The first takedown I ever learned: Greco Roman body lock + cage/ring control

[@punto451]

That guy has a really badass hair cut and beard, seems like the kind of guy that could bring a katana in to the fight. Also there is a dead kid in your gym at min 5:30

[@RamseyDewey]

We filmed with right after training, so there were actually several dead kids on the mat.

[@roguegen5536]

Oh no... Who gave Jordan a knife again?! Well nothing to do with them except take them out back I guess.

[@MV-ch3mm]

Lmao the dead kid

[@pwnmeisterage]

Badass-haircut-and-beard guy does indeed look very Hollywood. But something "serious" about his look suggests he could only be a villain or a minion, not a hero.

[@nclements9821]

That belt though

[@juandiablo6667]

You didn't told us you trained with The Ghost of Tsushima

[@billcipher8162]

No he trains with miyamoto musashi

[@luigi6659]

Your training partner looks like he could move you 2.5 meters backwards using only spiritual energy.

[@RamseyDewey]

Hahahahaha! I’ll let him know you said so!

[@kaitosevski3881]

@@RamseyDewey man looks like a Jedi Master

[@RamseyDewey]

@@kaitosevski3881 He totally does!

[@keyllonguevara1110]

What I love abt ramsey's technique videos,is that most times the techniques he teaches are relatively simple, but yet so effective and I love how he teaches.

[@RamseyDewey]

Basics win fights.

[@KarmasAB123]

@@RamseyDewey Reminds me of a Skallagrim video on dealing with fancy attacks: kzbin.info/www/bejne/roW6m316nZ1qiac

[@kenshirosama7227]

@@KarmasAB123 Ramsey and Skall are the best martial artists on youtube for me

[@gingercore69]

He looks like a samurai :o

[@RamseyDewey]

Hahaha!!! I’ll tell him you said so!

[@deecampbell.rva-2]

I was afraid for Ramsey at first...

[@oneguy7202]

Simple things are that you remember in a pressure situation and that are efficient

[@jgtafighter]

his hair is so cool god damn

[@BellowDGaming]

That guy you're sparring with looks like older Baek from the videogame Tekken.

[@andrzejsielaszuk5502]

More like shang tsung from MK to me

[@aky19832001]

Let this be a leason. The best teachers are able to take complicated theories and methods and teach them in the simplest way possible.

[@XAE_A_Xii]

i discovered this technique when i was a kid at school and we often fought, wrestled in between lessons. It worked 99% of the time even against stronger kids. Im grown up now and no many opportunities to wrestle ;)

[@williamkarlsson785]

I would gladly wrestle you

[@XAE_A_Xii]

@@williamkarlsson785 not so much into hugging other dudes lol

[@williamkarlsson785]

@@XAE_A_Xii Wrestling isn't freandly hugs lol. I'm also looking after a sparing partner cause my bro don't want to wrestle me

[@88kalu]

Coming from a striking background, your explanation of how the takedown works instead of just how it is done, helps a lot and gets me excited to go back to training! Thanks coach, keep them takedown technique videos coming!

[@edgarscottkarmacho]

For a tall guy now i understand how to work it better with the shoulders, i am amazed how it works so well

[@KarmasAB123]

Grats on getting a sponsor

[@abortedlord]

The double entendre WWF shirt is possibly the greatest thing I have seen this year.

[@nadnavlis240]

This is the second video I watched from Ramsey Dewey. I had to subscribe. It's a no-brainer for anyone interested in any form of wrestling. Thanks Ramsey Dewey.

[@JoyStickFanatic]

I love that shirt you have on! Also love the way you explain whats happening physics wise!

[@RamseyDewey]

Thanks! Get your own at nogibjjgear.com Use my code RAMSEY10 for 10% off

[@SilverbackGeurrilla]

If you order from there, don’t expect it to arrive any time soon. About 3-4 months.

[@EddyWoon]

Excellent video. It reminded me of what my martial arts and dance instructors said to me before. "You can't pivot or turn with any stability if the posture is broken... it is much easier for the followers to read and follow you when your posture is upright and stable."

[@ryans724]

My take down game has always been horrible but just watching a few videos like this have made me understand the standup grappling game a lot better. I missed out on wrestling in highschool so I really love simple and comprehensive videos like this.

