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How to Do a Single Leg Takedown

Last Updated: November 24, 2022 References

This article was co-authored by Derrek Hofrichter and by wikiHow staff writer, Hunter Rising . Derrek Hofrichter is a Self Defense Specialist and the Founder of EVKM Self Defense & Fitness in Tempe, Arizona. Derrek specializes in Krav Maga, Personal Safety, and Boxing. Derrek is a Krav Maga Third Degree Black Belt, a Senior Certified Krav Maga Instructor, and a Krav Maga Alliance Executive Board, and Training Team Member. EVKM Self Defense & Fitness was named the 2014 Krav Maga Alliance School of the Year and the 2017 Best Gym/Workout Studio in Phoenix. Derrek was named as one of the top 30 Health and Fitness Leaders in Arizona under the age of 40 by The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com in 2018. He also holds a BA in Government Public Policy from Patrick Henry College. There are 8 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been viewed 78,507 times.

Single-leg takedowns are techniques you can use while grappling your opponent to the ground. It is useful against tall and heavy opponents. Performing a high single-leg takedown is very easy to learn for beginners and involves grabbing your opponent around their knee. Mid-level and low takedowns are another variation you can try to get better precision and have more finishing options, but they may be more difficult to perform. By mastering both types of single-leg takedowns, you’ll be able to bring your opponent to the ground quickly and efficiently!

Completing a High Takedown

• You can also go for your opponent’s legs if they try to jab at you. Duck out of the way if they try to throw a jab before you can.
• Only practice takedowns on opponents that have a similar experience level as you so you don’t hurt yourself or anyone else.

• You can lock your arms if you want to, but you don’t need to if you already have a tight grip.
• The goal of this hold is to make it difficult for your opponent to move the leg you’re holding onto.

• Perform all of the actions for your takedown quickly after one another so you can get your opponent to the ground as fast as you can.

• Your opponent will try to fight against you while you’re holding onto them. Do your best to stay focused and maintain your grip so you can finish the takedown.

• You can also try putting your leg behind your opponent’s leg and push them so they trip and fall down.
• Make sure you have a padded floor in the area where you’re practicing so you don’t severely hurt anyone when you perform a takedown.

Tip: Ask someone of a similar skill level to slowly practice takedowns with you so you can improve your technique step by step.

Performing a Mid-Level or Low Takedown

• You can also perform a low takedown by stepping to the left if you want. Choose whichever direction you feel more comfortable with or you’re able to do.

• The lunge forward is known as the “penetration step” and gets you next to your opponent quickly.
• When you lunge for your opponent’s leg, move your body to the left to avoid any blows your opponent may try to land while you’re grabbing them.

• Stand up quickly after you sweep your opponent’s heel or else they may be able to break free.

Tip: You can also try lifting their heel up toward your shoulder to make them more off balance and limit their mobility. If you do this, maintain your grip on their ankle so they aren’t able to break free.

• If you brought your opponent’s leg up toward your shoulder, then use one of your feet to trip them to force them down.

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Single Leg Outside Finish by Dan Vallimont

Misdirection can be a very useful tool in sports. From the crossover in basketball to the various passing routes in football, making your opponent anticipate one change in direction then flipping the switch on them disrupts their movement and ability to respond. The same thing can be said for wrestling as well. In fact, some of the most successful takedowns in wrestling are based on moving your opponent one way and quickly changing directions, either on your end or theirs. 

The single leg takedown is perhaps the most notorious of takedowns for misdirection. You have multiple angles, pressure points, and reactions from your opponent to utilize. In the video below, two-time NCAA All-American Dan Vallimont explains how to use misdirection to finish the outside single leg takedown. 

Vallimont starts with his outside single leg. His head is high and located inside and against his opponent’s rib cage. Notice how straight his back is with an upright posture; he isn’t arching low as this would prevent him from generating a lot of power from the mat. To bring the leg up, Vallimont drives at an angle to force his partner to put his weight on his far leg, making the targeted leg easier to lift. 

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From here, your opponent has two options: keep the leg on the inside - leaving him open for you to run the pipe - or move it to the outside to force separation. Vallimont’s finish is based on the latter, as shown by his partner’s reaction. 

To work his finish, Vallimont sets his arms in the right position: his near side arm is pinching the leg against his rib cage while his far side arm grips around the back of his partner’s knee. He creates movement by pulling the knee down, which forces his partner to catch himself on his hands. This is the first part of the misdirection, specifically the anticipated motion. The opponent knows that they need to get back to an upright position, and you know that they’re thinking that, too.

Vallimont’s partner pushes himself back up to a standing position, and Vallimont uses this momentum to hit his finish. The hand that was gripping the knee goes to their head pushing into you while your near leg (the leg closest to their standing leg) hits the trip by the ankle. This is misdirection at its finest, as your opponent is forced forward and responds by pushing back, resulting in the trip with their momentum. In dog training, this is known as opposition reflex, as you’ve seen with dogs who pull back against their owner’s leash. The same principle applies here with your opponent resisting the urge to face downwards. 

Once you hit the finish, you have quite a few options considering that they land on their back. In wrestling, you can follow them down to the mat and work to prevent them from turning over. In catch wrestling and jiu-jitsu, keeping the single leg opens them up perfectly for leglock entries. 

Dan Vallimont’s finish to the outside single leg is a prime example of using misdirection in order to complete the takedown. Using your opponent’s opposition reflex to push back against a standard finish, you can respond in turn by hitting the back trip. Think of other ways you can chain takedown finishes together to keep your opponent moving until they no longer can.

2x All-American Dan Vallimont has laid out the recipe for The Russian Tie Formula! Get your 2-on-1 going and land some stellar takedowns! 

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How to make the single leg takedown work for bjj, mma and wrestling athletes.

Do you want to learn one of the most effective and versatile takedowns in grappling? Whether you are a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, mixed martial arts, or wrestling athlete, mastering the single leg takedown will improve your game and confidence on the mat. In this article, you will learn the benefits of the single leg takedown, the different variations and setups, the common mistakes and counters, and some drills and tips to improve your single leg takedown game.

