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Takedown · Wrestling · Intermediate
Duck under
A takedown (wrestling) you hit from Standing and Clinch (collar tie), landing you in Back control. Intermediate level.
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How to do it
Start from
Lands you in
- Pummel to inside control
- Lift their elbow
- Duck your head under their arm
- Step behind and take the back
How it connects
- Starts from
- StandingClinch (collar tie)
- Also from Standing
- Guillotine escape
Get it right
Key details
- Lift the elbow high
- Move your feet, not just your head
Common mistake
Ducking without lifting the elbow.
If they defend it
They turn with you: switch to a single leg.
Safety and research
Read about itGrapplearts articlesBJJ Heroes
Practice
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