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Takedowns

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Double-leg takedown: video by Marcus Buchecha Almeida

Marcus Buchecha Almeida8:231 / 4

Double-leg takedownClosed guard, top / Side control, top·Fundamental

Single-leg takedown: video by Nick Albin (Chewjitsu)

Nick Albin (Chewjitsu)5:421 / 4

Single-leg takedownSide control, top / Half guard, top·Fundamental

Osoto gari (major outer reap): video by Shintaro Higashi

Shintaro Higashi4:231 / 4

Osoto gari (major outer reap)Side control, top·FundamentalGi only

O goshi (hip throw): video by Andre Galvao

Andre Galvao2:171 / 4

O goshi (hip throw)Side control, top·Fundamental

Arm drag to back: video by Gordon Ryan

Gordon Ryan5:181 / 2

Arm drag to backBack control, attacking·Intermediate

Snap down to front headlock: video by John Danaher

John Danaher2:131 / 2

Snap down to front headlockTurtle, top·Intermediate

Ankle pick: video by Giancarlo Bodoni

Giancarlo Bodoni6:301 / 2

Ankle pickOpen guard, top / Side control, top·Intermediate

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