[@Rainstorm_100]

I learned something just like this in a beginner brazilian jui-jitsu class at Pura Vida BJJ & MMA the other day

[@gavinlee6196]

I think I was taught to grab one hand by the wrist and make a fist with the othet. Then when u drive the hand into the lower back u roll it in so the fist digs into the back

[@RamseyDewey]

A ball and socket grip is legit too!

[@FILIPFIXTIGER]

My 1st takedown was BJJ(trip) takedown, but this is the best. Randy had 90% success with this.

[@algridas4633]

Simple and efective... teaching how to administrate the stamina in a fight with simple moves is the best. Thanks for the leason

[@pierrewilliam7119]

Best double unders tutorial out there ; I do have some disagreements yet I can't but say that your work often is lovely and helpful Merry Chrismas dear Ramsey

[@rafaelsantiagosupportkingi9265]

Wonderful technique ramsey. Please More takedown/ grappling videos

[@ioannisbougios1451]

In greco-roman training we use a different grip where we tie our hands by our forearms to limit the empty space between us. Probably the first video I 've seen for Greco-roman wrestling in MMA. Great content as always

[@FightVideos]

Great video, I finally understand the hands interlocked grip is not fingered And is wrist based to make it stronger. Also, the waist lock by shorter guy and using head to push the solar plexus and lower waist arms lock, taller guy using head to push shoulder From TOP and Low waist grip by hands to take down is good. Also change angle and position if dead lock by both parties. Finally the grips should be strong enough to break the posture. I think these points are Quite applicable and relevant to Muay Thai clinching.

[@kevlarchicken]

im jealous of that guys appearance

[@GUIZMO190207]

Nice Tecnhique. Looks easy and efective for a TKD/kickboxing aprentice like me. Thanks for the videos.

[@dsgdsg166]

I knew this technique, but you explanation and attention to detail is always extremely helpful.

[@nathanv.4397]

This is a variation of one of the 1st takedowns I learned. It went: head in the sternum, hands behind the knees.

[@samsibbens8164]

I did learn a lot of posture stuff like that in ninjutsu. I think that's the most useful stuff I learned from that martial art.

[@harrisfrankou2368]

I was hoping for this... You used it in the spar fight. It looks very affective. Great breakdowns.

[@elijasuiters9932]

I was introduced to this as the "crunch"

[@MZITinfo]

Always had trouble with this takedown against taller guys - I'll try out the adjustments you mention :)

[@snakeace0]

I am just really glad that your channel blew up ! i remember when you taught about the basics of a jab , using your whole bodyweight as you step forward, back then you had maybe 8-10 k subs ? The production value has increased but tha value of the knowledge presented remains the same. Great dedication , kudos!

[@harliiquinnstarlight]

Hey there Ramsey good to see you again.

[@vibhushukla8900]

Hey thanks a lot coach

[@vfranceschini]

I love greco-roman wrestling! Thanks for the content, keep it up! Cheers

[@edi9892]

Interesting one. I've never seen it before, despite being that simple. The closest thing I've seen was someone hugging another person (belly to belly), lifting him up, and quickly sliding his arms down from the lower back to the hips in order to throw him. I think that's also Greco-Roman wrestling. The best understanding of broken body structure for throws I've seen was in Systema, Silat, and Shastarvidya. (LOL, all start with S)

[@MrHFam-st4ni]

Thanks for showing me those grips. Really helped me

[@ryans724]

The new gym back round really grown on me I love it

[@jamesmccrindle8633]

Excellent description,I used to use it if grapped in a tight plum in muay thai 👍🏻

[@landonalger6633]

This is also just the logic for a driving tackle in American Football. I’m really regretting that I didn’t try this in any of my High School Wrestling matches before the season ended...

[@andrzejsielaszuk5502]

Nice video Very great explanation And i love mortal combat crossover idea keep them comming

[@THX-vb8yz]

Nice work Ramsey.....

[@calvinmurry1096]

When you talk about self defense for women you should include this. I am a 5 8 feet. And back then about 160 lbs. I learned physics fast trying to grapple with huge guys. Don't have to be strong or big if you know physics. I like this demonstration. Great technique.

