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Having takedowns in your arsenal of techniques gives you a massive advantage over other practitioners but understanding takedowns that actually work in Jiu Jitsu can be very difficult. Since we start from the knees so much and our main focus is rolling, it's easy to let the takedown aspect slip.
But if you want to see how effective takedowns can be and particular if Judo throw works in BJJ competition here is a quick Instagram video from the recent Copa Podio Tournament in Brazil on September 9, 2013 where Travis Stevens gives a world class BJJ Black Belt, Felipe "Pena" some frequent flyer miles.
Travis Stevens Tosses Felipe Pena Like A Rag Doll
See how awesome that was and that's against a world class Black Belt in a high level tournament. Read on to find out more about takedowns that actually work in BJJ.
| | | | | | | | A Blueprint For BJJ Takedowns | | However, in most traditional BJJ classes, most if not all class time is spent on ground techniques. Practitioners drastically improve at these moves and today most blue belts, and even some white belts, have pretty advanced guards. Unfortunately, when these practitioners compete at a tournament or start a sparring session they find out pretty quickly their standup games are sorely lacking and some even suck at it.
The best way to stay ahead of the game and improve is to practice, drill and focus on your areas of weakness. And for many, this is the standup aspect of Jiu Jitsu and in particular takedowns. Now, where can you watch videos to learn takedowns that actually work for Jiu Jitsu?
From Jimmy Pedro and Travis Stevens. Jimmy Pedro is a Judo world champion and two-time Olympic medalist and Travis Stevens is a two-time USA Olympic Team member and a Jiu-Jitsu brown belt under Renzo Gracie.
Now onto their FREE instructional videos to improve takedowns for BJJ, and take it from us that the techniques are really slick and high percentage as well.
For their first 3 videos, there is no cost. It's FREE as part of their upcoming launch so just enter email to get access. 2 of the 3 free videos are already live so go to the page below to watch:
Sumi Gaeshi – A Safe and High Percentage Throw For BJJ
And when their actual course goes live, we'll contact you guys to let you know about it. You can decide at that time if you want to take it up.
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