Playing the takedown game in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu doesn’t have to be too complicated. Actually, it can be quite simple – if you learn how to set up takedowns which don’t require too many moves.
A Snap Down is a good example of that. It’s simple to both understand and set up; even though it has to be timed properly in order to get the full-fledged takedown.
If you’re looking to improve your stand up game, then you have to learn the Snap Down!
If you’re trying to use the snap down against your training partner, but they’re too far away…
Then you can go for this setup!
Nicky Rodriguez shows the long distance snap down (against squared stance) on the video below:
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