Takedowns are a must if you want to dictate the pace of a match. Joe Rogan said that fighters with strong takedown games can push the pace better because the takedown threat is always looming.
So your training partner just shot for a takedown and he’s going for the High Crotch… What should you do in this situation?
Well, one of the best options at your disposal is to go for the Sumi Gaeshi.
John Danaher shows why the Sumi Gaeshi is such an optimal High Crotch counter:
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