so I don't understand everything yet.

[@WrestlingUniversity]

1) Clear the grip tie (by grabbing the very end of their sleeve with either hand - one at top and the other on the bottom - and with one hard singular jolt push their grip down and away from your body), 2) circle away to create space, and 3) re-enter from space utilizing the reach set up. Best to circle away from the onset to avoid them getting the grip in the first place, but if your opponent closes distance keeping them out of range by circling away. This has the added benefit of drawing them in. As they begin chasing you, you then close the distance and lunge towards them (now the two of you are moving towards each other creating the illusion of speed whereas if you had just simply attacked him while he was stationary ie standing there in front of you there would have only been one person in motion). Hope this helps! -Coach Adam

[@dubbieafca]

The Kani Basami is a fun counter if someone holds onto your leg for too long :)

[@PathtoMidnight]

No thank you, I like my knees unbroken :)

[@takenoshit8456]

Might have to use this

[@webersen7978]

The only Video that shows How to shoot from a southpaw stance ♥️🙏👊

[@WrestlingUniversity]

Southpaws unite 😉

[@patdwyer5204]

Thanks.

[@maafa21MustSee]

Good stuff

[@mgreene011]

I like keeping the head up higher and making contact with my forehead. Pinching the knees is what we teach in wrestling if you are going to reach back for the heal. It's excellent technique for wrestling.

[@kingartifex]

A little late to the party, but thank you, I will try this!

[@major_inc]

Very well articulated!

[@major_inc]

Man you should be a coach!!!

[@major_inc]

But honestly I don't even think so because you should be on your way toward getting your doctorates degree or something man!

[@mgreene011]

Stepping on the foot is good too.

[@hanniballectormd5569]

Bravo this was explained very well some guys can do these take downs very well but can't articulate and explain how they do it at all lol

[@rafaguita9053]

this is my first year in wrestling and im wondering if its normal to be passive at first. Id like to know what i can do to be less passive and more aggressive. Thanks.

[@WrestlingUniversity]

Great question, this is an important topic so I’m going to spend some time on this one and just know feeling passive is very normal. When you’re new at anything and haven’t developed proficiency in that skill to a certain level of confidence you won’t trust yourself so you will be hesitant. You can’t trust your skill set to be effective yet and that’s why you’re passive. If you knew you were going to take them down every time you attacked, you’d be attacking all the time. How do you overcome this? Drilling. Repetition. Not just for sheer repetitions, but deliberate, thoughtful drilling. Be incredibly detail oriented when you drill. Try your best to get everything perfect. As you become more comfortable with a technique have your partner increase resistance slowly until you feel you can hit it live. That’s another factor, seek out a partner who’s serious about getting better like you. One last thing, and this is incredibly important, when it comes time to spar you need to be ok with failing. You need to simply pull the trigger when you think you’ve got an opening. You are going to fail the majority of the time at first. It’s apart of the process and it doesn’t mean you suck. It means you’re serious about getting better. Winners have failed the most. Very good question.

[@Idk_wat_user]

I have my own move I call it the run

[@bariscankaya6754]

@@WrestlingUniversity thats such an articulate answer, thanks.

[@hasansabbah5089]

to be most aggressive, don't hesitate and go straight in for what you want, try to dominate the fight

[@potatojamfam7561]

@@WrestlingUniversity bro I love u. Such a good and sophisticated response. This really helped me.

[@haroldi.6450]

Holy shit this is genius even in bjj

[@arielcastillo2684]

i really like how you considered all of the possible outcomes and made a solution that becomes effective even through the most difficult resistance. thank you

[@rollsgracie3604]

Good move. You could also step inside put your other arm around his back and take him down the same way more or less Rickson Gracie style two good moves

[@justanordinarykid5898]

Everyone after watching this video: Hey big bro, come here real quick

[@lucasutton23]

Played dropsys with friends, 1 guy is the heaviest and strongest and he floored me everytime but took a while before he could. I looked up videos and this is brilliant 👏 next day we played again. I used this against him and I won! But u have to run at them then bluff them bit before otherwise they will know your strategy 😉

[@willitdonut8895]