The Power Of Single Leg Takedowns

One of the most effective and commonly used takedowns in any grappling sport (that allows it) is the single leg takedown. This is mainly because there are many different variations and technical nuances of the single leg takedown. If you’re trying to learn the single leg takedown but you’re not sure where to start, let me break it down for you and show you how you might approach learning the single leg.

The single leg takedown is a technique that involves grabbing one of your opponent’s legs, usually with both hands and using your position to force them to the ground. It is useful against tall and heavy opponents, as well as opponents who have a strong sprawl or guard. For over a decade, it has been the first choice for grapplers and combat athletes who like to compete.

Here are some of the advantages of using the single leg takedown over other takedowns:

• It is easier to execute than a double leg takedown, since you only need to isolate one leg.
• It offers more finishing options and transitions, such as switching to a double leg, a high crotch, a trip, or a sweep.
• It works well in both Gi and No-Gi grappling, as well as in an MMA fight with strikes.
• It can be applied from various distances and angles, depending on your opponent’s stance and reaction.

Variations and Setups of the Single Leg Takedown

There are different types of single leg takedowns that you can use depending on your preference and situation. The main single leg variation categories are high single, low single, and mid-level single. For each type, we will explain how to perform single leg takedown effective variations step by step.

For future reference, virtually nobody in wrestling says “mid-level singles”. They’ll typically just refer to the three main types as high singles, single legs, and low singles.

High Single

The high single is the most common and basic form of single leg takedown . It is very easy to teach to beginners and involves grabbing your opponent around their knee.

High singles are easiest to learn since you don’t need to get into the complexities of the penetration step (which is where most beginners make their mistakes).

This variation is great if your opponent stands up in a very high stance or if you don’t want to drop to your knees with a single leg (due to a knee injury, for example).

To perform a high single leg takedown, you need to do the following steps:

• Step towards your opponent’s leg.
• Put your forehead to their chest, and grab the back of their knee with your arms.
• Lift your opponent’s leg and squeeze it between your thighs.
• Push your body down to force your opponent to bend their knee.

Mid-Level Single

The mid-level single is a hybrid between a high single and a low single. It involves grabbing your opponent’s shin or calf instead of their knees or ankles. It has more power than a low single but more speed than a high single. It is the best single leg takedown variation for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in particular..

To perform a mid-level single leg takedown, you need to do the following steps:

• Go for a collar tie on your opponent’s neck with your dominant hand.
• Use your collar tie to snap the opponent’s head down and create an opening for your attack.
• Step inside with your foot that’s on the same side as your collar tie.
• Shoot for their shin or calf with your other arm.

The low single is another variation of single leg takedown that involves grabbing your opponent’s ankle or foot. It is more difficult to perform than a high single but it has more precision and less risk of getting sprawled on.

Low singles are generally the favorite for fast and technical wrestlers since the attack focuses on precision and leverage (though there are exceptions to every rule). Setups are somewhat limited because you’ll tend to shoot a low single from a slightly farther distance.

Done wrong, a failed low single also puts you in a bad position where you’re extended and your opponent can put their weight on top of you like a sprawl, so there is more room for error than the other two variations. The plus side is that with the additional technical mastery, it’s also potentially the least energy-consuming of the single legs, which is why it tends to be the energy-efficient attack of choice for quick and technical wrestlers that can pull it off.

To perform a low single leg takedown, you need to do the following steps:

• Establish an underhook on your opponent’s arm that’s opposite to the leg you want to attack.
• Use your underhook to pull your opponent towards you and lower their level.
• Step outside with your foot that’s on the same side as your underhook.
• Shoot for their ankle or foot with your other arm.

Common Mistakes and Counters of the Single Leg Takedown

As with all takedown techniques, there are some common mistakes that people make when attempting or defending the single leg takedown. Here are some along with ways how to correct them:

Mistakes When Attacking

• Looking down at your opponent’s leg instead of keeping your head up and facing their chest. This makes you vulnerable to guillotine chokes, headlocks, or sprawls.
• Shooting too far away from your opponent or too close to them. This makes you lose balance or power in your attack.
• Not changing levels before shooting for their leg. This makes you telegraph your attack and gives them time to react.
• Not driving forward after grabbing their leg. This makes you lose momentum and control in your position.

Mistakes When Defending

• Not sprawling when your opponent shoots for your leg. This makes you lose leverage and stability in your defense.
• Not using a whizzer when your opponent grabs your leg. A whizzer is an overhook on your opponent’s arm that’s holding your leg. It helps you push their head down and away from you while freeing yourself from their grip.
• Not using underhooks when your opponent lifts your leg. Underhooks are hooks under your opponent’s arms that help you control their upper body while preventing them from finishing their takedown.
• Not using hooks when your opponent tries to trip or sweep you. Hooks are hooks behind or inside your opponent’s legs that help you balance yourself while disrupting their movement.

There are also some effective ways to counter or escape the single leg takedown if you find yourself in trouble. Some of them are:

• Using a guillotine choke when they shoot for your lead leg
• Using a kimura lock when they grab your rear leg
• Using a knee strike when they lift your leg
• Using a hip toss when they push you down
• Using a sprawl when they try to switch sides
• Using a sit out when they try to spin behind you

For each counter or escape, you need to act quickly and decisively before they secure their position.

Drills and Tips to Improve Your Single Leg Takedown Game

Practice makes perfect, especially when it comes to grappling techniques like the single leg takedown. Here are some training exercises or drills that can help you practice and improve your skills:

Double-Leg Drill

The double-leg drill is a simple drill that involves shooting for a double-leg takedown on your partner but instead of finishing it, you switch to a single-leg takedown on either side. This drill will help you develop speed, timing, accuracy, and transitions for your single-leg takedowns.

To perform this drill, you need to do the following steps :

• Start in front of your partner in a standing position with enough distance between you.
• Shoot for a double-leg takedown by changing levels and driving forward with both arms around their legs.
• As soon as you reach their legs but before they sprawl or defend themselves switch one arm from one leg to another while keeping hold of one leg with another arm.
• Finish the single-leg takedown by lifting their leg up or tripping them down depending on which variation you choose.
• Repeat this drill on both sides alternating between high singles low singles mid-level singles etc.

