The body lock is a powerful upper body wrestling hold that allows you to control your opponent and transition to takedowns. Depending upon how your opponent defends the body lock, there are a wide range of ways to finish a takedown once the body lock is secured. In this video, US Olympic wrestler Heath Sims teaches a headlock from the body lock.
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ONE Superstar and BJJ World Champion Alex Silva from…
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The body lock is a powerful upper body wrestling…
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The body lock is a powerful upper body wrestling…
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Takedowns play a critical role in MMA. If your…
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Wrestling is one of the primary disciplines in MMA.…
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In order to be successful in modern day MMA,…
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Wrestling is one of the primary disciplines in MMA.…
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Wrestling is one of the primary disciplines in MMA.…
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Wrestling is one of the primary disciplines in MMA.…
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Wrestling is one of the primary disciplines in MMA.…
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In this video, UFC Superstar Tyron Woodley demonstrates details…
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In this video, ONE FC World Champion and US…
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Takedowns are one of the most critical skill sets…
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In this video, Bellator World Champion, US Olympic Wrestler,…
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The single leg takedown is one of the fundamental…
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The single leg takedown is one of the fundamental…
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The single leg takedown is one of the fundamental…
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The ability to escape from the bottom position is…
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The pinch headlock is an excellent upper body takedown.…
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The headlock is an excellent upper body takedown. As…
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The pinch headlock is an excellent upper body takedown.…
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In this video, ONE FC World Champion Shinya Aoki…
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The arm spin is an excellent upper body takedown.…
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The arm spin is an excellent upper body takedown.…
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The arm spin is an excellent upper body takedown.…
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The headlock is an excellent upper body takedown. As…
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The bodylock position will help secure your opponent and…
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The outside single leg takedown is one of the…
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When attempting a single leg takedown we commonly end…
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The double leg is a high percentage takedown. Learning…
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The double underhook position is a strong offensive attack…
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The double underhook position is a strong offensive attack…
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The double underhook position is a strong offensive attack…
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The double underhook position is a strong offensive attack…
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The pinch headlock is an excellent upper body takedown.…
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While good offensive takedowns are the key to scoring…
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While good offensive takedowns are the key to scoring…
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