Also called Snapdown, Front headlock
The snap down pulls the opponent's head sharply toward the mat from a tie-up, so they fall forward onto their hands and knees. From there you hold a front headlock and circle behind them to score. If they fight it by standing tall, their legs open up for your shot instead.
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How to do it
- 1Take a collar tie with one hand and control the opposite elbow or wrist with the other.
- 2Push into the opponent so they push back.
- 3As they lean in, drop your weight and snap their head down toward the mat.
- 4Step back as you pull so they fall forward rather than onto you.
- 5Lock the front headlock, keep your chest on their head and circle behind them.
- Pulling with the arms only instead of dropping your weight.
- Staying square in front of them, where they can shoot into your legs.
- Letting their head come up before you have circled behind.
Safety: Snap with your hands on the back of the head rather than wrenching the neck, and let partners fall onto their hands at a controlled speed.
Drills
From a collar tie, your partner leans in with light pressure; snap them down to their knees, spin behind to score, then switch roles.
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