Shadow Wrestling Drill

The shadow wrestling drill is another simple drill that involves practicing different types of single leg takedowns without a partner. This drill will help you improve your footwork, balance, coordination, and muscle memory for your single-leg takedowns.

• Start in a standing position with a good wrestling stance (feet apart).
• Imagine an imaginary opponent in front of you and visualize how you would set up and execute a single leg takedown on them.
• Perform the single leg takedown as if you were doing it on a real opponent but without touching the ground or losing your balance.
• Repeat this drill with different types of single leg takedowns and from different angles and distances.

Partner Resistance Drill (Scrimmage)

The partner resistance drill is a more advanced drill that involves practicing single leg takedowns with a partner who offers different levels of resistance. This drill will help you test your skills, adapt to different situations, and overcome challenges for your single-leg takedowns.

• Agree on a level of resistance that your partner will offer when you try to take them down. For example, they can offer no resistance, light resistance, moderate resistance, or full resistance.
• Shoot for a single leg takedown on your partner using any variation or setup that you want.
• Try to finish the single leg takedown by taking them down or transitioning to another position.
• Repeat this drill with different types of single leg throws and different levels of resistance.

Single Leg Takedown Mastery Tips:

In addition to these drills, here are some general tips or advice that can help you master the single leg takedown technique:

• Always keep your head up and facing your opponent’s chest when shooting for their leg. This will help you avoid getting choked or sprawled on.
• Use feints or fakes to make your opponent react and create openings for your attack. For example, you can fake a jab to their face or a double leg takedown before going for their leg.
• Mix up your levels and angles when shooting for their leg. For example, you can shoot high or low, inside or outside, straight or diagonal depending on your opponent’s stance and reaction.
• Don’t be afraid to switch sides or change directions if you encounter resistance or sprawls. For example, you can switch from a high single to a low single or from an inside single to an outside single if your opponent defends well.
• Practice with different partners who have different styles and sizes. This will help you learn how to deal with various opponents and scenarios.

How Do I Work on my Single Leg?

Choose your leg attack variation, learn the key finishing positions in that variation, and then master the setups. This sequence is unorthodox but there is a reason for the madness.

At the beginner levels, you can get a lot of mileage out of a mediocre setup but your inability to finish will put you in all kinds of trouble. You may also develop bad positional habits down the road if you’re used to getting extended as well.

Of course, I don’t mean have zero knowledge of how to set up an attack. Learn the basics there, but sharpen them after you feel confident in your finishes. Wrestlers tend to hesitate for their attacks due to their inability to finish their takedowns, so we want to mitigate this as much as possible by focusing on finishes first.

The single leg takedown is one of the most popular takedowns in wrestling. When you are controlling one of your opponent’s legs, your ability to score a takedown is far greater than your opponent’s ability to score a takedown. You can also personalize a single leg based on your body type, which makes it even more favorable. There seems to be endless variations and nuances of single leg takedowns.

The single-leg takedown is one of the most effective and versatile techniques in grappling that can give you an edge over your opponents. Whether you are a BJJ, MMA, or a wrestler, mastering this technique will improve your game and confidence on the mat. So what are you waiting for? Try out these tips and drills today and let us know how they work for you!

Written By: Che Chengsupanimit is a former collegiate wrestler, member of Thailand’s national freestyle wrestling team, and current combat sports enthusiast. He writes about how to improve your takedowns and achieve higher performance both physically and mentally. You can learn more about Che and his work at hi s blog . (link: https://chayoot.blog/hello/)

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Single Leg Takedown 101 – BJJ Comprehensive Guide

Takedowns are a fantastic tool in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and many other grappling-based martial arts . Not only do they grant you 2 points in a competition , but they also allow you to attain a more dominant position over the opponent. The Single Leg Takedown is one of these moves you must master to call yourself a grappler.

So you want to learn the Single Leg Takedown. That’s fantastic since it’s a move that’ll help you win more fights, including tournaments. This is all highly encouraging and motivating, but how do you actually learn it?

I’m confident that this article will be the only source you’ll ever need to learn and master your Single Leg Takedown execution. Now that’s a bold statement, but I’m willing to keep my word.

We’ll soon get into the practical steps, so I want you to be ready for that. You must pay attention to all the sections, although you might think you know some of them. But trust me, although you think that, I include ninja tips and other valuable information that’ll help you master this superb takedown.

I hope you’re ready to start taking your opponent down to the ground, attain a more dominant position, and attack to finish the fight. We’ll cover all of that in this article; so buckle up, and let’s dive into the first section of this article.

What is the Single Leg Takedown?

The first part of this article will cover the fundamentals of the Single Leg Takedown (SLT, in short.) You want to ensure you understand everything I cover in this section, so you’ll be able to move through to the more advanced parts, such as the variations and finishes.

First and foremost, the Single Leg Takedown is a move you use to get your opponent from a standing position to be on his back. From there, you can either attain a dominant position or attack. You can also do both. It’s typically taught in BJJ, Wrestling , MMA , Judo , and Sambo , which means that it’s popular .

So how do you take the opponent down? The premise here is getting your opponent to be off-balanced. You do that by grabbing one of his legs and controlling it. You then advance while lifting his leg. This will typically be enough to force him to fall to the ground.

From taking your opponent to the ground, the most suitable option is to attain a more dominant position, such as Full Mount and Side Control . In a competition, if you execute the Single Leg Takedown and attain Full Mount, you’ll get a total of 6 points, which is quite a lot.

These are the fundamentals of this wonderful technique. I’ll tell you what we’ll do now. I thought about it a lot, but I’ve managed to come up with the best thing you need to learn now.

We’ll now dive into further detail regarding the SLT and see what makes it so special!

How to perform the Single Leg Takedown

So now that you understand how the Single Leg Takedown works, let’s review a more detailed version of its execution. You first want to understand the basics, of everything in life. Then, you’ll build a solid foundation, which will make you more capable to learn the more advanced, tougher details.

