Standing

Stay upright, stay safe. Pull first to shift their weight, then pick. No hip commitment, no exposure — just timing and patience.

Secure tight upper-body control and let pressure do the work. Trips, lifts, and back takes all flow from the same clinch — no explosive shot required.

The highest-percentage takedown in wrestling — and it doesn’t require dropping to a knee. Learn the standing entries, shallow level changes, and finishes that hold up against resistance.

Not one takedown — a hub. The high crotch sits between the single and the double, letting you pick your finish based on what your opponent gives you.

No shooting required. From chest-to-chest connection, off-balance with pressure, block the leg as they step, and land in top position.

Target the far knee as your opponent steps. Stays upright, fits high stances, and rewards patience over speed — especially effective from underhooks.

8 low-risk takedowns you can drill today and use tomorrow. Built for grapplers who can’t or won’t hit their knees — every technique works standing, every finish prioritizes control over athleticism.

The most versatile takedown for jiu-jitsu. Attack, stall, re-angle, or chain — all without fully committing your hips. Think of it as a position, not a move.

Use your opponent’s push against them. When they pressure in, redirect and slide past — not under — to get behind. Angle creation at its simplest.