Takedown (grappling) 1274616 202556063 2008-04-01T14:59:20Z Nate1481 333315 [[WP:AWB/T|Typo fixing]] , typos fixed: doulbe → double using [[Project:AutoWikiBrowser|AWB]] A '''takedown''' is a [[martial art]]s and [[combat sport]]s term for a technique that involves off-balancing an opponent and bringing him or her to the ground, typically with the combatant performing the takedown landing on top. The process of quickly advancing on an opponent and attempting a takedown is known as '''shooting for a takedown''', or simply '''shooting'''. Takedowns are usually distinguished from [[throw (grappling)|throws]] by the type of motion involved, but sometimes the terms are used interchangeably for certain techniques. Takedowns are featured in all forms of [[wrestling]] and [[grappling#Stand-up grappling|stand-up grappling]]. ==Leg trip==<!-- This section is linked from [[Muay Thai]] --> [[Image:leg trip.jpg|thumb|right|Usage of a leg trip to perform a takedown.]] '''Leg trip''' (depending on type also known as a '''leg sweep''') refers to a technique in which the combatant performing the leg trip uses his or her own leg(s) to off-balance an opponent, hence causing the opponent to fall to the ground. Leg trips are often integrated into more complex takedown techniques, and are also important in many throws. Takedown techniques that are pure leg trips usually involve controlling the body of the opponent, and impeding or destabilizing one or both of the opponents legs. Leg trips are featured in for instance [[Freestyle wrestling]], [[Judo]], [[Sumo]], and [[Shuai Jiao]] while being an illegal technique in [[Greco-Roman wrestling]]<ref>Gabrielson, Bruce. [http://www.blackmagic.com/wrest/reference/fsrulesnew.html#Freestyle Freestyle Wrestling Rules]. ''www.blackmagic.com''. URL last accessed [[March 6]] [[2006]].</ref>. The [[Scissor kick (strike)|scissor kick]] takes down an opponent by wrapping one's legs around the opponent. ==Single leg takedown== [[Image:single leg takedown.jpg|thumb|left|A single leg takedown attempt.]] The '''single leg takedown''' (often shortened to '''single leg''' or '''single''') involves grabbing one of the legs of the opponent, usually with both hands, and using the position to force the opponent to the ground. Typically, the lower part of the leg is pulled in one direction, while the torso or shoulder is used to press the body or upper part of the leg of the opponent in the other direction. There are several varieties of single leg takedowns. Some hold the leg by the ankle and are often known as '''ankle picks''', while other varieties include '''high crotch''', which hold the leg high up in the crotch area. Single leg takedowns can also be executed in combination with a leg trip to the other leg, which additionally destabilizes the opponent. Single leg takedowns can be countered by [[Sprawl (grappling)|sprawling]], and, where allowed, in combination with [[knee strikes]] to the head of the opponent. <ref>Løvstad, Jakob. [http://www.idi.ntnu.no/~jakobsve/MMA%20primer.doc The Mixed Martial Arts Primer]. ''www.idi.ntnu.no''. URL last accessed [[March 6]] [[2006]]. (DOC format)</ref> In [[Judo]] and other [[martial arts]], there are many classifications of different types of single leg takedowns. Variants of the high crotch correspond to ''sukui-nage'' (掬投, "scoop throw"<ref name=ohlenkamp>Ohlenkamp, Neil. [http://judoinfo.com/gokyo.htm The 67 Throws of Kodokan Judo]. ''judoinfo.com''. URL last accessed [[March 6]] [[2006]].</ref>), where the opponent is lifted up from the ground<ref name=kodokan5>Kodokan Judo Institute. [http://www.kodokan.org/e_waza/sukuinage.html 5. Sukui-nage (hand technique)]. ''www.kodokan.org''. URL last accessed [[March 6]] [[2006]].</ref>, while the typical forward pushing single leg takedown is classified as ''morote-gari''<ref name=kodokan7>Kodokan Judo Institute. [http://www.kodokan.org/e_waza/morotegari.html 7. Morote-gari (hand technique)]. ''www.kodokan.org''. URL last accessed [[March 6]] [[2006]].