So the first step is to start standing up . This might sound obvious, which it is, but there’s another thing you want to know. Pulling Guard is your #1 biggest competitor in BJJ tournaments . If you’re unfamiliar with it, it’s when you pull your opponent back and attain some type of Guard position. Now when your opponent pulls you, you can’t use a takedown . So be aware of that.

The second step is to distract the opponent somehow. This is clearly done in MMA, by throwing a feint, for example. In BJJ , you can fake going for the Pull Guard by lifting your leg. This will trigger a response from your opponent, leading to an easier execution.

The third step is to attain proper hand grips, lower your posture, and penetrate the opponent. We’ll go into further detail on which hand grips you want to use in later sections of this article. After you attain proper control over your opponent’s upper body, you want to lower your posture and penetrate the opponent’s defense with your rear leg. Once you advance, you want to grab the opponent’s leg (the one you’re targeting) and grab the back of the knee area with both your hands.

And finally, you lift his leg and drive yourself forward. Once you lift his leg and step forward, he’ll have no chance of remaining balance and will be forced to get taken by you to the ground.

Single Leg Takedown Variations

This is, perhaps, the single most important section of the entire article. Wasn’t it the last one? Well, the last one built a more solid foundation. Now, what we’ll do is expand your knowledge by teaching you more variations! That’s definitely exciting.

Why is that exciting, you might wonder? To be concise, the more variations of a particular move you know, the more capable you’ll be to use it. You’ll have more options executing it, which means you’ll be able to surprise your opponents easily.

You’ll also be able to shift your execution around, which will make your Single Leg Takedowns harder to defend. All in all, you’ll become a more dynamic, competent grappler, which is what I aim to make you after reading this article.

So this section is important. Pay close attention to the instructions and the differences between the different ones. Really understanding the differences will allow you to start practicing them once you finish reading this article.

Let’s dive into the first one.

#1 – High Single Leg Takedown

The first variation we’ll review is one you already know to execute. However, I want to review it again, so to make sure you understand exactly how it works. I also want to go over the different hand grips you can use and when to use each one. This is going to be the primary focus of this section.

You first want to establish a Collar Grip and control the opponent’s upper body. It’s likely that he’ll try to defend by establishing his own Collar Grip, or he might even try to cup your neck and control your head. That won’t stop you from executing the takedown, so don’t worry about it. However, make sure to limit the amount of control you’re granting the opponent. If he tries to go for a takedown or an attack by attaining more upper-body control, you should start countering.

You then want to drive forward, lower your level, grab his back of the knee with your rear hand, and slide your arm to his ankle. This is another variation we haven’t discussed yet. But instead of lifting his thigh area, you’re going to slide your arm down to his ankle , which will give you more leverage to finish the takedown.

The last step is to pull his ankle toward you while stepping forward with your rear leg. This is the part where the opponent falls down and you’ll attain a more dominant position.

This variation of the High Single Leg Takedown is often used when you’re against a heavier opponent or one with an amazing balance that won’t go down that easily.

Here’s a visual aid:

#2 – Ankle Pick

The Ankle Pick is a variation of the Single Leg Takedown. Now I do have an entire article on the wonderful Ankle Pick , so you can follow the link if you want to read a more thorough guide on it. You can even bookmark it and return to reading it once you’re done practicing this one.

The difference between the last variation and the Ankle Pick is how low you get when you go to grab the opponent’s leg. Furthermore, it’s where you grab. And as you can guess from the name Ankle Pick, you’re going to grab the ankle straight away.

Likewise, you need to get lower than you got so far. To grab the back of your opponent’s knee, you only needed to get just a bit low. However, you might need to drop down on your knees and hands to reach his ankle.

Once you attain an ankle grip, you’re going to lift it while moving forward, just like the standard Single Leg finish. You can also twist your body to cause your opponent to be more off-balance.

All in all, the Ankle Pick is a variation you want to get comfortable with. It opens you up to another option, which will make you a more competent grappler. So definitely give it a try!

#3 – One-Handed Single Leg Takedown

And now, for the last variation we’ll review, it’s going to be similar to the standard one, except for one small detail. You’re going to grab the back of the opponent’s knee with one hand only.

Thus far, you’ve seen that grabbing the opponent’s leg (the one you’re isolating) with both your hands will give you more control. However, it also limits you, as you have to release your upper body grip. This means giving up control.

But what if you could use only one arm to lift your opponent’s leg? This will allow you to maintain a firm grip over his upper body, preferably a Collar Grip. As a result, you’ll be able to maintain more control.

Now this isn’t only beneficial to your execution as a whole, but it’s also useful for when you’re going to attain a dominant position. It’ll help you attain both the Full Mount and Side Control positions, which is fantastic news.

However, it does come with a disadvantage, like everything in life. It’ll be more difficult to use only one hand to lift the opponent’s leg, especially if you’re up against a heavier opponent. So if you see yourself struggling, you can return to the two-handed variation.

And these are the 3 variations you want to get comfortable with. After you finish reading this article, it’ll be best to try all of them to see which one you feel most comfortable starting with. I encourage you to start with the first one and advance from there.

Single Leg Takedown Tips

Let’s now examine three tips that will help you take down your opponents smoothly. These will also help you transition into a dominant position once you finish executing.

These are important to implement and try out in your grappling game. I always encourage you to play with your execution, whether you’re learning takedowns or submissions.

So now, let’s dive into the first tip.

#1 – Fake before executing

Distracting your opponent before moving in and grabbing his leg—is critical. You can achieve that in many ways, including throwing a punch, but that doesn’t apply to BJJ.

The best fake is lifting your leg as if you’re going for the Pull Guard. That’s the one I’ve seen work over and over again. You have to follow through sometimes, to ensure your future opponents don’t predict your moves.

#2 – Pivot when finishing

The 2nd tip is to twist your body when you go for the finish. Eventually, your goal is to take your opponent down. So you want to make him as off-balanced as possible.

When you already grabbed his leg, make sure you twist your body a bit and pivot before going for the finish. This will force your opponent to walk in a circle, making him an easier target to take down.

