Tachi-waza (Standing Techniques) Koshi-waza (Hip Techniques)

O Goshi or large hip throw is another classic Judo throw. The O goshi can be hit with a variety of grips and from different angles. This throwing technique is popular in wrestling, Judo, MMA, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition. Ke...

Matt Lindland explains the controls in wrestling and how the 50/50 position can lead to a snap down if your opponent backs his hips up. There are tons of valuable tips in this video so we suggest you slow down and digest every point and technique Matt shows here. **Notice the direction changes ...

This takedown is effective and low risk as your opponent will have a hard time countering because of the off balancing nature of it. We suggest you drill the leg work without a partner first, then when proficient with the movement add a training partner to the mix. ***Make sure your partner over...

This knee block is a low risk standing throw which takes your opponent feet to back leading into a dominant landing position. Those who are active fans in MMA have most likely seen this takedown many times as it works great with knee strikes. **Like throwing a ball, you need to use your lower b...

Matt Lindland shows low risk leg trips from the over under 50/50 wrestling position. These are great takedowns which are heavily used in MMA and wrestling and Judo competition. We use the term low risk as they don't require a huge commitment to pull off.

Abas uses a trap arm counter to kick himself free of the popular Iranian single leg lift. This is a great counter that will put your opponent in a very poor position.

Matt Lindland explains the powerful underhook control in wrestling and how to set it up using a greco double wrist grip. Pay close attention to how Matt pulls his opponent and eliminates the space prior to the body lock takedown.

Anthony Califano explains the chop technique to finish the takedown from the front headlock position. Its critical to chop your opponents arm down prior to making the transition behind him. Remember grappling is a game of controlling your opponents mobility, the chop technique is used to limit t...

Matt Lindland demonstrates how to set up a single leg takedown from the underhook control. Keys to focus on with this move is the level change posture and head position and eliminating the space with the underhook.