[@donovankennedy1113]

I figured this video would be coming after seeing the lizard double underhook post.

[@WilliamTheViking]

My grappling coach always told med that if you are good at pummeling and know a couple of takedowns like these you will be able to take down a lot of people.

[@Mishalex]

Excellent breakdown and demonstration. Thank you!

[@mjolnir9855]

I love that card fold. I also love when they hip out to defend, it makes a great set up for Osoto Gari or Harai Goshi

[@RamseyDewey]

Yeah man, when you have an underhook and your footwork is on point, the harai goshi is right there.

[@เด็กพเนจร-ฝ4ษ]

Ramsey can you make a video about Chin Na wrist and finger locks? Loved this one btw

[@BIGTTSNORLAX]

Great video! These tutorials are awesome. Makes me feel like can get out there and train some basic techniques!

[@mudjashorts1766]

Nothink to comment, just thanks for the video. I will be practicing this tomorrow in the gym

[@robbybee70]

that's the first one I ever learned to but I was taught to do it slightly differently I'm not sure if that particular nuance makes it a different takedown or not, I even like the WWE rashguard!

[@durtydeedsREI]

I have that same WWF shirt, nice bro!

[@tjl4688]

Yep, this is also the second takedown taught in Gracie Combatives, first being the leg hook takedown. Super basic stuff everyone should know.

[@saitohhajime83]

Ever thought of making instractional video series.There could be some good dough!

[@nodisalsi]

Sporting the most famous WWF brand ever! Love it.

[@Gloin79]

I learned this one in a workshop glima lot's a fun

[@abcefg5494]

This channel is amazing.....

[@MoogleSan]

5:30 My man on the left just trying to take a nap and all these people around him making noise. Poor guy

[@Italiangentleman2394]

Great take down !

[@feminico2613]

The thumbnail looks like you are edited into a game cutscene lol

[@krispyesketit7275]

Ramsey I'm a boxer the one that's gonna fight in the wbc I don't know if your remember me from last comment could you upload a video on how to increase punching speed please?

[@francoisdreesen9684]

Top contents & nice t shirt 😄

[@makaiev]

Body lever is really more intuitive than I thought it was... Could there be more Greco-Roman moves please?

[@rumeshmoravaka3422]

Hey coach as always thankyou for the lesson, l loved those 3 techniques. Thankyou very much! By the way was that Jordan in the left corner of the ring lying down, waiting for a knife attack.🤯🤣

[@RamseyDewey]

No, that’s Hefu.-

[@rumeshmoravaka3422]

@@RamseyDewey i would love to see an ending of jordan sneak attack, that would be so awesome🤣

[@RamseyDewey]

Me too, but Jourdan moved to Germany last year.

[@rumeshmoravaka3422]

@@RamseyDewey we will miss him😭

[@GraveRave]

Great vid Ramsey, but what's with the guy @ 5:30? Thought it was a training dummy.

[@gbormann71]

That pushing in that pushing in the back/pulling on the head move near the beginning of the video, isn't that more about providing a fulcrum near the centre of mass to rotate around by pulling the head (or shoulder but then he might rotate out of it by rotating along his vertical axis as well)? So, rather than putting much power in moving the opponent, you want to keep a strong frame? I'm no wrestler but I like how wrestling is such a nice application of mechanics 🙂

[@heretyk_1337]

What is more- it is natural way of taking people down. It is so natural in fact, that i started doing this, without even being shown this technique- sort of just started to work itself out, when in clinch. Like my body knew without me even thinking about it. The twisting the head was another, that i just sort of worked myself out- there were things, that i had to polish, of course, like frst thing i did was press the guys head to my chest and twisting his head with my forearms, when he was in front of me, but i could adjust during session and take people down on first tries- part of it, i admit comes from the fact, i am heavier, than most, and can muscle through some, but i already was going in right direction I always have been huge fan of things, that sort of come to people naturally- part of it comes from the fact, that those kind of habits only needs to be "cleaned out"(from unecessary movements for example), rather than overwritten, and partially, because i know i will not hurt myself doing it, if it feels "right"(i move in a way, that makes my body feel comfortable)

[@harliiquinnstarlight]

I'm sorry it's driving me crazy you got to help him with that belt. 😆. Not to be a poopy head I'm just it's driving me mental.