</ref> (双手刈, "both hands scoop"<ref name=ohlenkamp/>) (similarly to certain double leg takedowns). Some techniqes are more specific, for instance ''kibisu-gaeshi'' (踵返, "heel trip reversal"<ref name=ohlenkamp/>), which is an ankle pick where the heel is grabbed, scooped up and the opponent is pushed and thrown immediately. In ''kuchiki-taoshi'' (朽木落, "one hand drop"<ref name=imafusa>International Martial Arts Federation USA. [http://www.imafusa.com/vermont/judooutline.html An Outline of Kodokan Judo]. ''www.imafusa.com''. URL last accessed [[March 6]] [[2006]].</ref>), the opponent's [[leg]] is grabbed, pulled up, and used to push the opponent down to the ground in a split second<ref name=kodokan13>Kodokan Judo Institute. [http://www.kodokan.org/e_waza/kibisugaeshi.html 13. Kibisu-gaeshi (hand technique)], further reading: [http://www.kodokan.org/e_waza/kuchikitaoshi.html 12. Kuchiki-taoshi (hand technique)]. ''www.kodokan.org''. URL last accessed [[March 6]] [[2006]].</ref>. [[Image:double leg takedown leg trip.jpg|thumb|right|Double leg takedown.]] ==Double leg takedown== The '''double leg takedown''' (colloquially simply known as a '''double leg''' or even '''double''') involves grabbing the opponent with both arms around the opponent's legs while keeping the chest close to the opponent, and using this position to force the opponent to the ground. There are several varieties of forcing the opponent to the ground, such as lifting and slamming, or pushing forward with the shoulder while pulling the opponent's legs. The double leg takedown can be countered similarly to a single leg takedown, by [[sprawl (grappling)|sprawling]], moving away, and/or [[strike (attack)|striking]]. The [[Guillotine choke]] is also a good counter to a poorly performed double leg takedown. <ref>Green, Andrew [http://www.budoseek.net/vbulletin/article.php?a=14 The Double-Leg Take Down]. ''www.budoseek.net''. URL last accessed [[March 6]] [[2006]].</ref> The double leg takedown is in [[Judo]] also referred to as ''morote-gari''<ref name=kodokan7/>, although some hold that a double leg takedown where the opponent is lifted into the air or swept sideways should be referred to as ''sukui-nage''<ref name=kodokan7/>. Morote-gari, despite having been used by judokas for a very long time and being approved of by [[Jigoro Kano]] himself, was not accepted until 1982 by the [[Kodokan]]<ref name=kodokan7/> as an official Judo technique, and there is still some dismissal among certain traditionalists.<ref>Lewis, Bill. [http://www.bjj.org/lewis/pickups.html Bill Lewis Review: Pickups]. ''www.bjj.org''. URL last accessed [[March 6]] [[2006]].</ref> Another Form of A double leg takedown is the double leg and trip. In which the person shoots in and while holding both legs swings the other leg around and pushes forward on the opponent while tripping the opponents leg out from under him. ==See also== *[[Sprawl (grappling)|Sprawl]] *[[Throw (grappling)|Throw]] ==References== {{Reflist|2}} ==External links== * [http://bjj.org/techniques/erintoughill/mma1/ Crotch throw] * [http://www.grapplearts.com/Shoot-VS-Right-Cross.htm Double Leg Shoot vs. Right Cross] * [http://users.pandora.be/wim.demeere/tech/ring/ring001.htm Double-leg takedown]. Video clip of a double leg takedown. (MPG format) * [http://judoinfo.com/images/nauta/kibisugaeshi.htm Kibisu Gaeshi (Heel Trip Reversal)] * [http://www.chijanofuji.com/Kimarite.html Kimarite]. List of [[Sumo]] takedowns. * [http://judoinfo.com/images/animations/blue/sukuinage.htm Sukui-nage (Scoop Throw)] * [http://wwwbhs.bham.wednet.edu/activity/sports/wrestling/technique.htm Wrestling takedowns] * [http://innovativema.ca/forum/view.php?pg=doubleleg Double Leg Takedowns 101] [[Category:Grappling]] [[Category:Wrestling]] [[de:Wurftechnik]] [[ja:テイクダウン]]