TAKE DOWNS

These moves should not be practiced without the supervision from a qualified instructor.


SINGLE LEG TAKE DOWN:
  • This is used when someone grabs you from the front with one hand.
  • Step around the attacker's front leg with both feet, while blocking the arm.
  • Once you have your foot behind the attacker's leg, kick back while pushing his chin with your free hand.
  • It makes the attacker fall backwards.

    ARM WEAVE:
  • This is used when someone is choking you with both hands.
  • Move your arm over one of his and then under the eldow of the other.
  • Use your free hand to help the one under the elbow push off the choke.
  • It knocks the arms off to the side.

    WRIST RELEASE:
  • This is used if someone grabs your arm.
  • Twist your wrist tward the thumb of the attacker.
  • It releases the grip.

    LEG GRAB:
  • This is used when someone puts a head-lock on you from behind.
  • Step wide and reach under your legs to grab the attacker's leg, then pull.
  • It knocks the attacker backwards.

    FLIPPING OVER THE SHOULDER:
  • This is used when someone is strangling you with their arm from behind.
  • Bend your knees and grab the attacker's arm.
  • When you are under the attacker bend over and pull on the arm.
  • It knocks the attacker over your back and onto their back.

    FLIPPING WITH THE LEG:
  • This is used when someone is choking you with both hands.
  • Bring your foot up into the attacker's chest while pulling on the arms with your own, and then sit down.
  • remember to push with your leg.
  • It knocks a person over your front with the leg while laying down on your back.

    KNEE INTO THE BACK OF THE KNEE:
  • This is used when someone puts a head-lock on you while you remain behind them.
  • Place your knee on the back of the attackers and fall forward.
  • It knocks the attacker forward.

    DROP TO BOTH KNEES:
  • This is used to escape from a bear hug.
  • Drop to both knees when you feel the attacker's arms coming around you.
  • It slips you from their arms.



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