White Belt Takedown

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I got a question on my blog recently asking about a solid takedown for a white belt with no prior wrestling or judo experience. In the video I share an effective takedown that I show to many of my new students. I've seen this technique work numerous times for my students and even myself in competition. It's simple, effective and even if you haven't wrestled a ton, is pretty easy to implement into the game.
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[@michaelm8138]

As a former wrestler I'm jealous of your being able to grab the gi to help in takedowns. One thing that might help physically weaker people is to push into your opponent and when they push back redirect their force to snap them down.

[@izmirurla35]

Yes

[@izmirurla35]

Yes, 70 odd kg People can do it to others up to 100 or more

[@izmirurla35]

Need to be very nimble and sharp though

[@michaelm8138]

I weighed 210 and wrestled in the 215 and 275lbs weight class, i was more nimble than most heavyweights but average or maybe slightly below in the 215 class. High levels of nimbleness and agility aren't required, anticipation and muscle memory matter more.

[@izmirurla35]

@@michaelm8138 that as well, tbh, "sharp" covers that all, been slacking on that recently myself tbh as we havent wrestled amongst friends in a while, got injured last 3 times as we Just went straight in 😅😅😭

[@craig-yr2ve]

As a white belt with useless takedown skills and a bad knee (partial tears pcl acl) i was limited to pulling guard. Took this is to my next training and it worked every time (against my fellow white belts) which was awesome. Boom! Straight into side control. Thankyou chewy!

[@AstralS7orm]

One thing to be careful about it, you will have to adapt the entry to no-gi, there are other ways to set it up, like from overhook or neck hold. Pure shoulder "hold" is slippy. Other than that it is pretty standard push-pull and obviously good, a wrestler or high level practicioner will stop it though.

[@Bubble23428]

Instead of bjj u should also learn silat it has some good ground techniques that u can use on the ground

[@Bubble23428]

So bjj+silat is the best for the streets bjj for takedowns and silat for destroying ur opponent

[@Bubble23428]

But silat is for both ground and standing

[@anotherguy5038]

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[@RickWolffTV]

you're an extremely good, clear teacher - ty

[@Chewjitsu]

Thanks brother, appreciate it!

[@inaradias3876]

he looks so diferent whitout the beard.

[@kalgamingmontages4713]

He looks more fresh

[@toadamine]

He looks a lot better/smarter/youthful without the beard!

[@Gabagoul83]

He looks 12 without it

[@icecold4085]

@@toadamine I disagree

[@toadamine]

@@icecold4085 just my opinion... I think the beard is awesome too... Really just depends on the look you're going for... I didn't mean it as an insult, I just meant he is a good looking dude when cleaned up too... Lots of ugly dudes just grow beards to cover up their mug... He isn't doing this... 😉👍

[@thejollyroger9281]

7 years later from this video being posted... young chewie took me by surprise with less beard 😂 still looking good and kicking ass

[@Harry-um3tt]

I tried this in a Comp last weekend. The takedown worked, it was surprisingly easy to put on and take control. I didn't win the fight though as the guy got me in a good arm triangle. But that didn't matter, because after this I feel so much more confident with takedowns. Thanks Chewy! Brrrrrrrgh

[@arikcherno4896]

Tried it while sparring worked like 5 times in a row ! Thanks

[@WiseOldJames]

Tried this while rolling last week and loved it. I ended up doing more like a single leg TD than a knee pick but it was still awesome. I wanna open with this instead of trying to pull guard like every other white belt.

[@Amrani97]

This works like crazy. Your channel is filled with gems, new videos and old videos alike. Thanks Chewy.

[@Chewjitsu]

Awesome! Glad it worked for you.

[@jimewelsh]

I so very often find myself in positions I have no idea how to attack or defend... Then I see something like this and it's so easy and simple. Jiu jitsu really is a superpower!! I am going on month three and loving it. Thanks chewy for helping out us old ass new guys.

[@af4396]

Yah, it's funny. BJJ is like riding a bike. It doesn't make sense to the layman that it works, but when you get the technique right you have so much control.

[@livedoinganything]

I'm so glad Adam approves, I was ready to discard the whole thing

[@wiser.kinder.calmer.6530]

Awesome takedown. Tried this at training and it worked great!

[@jesseeden5751]

Dude watched this 5 minutes before class and nailed it.

[@wanimedirtx3583]

Thank you! I’m a white belt and bjj is my first ever martial art like the only sport I’ve ever done beforehand was football most the others had wrestling backgrounds so I needed this ^^

[@claytonlachance4920]

Here’s my best tip for those of you looking to learn take down and what I did. Just get in touch with some wrestlers from your local high school or maybe even guys who you know wrestled in high school and have them teach you a little bit. I walked into my high schools wrestling practice one day and talked to the coach and he happily let me train with them. Literally took my game to a new level. Now granted I was in high school and I’m sure a lot of you aren’t so you can’t do that. But if the options available I would take it.

