How Do You Do A High Single Leg Takedown In Mixed Martial Arts?
The high single-leg takedown is a basic move in mixed martial arts. It involves grabbing an opponent high on one of his legs, then driving him down to the ground. It is not as effective as a double-leg takedown, but can still work if your opponent is not allowing you to get to both of his legs. The mixed martial artist can also transition to the high single-leg takedown from a double-leg takedown attempt if the opponent manages to get one of his legs free. Get close to your opponent. If you can’t reach out and touch him, you are too far away. You may have to trick your opponent into letting you get that close. Feint going high, then shoot down low. Lunge forward and grab your opponent’s closest leg behind the knee. Do this with the arm that is between your opponent’s legs. If you do it with the outside arm, you will be vulnerable to a shoulder bar takedown. Wrap both your hands behind her knee. Do not lace your fingers. Instead, place your hands palm-to-palm and perpendicular. Grab eac