Quick question: Tried it... Bloody PHENOMENAL, but is a single-leg with a trip better or is this better (both work and I just love yours more, cause it's quick), so which one in your opinion would be much more advantageous?? (I really wanna know)

[@zapperzaps795]

This one is better unless cause there’s ways to prevent a single leg or defend it. This one is good cause it’s fast and not easy to defend

[@WrestlingUniversity]

Check out my latest videos, I’m doing a whole series on how to takedown a larger opponent. When you learn a few different finishes you’ll become better overall; certain finishes work better for certain reactions/body types. This is generally the best overall finish for new grapplers facing larger opponents, but there are others that will really serve you well so don’t limit yourself, learn them all 🙌🏻 great question

[@vzmarz8147]

What if a stonger larger opponent bear hugs u from the front and pressure points u And how to do if they head lock u

[@jandestiny626]

can also hop and "stand" on the holder. theyll have to commit to go down with you and their head will be your oyster

[@vincentr410]

How would you defend guillotine from here? Just by keeping head up?

[@WrestlingUniversity]

Exactly. The guillotine threat isn't nearly as big as people generally think from this position IF the structure of your shot is correct; head up in the ribs and shoulders tilted with pressure on the leg.

[@davedobyn266]

If an experienced opponent moves quickly, he will parry back into a stance grabbing your collar or shirt

[@krane15]

Therein lies the paradox of the move: is this guy a trained fighter? Being a tall guy against a shorter opponent, I always know its coming. Simply because there's no way a shorter, smaller guy can win without that move.

[@Brandon-ob9rg]

How do you feel about sweep singles?

[@WrestlingUniversity]

Excellent. The best overall takedown in grappling. Checkout my videos on it!

[@huaweiphone240]

Is there an outside single version of this to avoid rear knees and rear uppercuts when shooting in?

[@WrestlingUniversity]

Yes. The head outside Single / High Crotch. I will actually be posting that in a few weeks. The trade off of the head outside single leg is your neck is now perfectly positioned to be guillotined. Similar to the head outside double, but even more vulnerable as you only have one leg secured on the entry. Done correctly, these vulnerabilities are minimized, but as with all offense there's always counter offense. Hope this helps! -Coach Adam

[@jackstraw8568]

Fun fact! Matching same side foot would in fact be "mirrored".

[@626eliasonyt8]

My favorite take down for bigger people is stepping forward and putting my leg between his leg then he trips but if u grab his leg he can get u in a head lock..

[@CornHhh359]

gonna use this agains my bullys!!!

[@kungfuso]

I’m wondering :how many bigger and good opponent you have taken down with this? And why this is the most effective takedown, how many others you have tried?

[@WrestlingUniversity]

Lots! Checkout my other videos! 🤙🏻

[@Abaddon5850]

Bro you're the shit.

[@motor-hr6rj]

Homie wearing the Martial Arts anime pants, that's whats up😅

[@Timothythebrewer]

What's to stop him from blading you in the face with his right 🤔

[@masonholst584]

I got a fight at school tomorrow. We go until someone taps out so I’m just trying to learn take downs and pins and practice them on my friends before it.

[@a4m3r]

What happened

[@Kwankrang]

Grappling 👍

[@paragon1782]

Nice

[@SuperRat420]

I AM 5 FOOT 2 AND YOU WILL NOT WEEBLE WOBBLE MEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[@houdinididiit]

1:21 continue that motion but with palm up right under the chin while pushing forward and grab the collar if possible. Don't even need to take the big boy down.

[@Mma-basement-215]

So I have a question when you're a bigge guy what's a good way to chain wrestle or best take down to have I'm 6.3 I'm 250 lb..I'm also 50 Year old with bad knees from playing football but. Im really falling in love with jiu-jitsu but I don't really have great takedowns anymore other than a basic double is there any other good take down for big men.. I I was always a strong tackler playing football so I have a good double leg but I want to know if there's something more effective than blast double somebody

[@krane15]

Wait, it you're 6'3/250 who are you wrestling that's bigger than you, Andre the Giant?

