Takedown · Wrestling · Fundamental

Snap down

A takedown (wrestling) you hit from Standing, landing you in Front headlock. Fundamental level.

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How to Snap Down from the Collar Tie

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How to do it

Start from

Standing

Lands you in

Front headlock →
  1. Collar tie behind their head
  2. Push them back so they push forward
  3. Pull their head down with their own push
  4. Sprawl and take the front headlock

How it connects

Starts from
Standing
Similar takedowns
Double legSingle legAnkle pickStanding arm dragBody lock takedownCollar drag
Also from Standing
Guillotine escape
In courses
Foundations VI: Standing, front headlock & back

Get it right

Key details
  • Use their reaction
  • Keep your hips back
Common mistake

Pulling without their push.

If they defend it

They stand: go to the arm drag.

Safety and research

Read about itGrapplearts articlesBJJ Heroes

Practice

Quick checkSnap down quick check4 questions
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