Takedown · Wrestling · Intermediate

Russian tie to single leg

A takedown (wrestling) you hit from Standing and Clinch (collar tie), landing you in Side control (Yoko Shiho Gatame). Intermediate level.

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FitchSMASH MMA Wrestling: 2 on 1 (Russian Tie) to Single Leg Attack

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How to do it

  1. Take a two-on-one on one arm: one hand at the wrist, one high on the triceps, your chest against their shoulder
  2. Pull the arm down and across so their weight shifts onto the near leg
  3. Let go of the tie as you drop and shoot to that leg, head on the inside
  4. Finish the single leg by lifting or running the pipe and settle on top

How it connects

Starts from
StandingClinch (collar tie)
Similar takedowns
Double legSingle legAnkle pickSnap downStanding arm dragBody lock takedown
Also from Standing
Guillotine escape
In courses
Foundations VI: Standing, front headlock & back

Get it right

Key details
  • Chest on their shoulder; pull the arm down, not out
  • Shoot the instant their weight lands on the leg
Common mistake

Holding the tie standing upright with no pressure, so they pull out.

If they defend it

They pull the arm free: snap them down or go behind.

Safety and research

Read about itGrapplearts articlesBJJ Heroes

Practice

Quick checkRussian tie to single leg quick check4 questions
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