[@MTBer193]

My mom said i could get a drone if i could take her down. Now im a proffesional air photographer (Jk im not but she said that)

[@Rolothe1st]

nice moccassins

[@greedyboy7508]

What if they are tall, strong, but clumsy and get disoriented easy?

[@WrestlingUniversity]

Those are the easiest people to takedown! lol

[@farzana6676]

@@WrestlingUniversity This takedown is good, but I find when I grab the leg against people like twice my weight, I simply can't generate enough force to drop them on their butt.

[@isinmiadeniran3980]

@@farzana6676 You can, just keep your grip and circle to his back picking his leg up and trip him or if you're strong enough after circling to his back, you suplex him( my personal favorite)

[@hErOiCbLaZe]

That school bell in the background 🏫

[@WrestlingUniversity]

Lol

[@hErOiCbLaZe]

@@WrestlingUniversity you look like robby keene

[@cartoonsmackdownultimate8420]

james franco out here teaching me how to win every street fight

[@WrestlingUniversity]

lmao

[@pavelskiismyreligion7094]

Short response:gun

[@WrestlingUniversity]

Yah I got two with me at all times *points to biceps*

[@rhysnichols8608]

Bloody good video! I am striking based, and I’m trying to learn basic wrestling skills. I’ll have to practice on the fat ladies buying all the damn chocolate spread on the store!

[@juliussmith9614]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@WrestlingUniversity]

Let me know if you get any of their chocolate

[@djs12007]

What's to stop him from putting you in a headlock, the problem with takedowns like this is, most fighters are trained to grab hold of the opponent for support, in this case you head is right there, so while you're throwing him down, he's grabbing onto your head to hold on for support, as you throw him down he's making you go down with him, (while in a headlock).

[@ventxret]

free von flue choke then

[@chazfrm6159]

Just used this on my cousin and broke tha table 😭😩

[@strix8213]

Rip

[@shrigga7222]

The*

[@WrestlingUniversity]

+10 points

[@gbody2617]

Damn, I love your teaching style! Where is your gym so I could sign up?

[@WrestlingUniversity]

I’m in Grand Rapids, MI, hbu?

[@gbody2617]

@@WrestlingUniversity - I go back and forth from San Diego to Colorado Springs. Do you have any seminars in my areas anytime soon?

[@user-vv6jj1kp3s]

I want to learn im gonna fight someone tom in schoo5

[@ez-g3090]

Wish I could be as good as you.

[@loganstutorials2905]

If you windmill like he said you are telegraphing so that now he can counter your move. So dont windmill !!

[@truthprevails2358]

im on blue belt finally 3 years waiting

[@itzabrayzthing3566]

What’s stopping him from punching your face when you have his leg

[@WrestlingUniversity]

The off balancing effect during the entry and then immediately sitting him to his butt. You should be knocking him backwards with your shoulder on the entry therefore off balancing him so he has to use his far arm to keep balance 🙌🏻

[@9unslin9er]

I really wish I knew this in high school.

[@WrestlingUniversity]

Dropping the inside shoulder changes everything 🤘🏻

[@arielperez797]

Question and I hope it isnt a dumb one. I been playing around with a dude that is 180lb and I am 150. He is way stronger and taller. We are both just messing around and very inexperienced. Ok my question is....he keeps getting a hold of me and lifting me up in the air. Then slamming me on my back (with a soft landing of course)....what can I do to not get picked up? Or what can I do once I am lifted up? Thanks hope you see this.

[@tangytim6699]

Become Rey Mysterio and pull some sort of crazy move

[@WrestlingUniversity]

You need to watch my “Actions and reactions” video I teach multi layered defensive drills and movements 👌🏻 also going full Rey Mysterio isn’t a bad option 🤔

[@doejon6821]

Just remember you’re always taking a massive risk going to the ground in a street fight. It’s a 50-50 chance you could get stabbed or pounded from someone else or him. I mean if you’re a 20 something-year-old guy, you know your opponent and you’re in a park and it’s a sanctioned fight over something sure To do this when you’re out on the town? Extremely bad idea. Unless you like gambling with your life, I’d rather maintain & use distance management. End the threat as quick as possible without risk going to the ground.

