Double leg takedown is probably the most utilized and high percentage takedown in MMA. And it is not only used in that sport, but also in many others like freestyle wrestling, BJJ, grappling, sambo, sanshou…etc.

First lets look at the key principles needed to execute a double leg takedown. First you need to be within arms reach before shooting in. Any farther and its telegraphed to the point that even a boxer can sprawl out of it. Second, you need a level change where your going lower then your opponents mid section, but with good straight aligned posture. This means not making your back look like it has a camels hump. Third, you need a deep penetration step where your foot steps between your opponents feet. Way to often the penetration step is far to shallow. Once you get to this point the variations start to kick off.

The Double Leg is great at all levels of competition. BJJ black belt Wim Deputter was able to win 200+ BJJ matches by applying this takedown system. Here he break down his version of the Shoot and Double Leg Takedown as well as some common mistakes and pointers.

Keep watching until the end to find out how to take down an opponent who pushes his hip forward!

Learn These Old School Hidden Concepts That Can Make Any Fighter Have Ultra Heavyweight Top Pressure.

• Pin, pressure, and pass through the guard with old school concepts, as black belt Wim Deputter teaches his unique system for using fundamental positioning to get as much squeeze as possible out of your top game.
• With solid positioning and step-by-step instruction, Wim shows every detail in dealing with the common problems and counters you’ll see, and how to impose your top game on tricky guard players trying to keep you away.