Also called Single leg, Low single, Head-outside single
The single-leg takedown captures one of the opponent's legs and uses it to take away their balance, then finishes by turning the corner, tripping the standing leg or lifting. It commits less than the double and works from many ties, including the low single at the ankle. Most finishes pull the leg one way and push the body the other.
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How to do it
- 1Change levels and step in to the lead leg, head tight against the opponent's body.
- 2Wrap both arms around the leg, hands locked behind the knee or thigh.
- 3Stand up with the leg trapped between your thighs, head up.
- 4Pull the leg toward you while driving your head and shoulder into their hip.
- 5Finish by turning the corner, tripping the standing leg or lifting the leg high.
- Letting your head drop below their hips, where you can be pushed down.
- Holding the leg without moving, which gives them time to hop and fight your hands.
- Reaching with the arms instead of stepping in with the hips.
Safety: Finish slowly onto mats and let go of the leg as your partner falls so they can land safely.
Drills
Your partner stands in stance; step in, capture the lead leg and stand up with it, then practise one finish ten times before adding the next.
Legends known for it
1984–1992
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