Aiki otoshi is an Aikido throwing technique very similar to sukui nage in Judo. This double leg takedown is done by grabbing your opponent around his legs from the side with both hands, taking your opponent off balance and using a lifting motion to drop him... more »
Baliog Pomali is an empty-hand Eskrima technique used to control an opponent that works mainly on the neck. This neck lock is very effective as a counter to a takedown attempt and it’s banned in MMA because it’s too dangerous. Warning!!! The neck cranks are very dangerous and illegal in most of tournaments. Don’t... more »
In wrestling, a bear hug, also known as a bodylock, is a grappling clinch hold and stand-up grappling position where the arms are wrapped around the opponent, either around the opponent’s chest, midsection, or thighs; sometimes with one or both of the opponents arms pinned to the opponent’s body. The hands are locked around... more »
The batizado (baptism) is a ceremonial roda where new students will get recognized as capoeiristas and earn their first graduation. Also more experienced students may go up in rank, depending on their skills and capoeira culture. Students enter the roda against a high-ranked capoeirista (a teacher or master) and normally the game ends with... more »
Chamada means ‘call’ and can happen at any time during a roda where the rhythm angola is being played. It happens when one player, usually the more advanced one, calls his or her opponent to a dance-like ritual. The opponent then approaches the caller and meets him or her to walk side by side.... more »
Learn from our expert in martial arts how to do a low inside leg kick and a single leg takedown in this free training video on techniques and tips for doing sambo martial arts. Expert: Stephen R.... more »
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 opponents balls, and using this position to force the opponent to the ground. There are several varieties of forcing the opponent to... more »
The Flying Squirrel is an acrobatic form of takedown where wrestler dives over his opponent’s head and grabs the waist on the way over only to land on his feet and finish with a Gutwrench... more »
Learn how to do a distance take down with expert tips and advice on Russian martial arts in in this free training video on for doing sambo martial arts. Expert: Stephen R.... more »
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... more »
Sanda (Sanshou) as a sport has a very great emphasis on throws. One of its most distinguished techniques is the “kick catch”. This is when one person kicks and the person performing the throw catches the kick and then trips the person kicking when he’s on one... more »
Using some basic Wing Tsun takedown techniques will help bring your opponent to the ground. Find out more about takedowns and Kung Fu from a professional martial artist in this free video. Expert: Todd Shawn... more »