#3 – Finish Strong

Once you have lifted your opponent’s leg and off-balanced them, drive forward with your shoulder and hips to complete the takedown. Maintain control and transition to a dominant position on the ground to secure your advantage.

If you don’t transition into a more dominant position, the takedown means nothing. You haven’t gained an advantage and you might not even get the 2 points in a competition, depending on the situation.

So make sure to either get into top guard, Side Control, or Full Mount.

And now, let’s dive into some critical finishes you must know to win more fights, gain more points, and be a more threatening grappler. Let’s dive straight in!

Single Leg Takedown Finishes

Congratulations, you now know everything you need to know to be able to start practicing the Single Leg Takedown. That’s truly remarkable, as many grapplers will never take the time to master this takedown as you did.

But taking your opponent down isn’t enough. You also want to utilize the advantage you have earned for yourself and finish the fight. And the best way to do that is by attaining a dominant position or going for a submission.

Attaining a more dominant position is quite clear and simple. But which submissions should I prioritize when I go to finish my opponent after I take him down? I’ve conducted a list of possible submissions you can go for once you take your opponent down using the Single Leg.

Here they are:

• Leg Drag to Back Take to Rear Naked Choke or Short Choke
• Calf Slicer
• Guillotine Choke
• D’arce Choke
• Triangle Choke
• Anaconda Choke

Follow each individual link to learn more about the submission. I wish you good luck in your submissions journey, but we have to move on!

Single Leg vs. Double Leg Takedown

For the last section of this wonderful comprehensive guide, I want to briefly mention the difference between two similar takedowns. If you have understood this technique breakdown thus far, you understand that to do it, you only have to control a single of the opponent’s legs.

However, there’s another very alike throw which calls you to control both the opponent’s legs. That’s the primary difference between the Single Leg and the Double Leg Takedown. Another difference is how you go about finishing, which is actually easier in the Single Leg variation.

So yes, just know that there are two similar takedowns that are named similarly, but differ widely. And again, the difference is the number of legs you’ll grab and lift to off-balance the opponent and get the takedown.

Final Words

This was the Single Leg Takedown. I’m confident this article has provided everything you need to know to start practicing it as soon as you finish this final section. This might sound farfetched, but it isn’t.

Your next step is to get on the mat and get reps in. It’s impossible to master any move in any martial art if you don’t take the time to develop real experience. And real experience only comes through effort and repetition.

The Single Leg Takedown, however, isn’t the most effective takedown BJJ teaches. I wrote an article on the best takedowns you want to know to start getting more wins and becoming a better grappler . This is especially important for white and blue belts but applies to purple , brown , and black belts !

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Single Leg Takedown For BJJ (Step-By-Step)

The single-leg takedown is a staple of wrestling, and it has been appropriated by jiu-jitsu, where it has one of the highest percentages of takedowns. With easy access to a leg, multiple possible setups, and many options to finish, the single leg is something even the most diehard guard puller has to deal with occasionally.

This means grapplers at all levels must have at least a basic understanding and proficiency of the fundamentally important single-leg takedown, and this article will take you through the most critical aspects of it, offensively and defensively.

The Importance Of The Single Leg Takedown In BJJ

In modern Brazilian jiu-jitsu competition, pulling guard is a tactic many athletes use, mainly because the scoring under the IBJJF awards only 2 points for a successful takedown and the same amount for a sweep.

So, it’s better for many to sit down or pull guard and wait for a sweep in a position that opens up submission options instead of taking the risk and expending the energy for a takedown.

But other competitors have a solid top game and don’t want to spend half the round working towards a sweep, and they need strong takedowns.

Then, if we consider no-gi, the takedown becomes much more important, especially in rulesets like the ADCC, where guard pulling is limited by the rules and takedowns score higher.

But why the single leg out of all the many options for a takedown? The single leg is safer than the double leg, and when opponents face each other in the standard staggered stance, the lead leg is not hard to grab.

The single-leg takedown is a wrestling classic, and it is equally efficient and versatile in gi, no-gi, and MMA, but its importance is more significant in the latter two.

The move has many setups and ways to finish, and they all begin with grabbing hold of one leg, which is easy enough.

I will list a couple of variations, setups, and defenses that will be the fundamental ones. However, this technique has so much variability that you can spend your entire career training it and still encounter some new details.

How To Do A Single-Leg Takedown

There is a rather distinct difference between the gi and no-gi single-leg takedown. Without the gi, the move is just like in wrestling, but the gi grips make it more challenging to grab a leg. On the flip side, the gi provides more grips for finishing it.

Let’s start with the gi version.

• First, you will want to establish a grip on the opposite lapel from the leg you will be attacking. This can also be done with a double sleeve grip or, ideally, with the same side lapel grip.
• Then, you pull the opponent toward you, making him step and bring their leg closer.
• Then, you can change levels and grab the near leg, ideally by angling off the outside, with your head on the inside.
• Lift the leg and push forward for the finish shown in the video below.

Let’s move on to a no-gi version of the single-leg takedown.

• Always make sure your stance is nice and low before shooting; this will decrease the likelihood of the opponent sprawling successfully.
• Unlike the gi version, you will often need to close the distance instead of pulling the opponent towards you. Do this with a good penetration step. The best results come after timing the steps of the opponent.
• Once you grab the leg, your head should be postured up, pushing the opponent’s ribs or chest.
• After you lift the leg by simultaneously pushing with your head, you can go to the most popular finish called run the pipe in wrestling.
• Running the pipe is done by stepping across to the inside of the opponent and pulling and turning for the finish.

For the full visual rundown of the entire sequence in this excellent video by Lachlan Giles:

Single Leg Takedown Variations

As I’ve said, there are many variations of the single-leg takedown. Still, a significant factor you will likely not encounter in BJJ due to the threat of the guillotine is the head on the outside. But there are still more than enough finishes and set up with the head on the inside.

• Here is a similar run the pipe mechanic, but instead of pushing with the head to his chest, you use your shoulder on his thigh, which takes even less effort and can be very painful if you get the angle right:

• Although the single-leg takedown is usually the opposite of a guard pull, nothing stops you from using the guard pull to set up the takedown.