[@FJ0EL]

Thank you man! I'm clueless when it comes to takedowns

[@TXAbear]

I watched this probably 10 times over the past week. I’m one month in and got my first takedown tonight! Didn’t know how to finish it afterwards… but I survived the next 3 minutes after without tapping lol. Thanks for the info!

[@alexemerald5046]

I really just need any takedown because my freinds don't know jiu jitsu or any other martial art so I've alreday broken 3 arms with the armbar, Good luck!

[@jackgaebler1170]

@@alexemerald5046yo what?

[@cac90277]

Really enjoy your content and how quick you get new stuff up. Keeps me coming back for more. Can I ask the sound track. Fun funky groove.

[@Triptoons]

Love this channel! Thanks for the knowledge , OSS!

[@Chewjitsu]

Hey, thanks for the comment and kind words!

[@seanherlihy7309]

You help me with understanding my wrestling takedowns too thanks !

[@bjjrookat4255]

Came here looking for a takedown I could do that was actually on par with my skill level. (White belt, 2.5 months of training). I can’t wait to try this tomorrow night.

[@mercedeswilliams7823]

I'm excited to try this I think it'll work really well for me. Thanks for the video!

[@alexmanganas4900]

Tried this, took down a blue belt as a first-stripe white. Thanks Chewy!

[@joshua_wherley]

This is a big help. The only takedown that I have felt comfortable with is single leg, so I'm going to try this next time I'm in the gym. Thank you.

[@sizzlemcbracki8540]

Chew your the man for these vids its much appreciated

[@millsakov]

Tried this a couple of times sparring last week, found myself opting with and without the knee pick, awesome takedown :)

[@musicmeanslife65]

Pulled this off for the first time today. It's really effective, thanks!

[@larrypowell2379]

Excellent thanks for info implementing into training.

[@SummerOf1987]

Finally a takedown with NO QUESTIONMARK in my headdd

[@itsafilipinothing136]

Great demonstration!

[@HabitPlanet]

I love all your vids, nice job! i would love to take classes with u

[@christ.7594]

Watching this in 2023, I can't help but smile ... you're soooo young there, Chewy!

[@TyHatfield]

No problem good thoughts A lot of times I actually put into this to maybe help them on that level change later on make sure they're doing that drop step thanks bud

[@yamenyamen2781]

I love this canal

[@benpurcell591]

Great, nice simple takedown and pass 👍

[@mantis_monk]

I can't wait to try this...

[@hooralmansoori5870]

When I will do my next fight I will 100% use this takedown 👌❤️😀

[@alen7648]

Tried it today in my bjj class, worked fine !

[@sugewebb6391]

love dis dude.. thanks for helping with my journey, please keep posting. We always start from knees.. Why? Well not after I finish drilling this to death. #WhiteBeltIssues

[@genealvarez6331]

This take down worked great for me. I was struggling with take downs. After watching this video i tore it up at my dojo. Thanks

[@estefialban2261]

your very good at takedowns and I understand how you do it.

[@adrianaperezz3351]

Thanks Man I use this all the time now 😁

[@creativegravedigger7289]

I tried this at training sparring, and it was very effective.

[@jiyoungpark3789]

wonderful! thank you!

[@chazceena7594]

Going to use this takedown at a tournament this weekend

[@brucewillis6727]

thank you..I'm using that!

[@chaos_omega]

Would a collar grip or pushing the chin work for this in a no-gi scenario?

[@ethansgonefishing]

Rlly helped thx man I just got into bjj and only knew limited knowledge. 👍

[@DouglasTimes]

Almost in the same situation as the person who submitted the question. I am looking forward to trying this in training tonight

[@fr34kthc]

I love this Manto Gi !

[@ibrahimsealy3948]

Hey could you or someone explain how to do it no gi? I am pretty sure I have it, I just want to confirm. I will ask my coach later but I'd like other people's take and opinion as well. Thank you. Regards. Ibrahim

[@7005andre]

Thanks man!

[@jooyoungleephd]

awesome stuff

[@cornfedninja]

Thanks chewie

[@fatsock1]

This video is 6 years old and is still wicked! It's crazy that you can make a video, I can watch your video, not practice at all and hit it time and time again in live rolls!

[@rl3722]

This is awesome

[@basslinger]

Awesome, thanks gents!

[@kivosanli5273]

this is gold, i love it!

[@Chewjitsu]

Glad you like the technique!

[@SpideyGirlBella]

Hey Chew sir how's it going? My name is Don-Trell Brown I've just competed in my 1st ever Bjj Tournament (Tap Cancer Out) in Connecticut Saturday 3/31/2018 just after 2weeks of training and 3 days of watching your videos mainly this one in which I watched maybe 18 times I did this move in 2 of my 3 matches I had and it worked Chew-Tastic. lol I started Bjj 2 weeks ago because of my daughter who is 6 (SpideyGirl A.k.a Bella) who has been training for 3 plus months who said she wanted me to compete in the tournament to see how I'll do so I did and I won all 3 of my matches and took the Gold in my Bracket. I competed in the (Super Heavyweight division) But yea enough of my Life story (blah blah blah) I just wanted to say thank you sir for the tips. P.S keep the Chip tooth

[@vipe650r]

SpideyGirl/Bella!! Rock on, man. Way to take connect your little girl, and way to get out of your comfort zone. Well done, on all fronts, man.

