Double Leg To Single Leg & Dump Finish
Takedowns are one of the most critical skill sets for MMA. By controlling the takedowns a fighter can effectively determine where the fight takes place. In this video, US Olympian and Head Coach of the Evolve Fight Team, Heath Sims, teaches an excellent takedown for MMA.
Outside Single Leg To Front Trip
The outside single leg takedown is one of the most widely used takedowns in wrestling. Taking the single leg high into your armpit will give you added control to help finish the takedown. When the leg is secure high in the armpit many finishes are possible with very little defense…
Arm Drag To Bodylock Takedown
The arm drag is a common move performed from many different positions. A common counter reaction from the opponent is to pull their arm away to avoid the arm drag. You can use the opponent’s counter reaction to set up many takedowns. For this video, 6x National Champion and US…
Top Position Trapped Arm Tilt
The top position is one of the most important positions in wrestling. The ability to control an opponent from the top and keep them on the ground can have a huge impact on the outcome of a competition. In this video, 6 time National Champion and US Olympic wrestler Heath…
Head Outside Single Leg Takedown To Ground And Pound
Takedowns play a critical role in MMA. If your opponent holds the advantage in striking then you will need to utilise takedowns to neutralise his/her strengths. There are also a lot of opportunities to transition from takedowns into submissions and ground and pound. In this video, ONE Championship superstar Jake…
Underhook Position To High Crotch Takedown
The underhook position can be used to control your opponent and set up many takedowns. Properly controlling an underhook will put your opponent on the defensive as well as setup multiple offensive takedown opportunities. For this video, 6x National Champion and US Olympic Wrestler Heath Sims demonstrates how to shoot…
UFC Tyron Woodley Chain Wrestling Finish
In this video, UFC Superstar Tyron Woodley demonstrates details of a wrestling takedown combination.
Arm Drag To Double Leg Takedown
The arm drag is a common move performed from many different positions. The arm drag is done very quickly before your opponent has an opportunity to defend. For this video, 6x National Champion and US Olympic Wrestler Heath Sims demonstrates an arm drag to double leg takedown.
Front Headlock Nearside Cradle
The front headlock position is one of the most important positions in wrestling. The ability to control an opponent with a front headlock and keep them on the ground can have a huge impact on the outcome of a competition. In this video, 6 time National Champion and US Olympic…
Underhook Position To Outside Single Leg Takedown
The underhook position can be used to control your opponent and set up many different takedowns. Properly controlling an underhook will put your opponent on the defensive as well as setup multiple offensive takedown opportunities. For this video, 6x National Champion and US Olympic Wrestler Heath Sims demonstrates how to…
Shinya Aoki: Ogoshi
In this video, ONE FC World Champion Shinya Aoki demonstrates the Ogoshi takedown.
Arm Drag To Inside Step Finish
The arm drag is a common move performed from many different positions. The arm drag is done very quickly before your opponent has an opportunity to defend. For this video, 6x National Champion and US Olympic Wrestler Heath Sims demonstrates an arm drag to inside step finish.
Top Position Inside Leg Cradle
The top position is one of the most important positions in wrestling. The ability to control an opponent from the top and keep them on the ground can have a huge impact on the outcome of a competition. In this video, 6 time National Champion and US Olympic wrestler Heath…
Head Outside Single Leg Takedown To Lift Finish
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, Evolve Fight Team member and NCAA Division 1 wrestler Jake Butler teaches a single leg 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.
Outside Single Leg Counter To Kick Out
The outside single leg takedown is one of the most widely used takedowns in wrestling. Taking the single leg high into your armpit will give you added control to help finish the takedown. When the leg is secure high in the armpit many different finishes are available. For this video,…
Over And Under To Inside Trip
Wrestling is one of the primary disciplines in MMA. A well rounded fighter must be able to wrestle both offensively and defensively. The superior wrestler will hold the advantage of determining where the fight takes place. In this video, ONE Championship World Champion Ben Askren teaches one of his favourite…
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.
Pinch Headlock: Duck Under To Headlock
The pinch headlock is an excellent upper body takedown. As a variation on the regular headlock, the pinch headlock is an excellent addition to your upper body attacks. It can be used with many different setups and finishes to secure a takedown. In this video, 6x National Champion and US…
Pinch Headlock: To Regular Headlock
The pinch headlock is an excellent upper body takedown. As a variation on the regular headlock, the pinch headlock is an excellent addition to your upper body attacks. It can be used with many different setups and finishes to secure a takedown. In this video, 6x National Champion and US…
Outside Single Leg Iranian Finish
When attempting a single leg takedown we commonly end up under our opponent after he sprawls and pushes the head down. The first attempt to finish by circling behind the opponent may be unsuccessful. The opponent’s defense will open up our secondary move of coming underneath and finishing with an…
ONE FC Ben Askren Wrestling Takedown Combination
In this video, Bellator World Champion, US Olympic Wrestler, and ONE FC Superstar Ben Askren demonstrates a wrestling takedown combination.
Single Leg Defense Hip Switch To High Leg Over
While good offensive takedowns are the key to scoring points, developing strong takedown defense is equally important. Good takedown defense can often be transitioned into offensive attacks. In this video, 6x National Champion and US Olympic wrestler Heath Sims demonstrates the hip switch single leg defense.
Double Underhook To Knee Tap Finish
The double underhook position is a strong offensive attack and control position. Getting into the double underhook position requires pummeling and off balancing. Staying in good position with double underhooks will allow you to control your opponent and set up takedown attacks. The knee tap finish is a very high…