Takedown · Wrestling · Intermediate

Collar drag

A takedown (wrestling) you hit from Standing and Seated open guard, landing you in Back control. Intermediate level.

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How to Do the Lapel Drag Takedown

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How to do it

  1. Grab behind their head
  2. Pull them forward and to the side
  3. Step behind them
  4. Take the back

How it connects

Also from Standing
Guillotine escape

Get it right

Key details
  • Use their push
  • Move your feet
Common mistake

Pulling without moving your feet.

If they defend it

They pull back: snap down.

Safety and research

Practice

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