5 Single Leg Takedown Counters

BJJ Champion Fabio Da Mata from the EVOLVE Fight Team demonstrates 5 Single Leg Takedown Counters in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu!

3 Ways To Defend Against Strikes With A Takedown

ONE Superstar and BJJ World Champion Alex Silva from the EVOLVE Fight Team demonstrates 3 ways to defend against strikes with a takedown.

5 Takedown Counters

BJJ Champion Valdir Rodrigues from the EVOLVE Fight Team demonstrates 5 ways to defend and counter a takedown.

Single Leg Counter Variation

Wrestling is one of the primary disciplines in MMA.  In order to succeed, you must be able to not only initiate takedowns, but also defend against your opponent’s takedown attempts.  In this video, BJJ World Champion Leandro Ataides teaches defense against the single leg takedown.

Side Control Escape From Double Leg

Wrestling is one of the primary disciplines in MMA.  In order to succeed, you must be able to not only initiate takedowns, but also defend against your opponent’s takedown attempts.  In this video, BJJ World Champion Leandro Ataides teaches a defensive escape against the double leg takedown.

Single Leg Defense Variation

Takedowns and takedown defense are critical skill sets in submission grappling. By controlling takedowns, you are able to determine whether you will attack from the top or bottom position.  In this video, BJJ World Champion Herbert Burns teaches a highly effective defense against the single leg takedown.