[@WrestlingUniversity]

I agree. Just for the record, I clearly instruct not to go to the ground in this tutorial; slide out to the ankle with both hands when finishing and stay on both feet 👍🏻

[@himsam84]

hey i heard from ur finding ur stance video that 90% of people are right leg leads but in this video you say that in western countries most will lead with their left leg? which leg do they generally lead with?

[@WrestlingUniversity]

In the pure sport of wrestling (for which the stance video was made) the vast majority are right leg lead. In “striking” or “stand up” (which was taken into consideration for the snatch single video) the vast majority are left leg lead. We can go into reasons why-most westerners are right hand dominant meaning their power hand is their back hand which would require their left leg to be the lead leg, etc. But regardless of the reasons that is how it pans out and it’s important to train accordingly. Good question.

[@himsam84]

@@WrestlingUniversity wow thank you for the quick response!! makes a lot of sense! i was wondering how you deal with that change of lead leg if you do mma? do you keep your wrestling stance or do you switch to a striking stance? or is it a bit more nuanced and you’re constantly alternating. in pure wrestling should you train both stances?

[@OldManPaxusYT]

4:50 wow.... now he's actually telegraphing his boredom!.... and YAWN.... wow... i'd fire that dude! 😁😂🤣

[@DimeProdz34]

My grandma doesn’t stand a chance

[@lepidolite9255]

Gonna use this on my brother cuz i told him i could easily floor him👍

[@stakezen7825]

My friend keeps beating me up. Imma finally get vengeance against her MY FREEDOM WILL COME NO LONGER LITTLE BOY JOHNNY GETS BULLIED BY GIRLS

[@shadwslayer3056]

i need info beacuase im a 90 as in a weight class for 102

[@WrestlingUniversity]

At that weight giving up 10lbs is equal to giving up 10% of your body weight. Technique is going to be ultra important for you to be successful, but do not ignore the strength and weight factors. Eat brother, you’ve got the opposite problem most weight cutting wrestlers face (not a bad problem to have). I was regularly undersized for my weight class and would often bump up for my team during competition. Focus on the technical details and keep the calories coming. Keep us posted on your journey.

[@shadwslayer3056]

@@WrestlingUniversity update this wasnt recent but i finished my season getting a 3rd place metal in a tournament and 7th place in nyc for the 102 weight class

[@Random-fm2jk]

Anyone else watching this just cause you thought about how you would do it?

[@noa-ix9pe]

I'm only 5 ft and lean with moderate muscle (not bulky but also not dead skinny), but still very light (around 52 kg, whatever that is in lbs) - would this work if I would try it on someone who is literally almost twice my size and weight? Most of such things that claim to "help take down larger opponents" seem to be made for taking down someone half a head taller, not like 4 heads and twice as broad... I don't want my only option to be kicking them balls in a fight man...

[@krane15]

Its all theoretical. There is never any guaranteed moves or holds that will work on every opponent, every time. You best strategy is to have a Plan B. That includes running away if necessary.

[@grandwonder5858]

Why the assistant wearing a rope for a belt? The Wrestling University doesn't provide a belt?

[@muhitkamal5224]

I would have dropped bjj if not for this tutorial, literally.

[@yeyeezyyeezylmao6771]

What I do if their is 3 people against me I dodge first find their weakness for the first kick their leg grab their arm and put them to the floor making them go over ur body second guy if he’s coming from the back elbow him to the face and then grab his arm and flip over the body the third he tries to hit you dodge go down and kick their foot put them to the floor but make sure to get their stomach on the floor and grab his arm and put it upwards then if he moves his arm breaks in that position he can’t try anything

[@WrestlingUniversity]

...you need to make me a video on that one champ ;)

[@kingofitaly1874]

Fights dont always work like an action movie my guy, I hate to tell you but you're not the main character

[@yeyeezyyeezylmao6771]

@@WrestlingUniversity ye completely made it up 😁 (my ass tryna be goku or sum)

[@yomyslime3368]

You aren't karate kid, we have all thought of that situation before. And then you live happily ever after 😂

[@soumia31sousou40]

the opponent can put his finger in your eye in this position a

[@schenksteven1]

Most strikers are left leg lead. Most wrestlers are right leg lead.