This week on GB Technique we are looking at techniques and principles for takedowns as taught by Gracie Barra black belt Prof. Carlos Liberi.

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You may have an awesome guard and a strong passing game but if you don’t have a way to get the match to the ground, you have a problem.

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As serious jiu-jitsu students we should strive to have a complete game and a key part of the that is takedowns. Once you learn a handful of takedowns that you are confident with, you are a much better rounded jiu-jitsu athlete.

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In addition, learning judo and wrestling is really interesting and has a carry over on the ground to your sweep and passing games.

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Let’s check out several different types of takedown techniques with one of Gracie Barra’s top instructors Prof. Carlos Liberi

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1) The Harai-Goshi

Similar to a hip throw with leg assist to elevate the opponent.

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2) The Shoulder Throw

This is the first throw that you learn in judo and there is a good reason for that – it is effective for white belts all the way to the top levels of international competition.

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3) Foot Sweep / Variation Sasae Tsurikomi Ashi

Foot sweeps are effective whether it is self defense, gi or no-gi training.

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4) Yoko Wakare

A sacrifice throw is a category of technique where you drop your own bodyweight to the ground in order to take your opponent down to the mat.

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5) Ippon Seoinage to Double Leg

Action / Reaction is the key to this (and many takedown combinations) double leg finish.

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What is your favorite ?

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Credits: Mark Mullen

Gracie Barra Black belt based in Asia