6. Leg Hook Takedown

Question 1

Leg Hook Takedown
Slice 1: Establish Clinch.

Position: Standing

Indication: Both Standing. You go to Clinch.

Answer 1

Shoot in with hands “Turtled Up”.
Your hips center above one of Op’s legs.
Squeeze with your head and shoulders in tight, leaning Op’s body back.
Wide base.

Note: Your head goes on Op’s chest or shoulder. Head up. Stay away from Op’s arm pit.

Question 2

Leg Hook Takedown
Slice 2: Leg Hook Takedown.

Position: Standing

Indication: You have established Clinch.

Answer 2

Your leg that is towards the center of Op’s body takes a step in to center between Op’s legs.
Outside leg hooks calf to calf.
Swing Op’s leg backwards.
As they fall, release hook and take a big step into the fall.
Switch your hands to push on the way down.
Hips low and pass leg through to Mount.