• Sometimes, running the pipe does not work because the opponent counters it by pushing his weight forward. When this happens, another solid option is to lift the leg as high as possible and run him to the mat. In my experience, this has worked much more often than the other variations.

How To Defend A Single-Leg Takedown

Since the single-leg takedown is common in jiu-jitsu, your defense against it must also be rock solid. There are different defensive approaches drawing upon BJJ, wrestling, and judo, but also some universal principles that are in play in any single-leg scenario.

Like against a double-leg takedown, the first defense is the good old sprawl. Smash the opponent with your hips by sprawling to the inside and turning the hip being attacked towards the opponent.

But sprawling is possible only if you see the shot early enough; if the opponent already has your leg, other means will be required.

A universal principle in single-leg defense is to always try to push the head of the opponent down.

As you have seen from the attacking section of the article, the head plays a crucial role in completing the takedown because, through the head, you are pushing with your whole body. Take it out of the equation, and the takedown is basically gone.

A wrestling-specific defense, especially against a low single entry, is something you can commonly see done in folkstyle wrestling. The key here is to quickly control their wrist, push the hands below your knee level, and push the head down while bending your knee.

As shown in the video, the turning part of the defense can be a bit harder to pull off, but even if you manage to free your leg, you’ve successfully defended the takedown.

You can go for the all-mighty kimura lock for a more BJJ-oriented way to defend a single-leg takedown attempt. This wrist lock is super versatile and works just as well against single-leg takedowns. Even if you don’t finish the submission, you will be in a better position than before.

To borrow one from the judo book, one of the most popular sacrifice throws, called sumi gaeshi, is a beautiful counter to the single-leg takedown.

Although not as important as in other grappling styles, takedowns are still a part of jiu-jitsu, and if you are into no-gi BJJ and submissions grappling in general, they become a core element.

No other takedown is as widespread and used as the single-leg takedown, so I advise everyone, regardless of level or preferred style, to spend time honing their single-leg offense, defense, and counters by drilling consistently.

A Helpful Guide on Mastering the Single Leg Takedown

Takedown techniques , such as the single-leg, assist a jiu-jitsu fighter in bringing an opponent from standing to the mat .

The single-leg takedown is a fundamental technique in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and wrestling to bring an opponent to the ground from a standing position. Both beginners and advanced practitioners enjoy constructing brutal standing games using this takedown variation to conquer even bigger opponents.

For grappling fighters at any level (beginner to advanced), this guide will assist you in understanding and achieving the single-leg takedown from various positions to improve your standing game. Stay tuned!

Single Leg Takedown Basics

The single-leg takedown is an excellent attack that can be executed from standing. This wrestling move is used effectively in various grappling martial arts, including Brazilian jiu-jitsu and MMA .

The single-leg takedown is a fundamental grappling move in which you attack one opponent’s legs to bring him from standing to the mat. 

The following video will teach you the fundamentals of single-leg takedowns. Otherwise, it shows you how to shoot this takedown movement to avoid knee injury.

Single Leg Takedown Setups

Single-leg takedowns, like double-leg takedowns , are among the most effective offensive techniques from standing in BJJ, wrestling, etc. Wise grapplers use this beautiful move to force their opponents to the ground.

The steps below will help you achieve a successful single-leg takedown in BJJ and wrestling.

• Get yourself in the proper stance for the single takedown.
• Manage the hand fighting and distance smartly to open the gap for the takedown.
• Seize the right moment to shoot your leg between the opponent’s legs. Then, close the distance with your hips and secure the opponent’s leg within maintaining a solid position.
• Finish the single-leg take-down by pulling and pushing your opponent into space (disbalance his center of gravity).

Need more help!

In the following video tutorial, Andre Galvao teaches the best single-leg takedown for Brazilian jiu-jitsu . Have a wonderful time!

Bekzod Abdurakhmonov teaches you the wrestling moves single leg takedown setup in the following video instruction. In addition, he breaks down the common mistake that you should avoid.

In MMA, going for a single-leg take-down can be a risky move that must be calculated precisely to avoid a knee landing in your face.

In the following detailed video, Royston Wee (UFC Vet and Pro MMA fighter) teaches you how to shoot a single takedown in mixed martial arts. Have fun!

Single Leg Takedowns Variations

The single-leg takedown is a fundamental takedown that you can learn to improve your overall standing game. Otherwise, there are numerous single-leg variations that you should be familiar with and have tested.

Single-leg takedowns are divided into three main categories, each containing many additional technique variations. And, depending on your stance, some are better than others. Here are the three main categories:

• High single leg
• Mid-level single legs
• Low single leg

High Single-Leg Takedowns

The high single-leg takedowns are among the most effective techniques for beginners because it is simple to enter and finish.

Variations: back trip single-leg, overhook single-leg, foot sweep single leg, Tomahawk trip single-leg, underhook single-leg, open shot single leg, etc

The following video teaches some great high single-leg takedown moves for Brazilian jiu-jitsu and wrestling.

Mid-Level Single-Leg Takedowns

The mid-level single legs are the most frequently used takedown variations in grappling martial arts. It starts with smooth penetration steps and provides various options for finishing the takedown move.

Variations: Arm drag single-leg, underhook single-leg, snap-down single-leg, open shot single-leg, etc.

In the following detailed video, Giancarlo Bodoni explains two easy and effective single-leg take-downs in jiu-jitsu gi .

Low Single-Leg Takedowns

Low singles are among the most commonly used wrestling moves to bring someone down. It necessitates careful wrist movement and plenty of open space.

However, a failed low single can put you in a bad situation, so you should be cautious when attempting this type of takedown.

Variations: Snap-down single-leg, clear wrists single legs, open shot single leg, etc

In the following video, you’ll learn step by step some great low single-leg takedowns for Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

In the following video, Nick Rodriguez teaches you some great low outside single-leg takedowns.

Recommended: Most takedowns are brutal, putting a lot of strain on the knees. As a result, practitioners must carry reliable knee pads to protect their joints and avoid injury. Click here to learn more !