[@jordan5265]

Great video

[@bumbastik9261]

More takedowns please 🤙🇵🇭

[@liammick08]

Also man, im gonna be trying jiu jitsu next semester, and I just wanna know is there any way to train beforehand, cos I live in a flat, so hardly any space.

[@tolkienblack6602]

Ahhh baby Chew!!

[@concernstudent4884]

Love these old videos ...LOL

[@stephaneprevost_1967]

Very nice tx.

[@huskylord123]

Thank you

[@KrisWaring1991]

Just had my first competition and struggled with my single leg takedown kept getting guulitoned! Going to give this a try over the next few weeks preparing for my second comp at the end of the month! Do you have anything for no gi regarding takedowns? As always love the content thanks man!

[@af4396]

I think this can be easily adapted to No-Gi by hooking the neck instead of grabbing collar, and locking your hand around their elbow, then down to wrist instead of grabbing the Gi sleeve. From there, should be the same movements.

[@MrJonathanhidalgo365]

This has been a tough take down for me to nail. Been working on it for months at this point

[@pauld4355]

i couldnt get any takedowns rolling with more experienced white belts but this works every time

[@Idapidaros]

Nice takedown :) the intro was pretty awesome too, haha!

[@Chewjitsu]

Ida Pida Haha, yeah, we're a couple of goofs.

[@aj-ce3pj]

Hey chewy will you be at the ego on the 17th? I saw you last time I was there and I’d actually like to introduce myself this time.

[@ddasher1113]

leaving a comment cause i know it helps you out, cause you helped me out. cheers!

[@heathyb0134]

thank you I'm gonna try hit this in rolling :)

[@reiniervanramshorst1031]

I like it thanks

[@heightcopecentre]

How can we make this work for no gi? Maybe replace the collar grip with collar tie.

[@thanhton6635]

As a new guy, I never have to take anyone down since my rolling partners always lay down at the start of the round

[@f0cus2021SOT]

Is it problematic if I execute it but with my left leg on front?

[@Nokia09191980]

8 years later....👊

[@lucaaltieri8878]

what is the name of the song at the end? it s so beatiful

[@kevyg973]

chewy it was really nice of you to let your son host this video, I loved it very informative

[@jeffmahks1448]

Nice👍🏽

[@mon0theist_tv]

"he can pull guard" - *Adam shakes his head in disapproval* lol

[@jestfullgremblim8002]

Lel

[@daBJJ-ln8wt]

this blue belt guy did that move to me quick he was hella strong. all I remember was him snapping on my lapel

[@ashimkumardey3737]

Great

[@darrengrounds5103]

hello this helps a lot because I'm entering comp (high school) next year and I'm a pretty obvious target I'm small,got glasses and good at tests so I'm not worried about any bullies anymore

[@kennethlucas7473]

Little Lemon Playz. Wonderful, I am so proud of you. 👍

[@justafighter1346]

IntEnsE GAMING Go to an actually class PLEASE. Also take a striking art like boxing kickboxing or Muay Thai ect.

[@Swoll1231]

IntEnsE GAMING take these dudes’ advice Doing a martial art now is something you’ll want to do as a hobby throughout your entire life for a variety of reasons Start ASAP bro

[@boosoo2857]

Did you get your ass kicked then

[@MaxwellStrengthCond]

Not just for white belts! Good for us older guys too!

[@adrianaperezz3351]

Isn’t it illegal for your head to be outside if your doing a single leg

[@MrTb2arvd]

Im doing this one first thing on tuesday!

[@camswanson7403]

what is this takedown called?

[@healingleafwave6963]

What is that takedown called??

[@ryanrpggamer3902]

I have not wrestled before I’m blue belt in bjj I make 3 points of contact for takedowns I’m always standing I never shoot not strong always gets stopped

[@liammick08]

What's the intro song called?

[@MinhaFamiliaAQBJJ]

What's the name of the rapper at the end of the vid?? Anyone know?

[@KaninTuzi]

What's the song at the end?

[@sp6990]

Great vid. Thank you!!

[@Chewjitsu]

You're welcome! Thanks for the comment.

[@greenflare3125]

oh wow, what is that music?

[@tonynomikos3702]

What of he doesnt have a shirt on? Then how would you perform this technique

[@nattysupersoldier3642]

what if my opponent dont have have on a karate gi? how do i grip them ?_?

[@AstralS7orm]

For this takedown, with overhook or neck hold as setup. It's harder, there are different no-gi throws too.

[@deancook867]

whys adam wearing a black belt in 2015? i thought that happened more recently?

[@slavicvolk]

1:21 cross collar knee tap