Tachi-waza (Standing Techniques) Ashi-waza (Foot and Leg Techniques)

O Guruma or large wheel is a powerful Ashi-waza (leg technique) and one of the 40 original throws developed by Kano Jigoro.

Abas shows a takedown from the collar tie which can lead to a big score in freestyle landing your opponent flat on his back. ***Notice the depth Stephen gets as he drives his kneeling leg through the middle of my stance.

The kouchi gari is an excellent Judo throw for BJJ as most students play with their hips far away and their weight on their heels.

Sutemi-Waza (Sacrafice Techniques) Ma-sutemi-waza (Rear Sacrifice Techniques)

Obitori gaeshi or belt grab reversal is an excellent throw and also very powerful during Ne-Waza (grappling techniques).

This front headlock takedown is a great way to take your opponent straight from their feet to their back. Whenever you lift your opponent remember its similar to a shovel movement where your hips need to scope your opponent off the mat. ***Incorrect movements when lifting can lead to injury so ...

The slide by is a low risk takedown which has literally no down side. This technique can lead to an easy score or be used to off balance your opponent and set up a follow up.

Sutemi-Waza (Sacrafice Techniques) Yoko-sutemi-waza (Side Sacrifice Techniques)

Uchi Mata Makikomi or inner thigh wrap around throw can be used when your opponent blocks your initial attack and you fear being countered. The makikomi attacks are a great way to get the point in Judo competition b...

Matt Lindland explains the reach around greco roman wrestling technique. This is a great takedown which can be applied in many situations in standing grappling. One of the best aspects of the slide by and reach around is you end up behind your opponent giving you the most control and advantage ...

This front headlock counter is effective and can help you turn a very poor position into a scoring opportunity. When drilling this move, it will feel awkward at first, stay patient and give it time.

Abas uses the shoulder arm to snag the far leg in this wrestling video. This technique is set up with a circling motion and timing your training partners step.

This single leg standing counter takes advantage of your opponent being bent over and leaning forward. **Try and pressure into your training partner which helps get the necessary forward pressure to complete this takedown.

Matt Lindland uses the 2 on 1 control to set up a snag single leg wrestling takedown. Matt uses a strong pulldown technique from a prior video to get an upward reaction out of his opponent setting up the single leg attack. **Its important to understand every leg shot requires an elevation chang...

Setting up leg attacks with the gi require dealing with grip breaks prior to attack which limits the judo counter throw.

This advanced single leg defense leads to a funk reversal. This technique is very advanced and you want to make sure your fundamental defense is solid prior to exploring this option. In bjj this move can also be used to set up an omoplata shoulder lock submission.

Jamelao hips out and applies intense pressure to the arm when the top player scoops under his spider guard leg. **This is a timing move that works best the moment your training partner gets his grip under the leg.

Jamelao uses this leg smash pass when he can't break the grip on his pant leg and do his cross face pass used in prior video.

Another excellent way to deal with the leg laso guard. Meregali shows three ways to break down the leg laso and they form a nice combination. This option requires grip breaking so refer to the other passes if you're not able to break the grips.

Matt Lindland uses an inside out tripping sequence in this video which is low risk and effective. Even though these are considered low risk attacks, they need to be drilled over and over if you are to have success using them. Also keep in mind you can still be countered in this position if you ...