Single Leg Takedowns Defense

A successful single-leg takedown gives a fighter a significant advantage over his opponent. As a result, defending the takedown is a great way to stay in the game while never giving your opponent free points. So, how do you avoid a single legs takedown?

The single-leg takedown defense necessitates strong hip movement and directional opposition. To avoid being taken down and gain control over your opponent, you can use techniques such as pushing the opponent’s head away, slipping the trapped leg out, or using an overhook to weaken the opponent’s grips.

In the following detailed video, you’ll learn three ways to defend the single-leg takedown.

Single Leg Takedown Mistakes

You will be in big danger if you make a mistake while performing the single takedown technique.

In that case, you risk exposing your head or back, which could lead to you being in the wrong positions and giving your opponent a significant advantage in a fight. So, what are the fatal single-leg technique mistakes you should avoid?

• Attacking the single leg with a bad posture.
• Shooting for a single leg with a wrong head position.
• Inadequate distance management when attempting the single take-down.
• Trying to finish the single takedown in the wrong direction. 

The following video tutorial gives some common mistakes to avoid when attacking a single leg.

Single Leg Takedowns Drills

Drills will assist you in improving your single-leg attack execution. The following video demonstrates three excellent single takedown technique drills you should practice to become more fluid in applying this technique.

Final Thoughts

Single-leg takedowns are a powerful technique that allows you to take your opponent down from standing. It’s a powerful takedown technique used in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, sambo, wrestling, and MMA.

This type of takedown is an excellent way to start a fight or gain an advantage over your opponent. As a savvy grappler, you should learn and practice this attack.

Speak your mind; Is the single-leg takedown among your favorite techniques?

Related: These incredible takedowns take your jiu-jitsu standing game to the next level. Click to Learn more !

Frequently Asked Questions

What Are the Awarded Points for a Successful Single Leg Takedown?

Two excellent points will be awarded to you for a successful single-leg takedown. Aside from that, it’s an excellent method of dominating your opponent in a jiu-jitsu or wrestling game.

Are Single Leg Takedowns Allowed in Judo?

Yes! Shooting a single-leg takedown is allowed in a judo martial art. And it is considered among Te-Waza techniques (hand throwing techniques).

Is Single Leg Takedown Effective Against Bigger Opponents?

The single-leg takedown is one of the best and most effective techniques against larger and bigger opponents.

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BJJ Fundamentals: Basic Single Leg Takedown

Dec 27, 2022 BJJEE1 Admin Articles

Having a good standup game in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a  must if you want to become a complete BJJ athlete… Which is why it’s best to start working on your takedowns as soon as possible.

Getting to the  Single Leg  is already hard… But getting the actual  takedown  can be even tougher. Especially if your opponent knows how to defend and if your favorite setup (i.e. probably “running the pipe” one) isn’t working.

For instance, one of the most basic takedowns in BJJ is the  Single Leg takedown . Here’s a basic way to set it up, as demonstrated by Jansen Gomes :

Score Points And Start The Fight In Powerful Positions – Without Leaving Yourself Exposed – With  Takedowns Specially Designed For Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu  With Joey Alvarado!

• Learn how to modify popular takedown techniques so that you don’t end up in a bad position.
• Learn how to properly pull or even jump to guard and set up submissions right away.
• Break your opponent’s grips and wrestle them to the floor, gi or no gi.

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The inside trip is one of the prettiest moves in wrestling. Judokas know this move as the Ouchi Gari, and while there are some technical differences between gi and no gi, the main principles remain the same. If you can execute the inside trip in one style of grappling, you can most certainly execute the inside trip in another style.

Inside trip / Ouchi gari Set Up

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Additionally, a subtle trick is to pull the opponent up while executing the move. This makes it easier to move the opponent and trip the opponent. After hooking the leg, you can then pull your opponent’s weight down to knock them off balance.

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YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — A man who kicked a bison in the leg was then hurt by one of the animals in Yellowstone National Park, according to park officials.

Park rangers arrested and jailed him after he was treated for minor injuries.

Park rangers got a call about the man allegedly harassing a bison herd and kicking one of them about seven miles (11 kilometers) inside the park’s west entrance on April 21.

Rangers stopped the man in a car driven by another person in nearby West Yellowstone, Montana, Yellowstone officials said in a release Monday.

Park officials didn’t describe the 40-year-old man’s injuries from the bison. He was charged with being under the influence of alcohol, disorderly conduct, and approaching and disturbing wildlife.

His 37-year-old companion was charged with driving under the influence, failing to yield to a police car and disturbing wildlife.

The two men from Idaho Falls, Idaho, pleaded not guilty in a court appearance April 22.

Bison are the largest land mammal in North America, with bulls weighing up to 2,000 pounds (900 kilograms). Despite their size, bison can sprint up to 40 mph (65 kilometers per hour). They routinely injure tourists who get too close.

Yellowstone officials urge people to stay at least 25 yards (23 meters) away from all large wildlife in the park.

Some Yellowstone facilities began opening for the busy summer season last week, a process that will continue into June.

A Yellowstone trip that ended with a man being arrested for kicking a bison

Yellowstone National Park officials say a man who kicked a bison in the leg was then hurt by one of the animals

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. -- A man who kicked a bison in the leg was then hurt by one of the animals in Yellowstone National Park, according to park officials.

Park rangers arrested and jailed him after he was treated for minor injuries.

Park rangers got a call about the man allegedly harassing a bison herd and kicking one of them about seven miles (11 kilometers) inside the park's west entrance on April 21.

Rangers stopped the man in a car driven by another person in nearby West Yellowstone, Montana, Yellowstone officials said in a release Monday.

Park officials didn't describe the 40-year-old man's injuries from the bison. He was charged with being under the influence of alcohol, disorderly conduct, and approaching and disturbing wildlife.

His 37-year-old companion was charged with driving under the influence, failing to yield to a police car and disturbing wildlife.

The two men from Idaho Falls, Idaho, pleaded not guilty in a court appearance April 22.