[@RamseyDewey]

He hastily re-tied his belt right after class. I told him to keep it like for the video that so we would get 1000 extra comments about the lopsided belt to boost this video’s visibility on KZbin.

[@harliiquinnstarlight]

@@RamseyDewey haaahaha. Awesome. 🤣🤣🤣. I'm absolutely certain that will work. ☺️🥋

[@PrydeFoltz]

@@RamseyDewey fashion counts

[@AeolethNionian]

Looks kind of like my favorite judo throw tani otoshi.

[@PerMagOls]

Does a similar takedown exist in judo, but without tani otoshi's leg trip?

[@AeolethNionian]

@@PerMagOls Not that I'm aware of. But I''e only trained for a year.

[@patrickbateman7369]

Good ole Wrestling Bear hug

[@salehsankar9012]

I think yesterday in the ufc heavy weight match Espino tried to do this technique on Hughes if I was remembering right 🤔🤔🤔

[@sunlad34]

I tore my ACL with this body lock. His crouch hit my leg on the way down , and hyper extended it. Think I’m to traumatized to try this again but good video!

[@thespacecowboy2343]

Hey Ramsey Dewey I I'm thinking about starting mma but I'm bow legged. Do you know if that would effect my ability to do high kicks

[@DeathToDrugUsers21]

Coach! I've been bodybuilding for 3 years. 0 combat experience. Went from 130lb 20 percent bf to 183 @ ~17-18 percent bf. 225/315/405 for a couple reps (bench x6). Im 5' 7" and 30. Just joined an mma gym that offers boxing, bjj, muy Thai. How would you recommend I start my combat sport training?? Boxing first or...? Anyone else with experience can answer. I would appreciate it tremendously. I feel like I'm 130lb in my first day at the gym again lol

[@RamseyDewey]

That depends entirely on what you want to learn. My personal advice: do everything.

[@DeathToDrugUsers21]

@Ethan Lyons so boxing and bjj or muy thai and bjj? What world you do my friend if you had to start over again? How many hours of training would you recommend per week? Which drills? Equipment purchases? I'm sorry i feel like I'm that super noob skinny fat guy entering the gym for the first time again lol

[@DeathToDrugUsers21]

@Ethan Lyons i have confidence, just this is a totally new world for me lol. I look in shape but since I've never done cardio because i hate it, that first boxing class destroyed me hahaha. Thanks for the replies guys. I truly appreciate it

[@aitherondarksbain723]

With my limited experience I would suggest, that you start with boxing and bjj, having tried both muy thai (6 years) and boxing (1/2 year) i believe you get a slightly better understanding of positioning your self with boxing, and later you can transition toy muy thai and still keep most of the training from boxing as it is still applicable. Dont thing muy thai is just boxing with kicks and elbows, its not, but a lot of the boxing training is applicable for muy thai while the reverse isnt quite true

[@harliiquinnstarlight]

I think the body will take down was the first takedown I learned although I'll be honest my favorite takedown is the leg hook takedown

[@harliiquinnstarlight]

I often fail with my typos. Body fold*** body fold take down. LOL

[@blessed1781]

Fantastic

[@ebooksguyguy7149]

Hello Ramsey. I'm looking to start training in wrestling, and am wondering if there are any benefits to leading with your left leg instead of your right one in wrestling and judo? I started martial arts with Thai Kickboxing, where I had an orthodox stance; I noticed that when I do Jiu Jitsu I always lead with my left leg. But I noticed that in wrestling and judo most athletes are right leg leads, is there an advantage? Why would the matchup play out between a left vs right leg lead? Love your channel by the way, keep making your amazing content

[@CryptoC4T]

Wow, its so easy and from a common position I will teach it to my wife. Also in terms of self-defence it doesnt look like "martial arts" so gets you in less trouble if you injure an assailant.

[@kghkfyxk]

Dominick Cruz Vs Joseph Benavidez in WEC had Cruz doing this

[@aaahhhokok1132]

I didn't know you trained with Shang Tsung , he has very cool hair .

