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Takedown · Wrestling · Intermediate
Standing arm drag
A takedown (wrestling) you hit from Standing, landing you in Back control. Intermediate level.
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How to do it
Start from
Lands you in
- Grab their wrist with one hand
- Cross-grab their triceps with your other hand
- Pull the arm across your body
- Step behind them and take the back
How it connects
- Starts from
- Standing
- Similar takedowns
- Double legSingle legAnkle pickSnap downBody lock takedownCollar drag
- Also from Standing
- Guillotine escape
Get it right
Key details
- Pull and step at the same moment
- Get your chest to their back
Common mistake
Pulling without stepping.
If they defend it
They turn back: go for the single leg.
Safety and research
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Practice
Quick checkStanding arm drag quick check4 questions
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