Bison are the largest land mammal in North America, with bulls weighing up to 2,000 pounds (900 kilograms). Despite their size, bison can sprint up to 40 mph (65 kilometers per hour). They routinely injure tourists who get too close.

Yellowstone officials urge people to stay at least 25 yards (23 meters) away from all large wildlife in the park.

Some Yellowstone facilities began opening for the busy summer season last week, a process that will continue into June.

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It was 5:30 a.m. when we arrived at the starting line: the middle of an empty Union Station in Worcester.

One team — a reporter and commuter — was about to board the train to Boston. The other reporter-commuter duo was ready to carpool. The race was set, and the stakes were high: Last one to South Station would buy breakfast.

The race, albeit silly, was our way of witnessing firsthand the daily experience of workers who travel between Boston and Worcester. Although the cities are the two largest in New England and just about 47 miles apart, commuters say the trip in no way reflects their proximity.

“It’s not as simple as it was described to me,” said Onica Washington-Moore, who drives to her job as a fellow at Massachusetts General Hospital because she said the train takes too long.

The first leg

Neither of our journeys began particularly smoothly.

The commuter rail platform at Union Station is under construction — which meant a rather unpleasant walk for the roughly two dozen people who boarded the train on this bitterly cold, windy March morning.

Tracy O’Connell Novick was our commuter that took the train. After she boarded and found a seat at a table, she pulled out her laptop to check the news of the day.

“Once I step onto the train, I realize my shoulders relax because it’s no longer my problem, and I’m able to work. So I can just do my stuff here,” Tracy said. “It’s actually somebody else’s job to get us there.”

As the horn blared and the train rolled away through the darkness, Onica, who said yes to our carpool plan, began the drive to Boston in her Subaru Crosstrek.

Her trip usually takes her about an hour, as long as she leaves Worcester by 6 a.m. If she doesn’t, she’ll end up stuck in gridlock traffic that can take more than two hours to move through.

As Onica jumped on the Mass Pike this morning, everything seemed fine until it became clear there was an accident. Police cars and ambulances drove past her, traffic built up.

“I’m just thinking about, like I can hop off [the pike],” she said, noting sometimes she takes Route 9 if there are accidents.

The break of dawn

As the sun rose, the commuter rail train steadily meandered through forests in between stops around MetroWest where more passengers boarded. Meanwhile, Onica — who likes to listen to news programming, J-pop and hits from the ’80s and ’90s — decided to stay on the pike, clearing the traffic after passing the accident.

Driving hasn’t always been Onica’s preferred method of traveling to Boston. In fact, when she decided to move from South Carolina to Massachusetts a few years ago, the commuter rail was a big reason why. Worcester was about halfway from her job in Boston and her husband’s in Amherst. She had read online that the commuter rail would be an easy way for her to travel to and from Boston.

For a while, Onica relied on an express train to Boston in the morning and another back to Worcester in the afternoon. Both trains made limited stops between Worcester and West Natick, keeping the entire trip each way to just one hour.

But last fall, the MBTA and its commuter rail operator Keolis phased out the express service, adding more stops to meet demand around MetroWest. Suddenly, the roundtrip between Worcester and Boston took an extra hour. Onica said she had no choice but to start driving more often, which isn’t an ideal option either.

She has to leave her house in the morning by 6 a.m. to avoid rush hour traffic on the Mass Pike. And she’s concerned about the additional wear and tear on her car and the extra carbon emissions involved with driving to Boston.

“But also I have to do what I need to do to survive,” she said. “It was very premature for them to scrap the express train.”

Tracy has continued to rely on the commuter rail because her family shares one car. But the end of the express service has also significantly impacted her schedule. She used to take a 6:30 a.m. express train that ensured she’d arrive at her office by 8 a.m. Now, she needs to wake up an hour earlier to catch the 5:45 a.m. train.

“There are worse ways of spending three hours of your life. Like sitting on the pike would be worse,” she said. “But we are also the second largest city in New England. So I don’t feel like it’s unreasonable to say once a day it should take an hour to get from Worcester to Boston.”

The MBTA and Keolis announced Thursday that this spring, they will bring back the Worcester express train to Boston in the morning. However, there will not be an express service back to Worcester in the afternoon.

The final stretch

The Downtown Boston skyline gradually became more visible as Onica hit the 50-minute mark of her drive, passing the Boston Landing commuter rail station.

The train had finished making the stops up to West Natick but was struggling to keep up.

Onica said she would consider taking the commuter rail again if the trip didn’t take so long and better accommodated her work schedule. It’d also help if the train was more affordable, she said.

Each roundtrip drive, including tolls and parking near MGH, costs her about $22. The commuter rail, by comparison, is about $24.50.

Worcester to Boston travelers note that the commuter rail will only become more important as the state begins its Allston Multimodal Project in the next few years. The nearly $2 billion plan will involve replacing a section of the pike that’s currently elevated above Allston. Although the project is supposed to increase transit connectivity and access to the Charles River, traffic is expected to worsen during construction.

“What is that mitigation plan gonna be?” asked Jarred Johnson, executive director of the advocacy group Transit Matters. “How are we going to ensure that the Worcester [commuter rail] line is open virtually the entire time through construction.”

The MBTA and Keolis have an opportunity to start answering those questions and satisfying people in Worcester that take the commuter rail to Boston.

In a recent release, Worcester Mayor Joseph Petty argued the locality is an alternative for people who can’t afford to live in Boston and “efficient and multiple express trains to Boston is a must if the City of Worcester will continue to grow and prosper.”

During their board meeting Thursday, MBTA officials said the express service this spring will begin May 20. The train will leave Worcester’s Union Station at 7:40 a.m. and arrive at Boston’s South Station at 8:45 a.m.

Tracy said that timing will not accommodate her schedule, so she’ll have to continue waking up in the wee hours of the morning to take the 5:45 a.m. train — the same 5:45 a.m. train that can’t keep up with a car.

Our carpool duo arrived in Onica’s Subaru at a bustling South Station in just under an hour.

It was nearly another 30 minutes before our train team rolled in.

So if you can convince a friend or colleague to race you there, pick the car if you want a complimentary croissant and coffee.

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