Wrestling for MMA: Takedowns & Control

Here's how to finish a single leg takedown by taking your opponent to the "tree top." By lifting the leg high, you destroy their balance and make the finish easy.

Your opponent sprawled on your double leg? No problem. I show you how to keep the grip, use a knee walk to recover your posture, and circle to finish the takedown.

From a body lock, it's all about getting your hips lower than your opponent's. Here, I demonstrate how to lift, turn, and secure a takedown into a dominant technical mount position.

The arm drag is a powerful tool to get past your opponent's defenses and take their back. We drill how to transition from a 50-50 clinch to a body lock and finish with a strong takedown.

The collar tie is a fundamental position for control. I teach you how to establish a dominant grip, use your opponent's pressure against them, and set up a snap down.

This is a detailed breakdown of a snap down from a collar tie. I show you how to control the head, bring the opponent down, and immediately transition to a dominant ground position with a chin strap.

A simple but effective takedown drill. We practice the fundamentals of level changing and driving through an opponent to get them to the mat.

Sometimes the opponent defends the takedown well. Here, I show how to use your leg to trip their thigh, breaking their base and completing the takedown.

This is a continuous arm drag drill. It builds muscle memory and teaches you how to flow and react to your opponent's pressure, constantly seeking a dominant angle.