How to Sprawl | Defend against Takedowns | Double Leg Takedown Defense | NoGi | MMA | Jiu-Jitsu
Danny Fung YouTube
Basic sprawl mechanics against a double leg, shown as a solo drill you can repeat for conditioning. Suits complete beginners.
Takedowns
Sprawl
Throwing the hips back and down to stop a single or double leg, landing in the front headlock.
Also called sprawling, sprawl defence, sprawl to front headlock.
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Resources
4 resources
YouTube videos
No-gi Beginner
Gi & no-gi Beginner
Three answers to a single leg aimed at BJJ players rather than wrestlers, from stopping the shot to recovering when the leg is already caught.
Gi & no-gi Intermediate
A complete front headlock system covering entries from the snap-down and sprawl through to the attacking choices.
No-gi Intermediate
Defending a single leg with the sprawl and whizzer, then attacking the wrist and folding the head to reach a front headlock. Clear wrestling fundamentals that transfer directly to no-gi.