Struggling to set up the Single Leg takedown? Well, chances are that the reason behind this is that you’re not making your training partners react before you go for it.
Meaning, you can’t just “go for it” and expect it to work. Especially not against someone good. You have to do something beforehand.
And that “something” can be as simple as pushing them!
Why? Because it will make their front leg light, opening it up for the Single Leg.
Andre Galvao demonstrates how to do this properly:
Score From The Feet With These Highly Effective Takedown Techniques Made Simple And Safe from 6x ADCC Champion Andre Galvao.
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