[@stephenhawking4625]

The first take down you should know is some form of shot, single or double. If you actually intend on taking someone down those will be available way more often and will be way more affective.

[@yakkkimitsu5088]

That Guy with the haircut 😍😍😍

[@lastmanstanding5423]

5:33 - the guy in the corner looks like he's giving up on life... lol

[@darylfields]

Hey Ramsey will you ever try judo

[@RamseyDewey]

I have spent many years practicing judo

[@darylfields]

@@RamseyDewey I hope to learn judo and the kosen judo

[@snatchX626]

@@RamseyDewey cool. what belt did you reach?

[@anthonyiodice]

That panda shirt is sick!

[@RamseyDewey]

Thanks! Get your own at nogibjjgear.com use RAMSEY10 for 10% off.

[@poireauetsespnjs5668]

nice technique vidéo, youre gym is intense we can see a dead guy lying on the floor next to a pilar at 5:30 !

[@RamseyDewey]

Not pictured: all the other dead guys on the open mat.

[@quabledistocficklepo3597]

Excellent. I had got to wondering why such a thing as Greco-Roman wrestling still exists (It seemed so limited). Actually, I'm still wondering why it limits itself so much. Anyway, regardless of the merits of this style of wrestling, this demonstration was all that it could have been. The repetition really helps. Others should take note. DO IT RAMSEY'S WAY.

[@kevionrogers2605]

Same reason that Boxing still exists. It's ancient, efficient, and effective.

[@raymeester7883]

Perfect!

[@MrTheWaterbear]

5:30 and 8:01 made me laugh so hard. Amazing video, and surprisingly funny

[@PicaPauDiablo1]

Ramsey you're both an expert, and well intentioned, that grip around the chin , if lower belts tried that it seems like it's super dangerous in that a neck can be snapped. Do you have lower belts ever practice this?

[@RamseyDewey]

No, you won’t break anyone’s neck doing that. If you want to learn neck breaking techniques, I have a number of videos on that topic. I don’t train belts. I train human beings. And as far as that Muay Thai foot sweep from a side headlock goes, no one wears a belt in Muay Thai.

[@PicaPauDiablo1]

@@RamseyDewey I know you don't train belts just meant beginners. I was just asking if in general that's a technique that can be trained for newer and less experienced people like myself. Now your claim about using a real neck break, I've seen hundreds of comments insisting that your techniques will not work On the Streets (tm) and you eye gouge right before the neck snap On the Streets so I'm now confused

[@PicaPauDiablo1]

@@RamseyDewey Just to be clear, I wasn't criticizing in any way Ramsey, I was actually really interested in it. I've only been training BJJ about a year and was really interested in it and was asking in the sense of wouldn't want to hurt anyone and if it's something instructors don't want lower belts working on even supervised on Open Mats b/c it's too easy to hurt someone). I realize the comment came off totally different than I intended. I should have said "Is this ok to train for clumsy newcomers as long as it's supervised by an expert or is it one of those "you're going to really hurt someone by accident" unless y ou've been training for a while.

[@obliqueapplications8881]

If you watch the No gi BJJ promotion he does at the end at 0.25 playback speed, you are in for a TREAT.

[@catoinhell]

This is also usually taught in muay thai as a take down, people say it's the easiest but apparently I'm an idiot because a was never able to pull it off

[@g1ld]

Funny to see one end of the white belt touching the floor, if your take down fails you have a chance he may trip by himself. Anything that works counts :-)

[@stevensonchambers5577]

Hey Ramsey are those really your original tracks on your videos?

[@RamseyDewey]

Yep.

[@stevensonchambers5577]

@@RamseyDewey your tracks are dope head nodders for realz. I dig em

[@DaekTwentri]

I see Ryuzo has decided to take up BJJ in order to fight Jin

[@anuspajamas6105]

Don't forget to wash your hands afterwards! Hygiene is important

[@RamseyDewey]

Dude, shower your whole body and use soap after training!

[@necasperaterrent2097]

Who killed the guy laying against the column at 5:30?

[@RamseyDewey]

Not pictured: the other 20 dead guys on the rest of the open mat after BJJ class.

[@necasperaterrent2097]

Ramsey Dewey I’m glad I only watch you on KZbin then because that’s some extreme training lol