Takedown

When you see one fighter force his opponent down to the mat, this is a takedown. He may grab one of his opponent's legs and push or trip him to get him to go down, or he may lift his opponent up and throw him or slam him on the mat. The purpose is to get the fight to the ground.

Common Takedowns

• Single Leg Takedown
• Double Leg Takedown
• Lateral Drop
• Hip Toss
• Ankle Pick
• Inside Trip

Takedown Artists

Georges St-Pierre

Strengths: Athleticism, very well-rounded

Gray Maynard

Strengths: Wrestling, Conditioning, Striking

Jon Fitch

Strengths: wrestling, strong Takedowns

Fight Styles
with Takedowns

• Jiu Jitsu
• Judo
• Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
• Wrestling
• Greco-Roman Wrestling