UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva is widely regarded as the best pound-for-pound mixed martial artist in the world. In TAKEDOWNS & TAKEDOWN DEFENSE FOR MMA, Anderson breaks down and examines one of the most important aspects of the sport dictating where the fight takes place. In addition to demonstrating how to utilize strikes to stealthily set up single leg takedowns, double leg takedowns, and an assortment of throws, he also covers how to set up takedowns by evading your opponent s strikes. He unleashes his entire arsenal of throws from the clinch, detailing everything from basic pummeling to elaborate throws. Next, he moves onto defense, covering not only his most effective methods for evading and halting the single and double leg shot, but also how to use your opponent s takedown attempts to lock in ruthless submission holds. Whether you are new to the martial arts, an experienced striker looking to keep the fight on the feet, or an accomplished grappler looking to take the fight to the canvas,TAKEDOWNS & TAKEDOWN DEFENSE FOR MMA will elevate your game to the next level.
Another blockbuster DVD from "The Spider". Anderson Silva is best known for his impeccable strike game because his fights rarely go any further than his dominating stand-up game. But on this DVD you'll witness The Spider's devastating takedowns and defense against takedowns that will blow your opponents away.
All tactics on TAKEDOWNS & TAKEDOWN DEFENSE for MMA are in revolutionary technique presentation featuring both orthodox and southpaw optical flow replays, and cover seven main categories:
Takedowns: Set Up With Strikes
Takedowns: Countering Strikes
Takedowns: Over-Under Position
Takedowns: Double Underhook Control
Countering the Shot
Countering the Single Leg: Reversals
Countering the Single Leg: Submissions
Takedowns: Set Up With Strikes
* Setting up takedowns with strikes to the head, and revealing which takedowns correspond with your decoy strikes.
* Double leg takedown after jab/cross combo.
* Kneeblock takedown after cross.
* High single scoop takedown after cross.
* Hand bump to high single - alternate finish.
* Sukui Nage takedown after cross and jab whilst facing off in opposite stance.
* Sukui Nage takedown after cross and jab whilst facing off in same stance.
* Ouchi Gari inside trip takedown after jab and cross against more experienced competitor.
* Harai Goshi hip throw after cross and uppercut.
* Kata Guruma fireman's carry after jab and cross.
Takedowns: Countering Strikes
* Double leg: turning the corner by ducking under opponent's strikes to apply a double-leg takedown.
* Double leg: duck under to hip-lock, circling opponent after avoiding his strikes before taking him from rear and employing extra lifting power in your takedown.
* Double leg: ankle block by avoiding opponent's hands whilst performing low-to-ground takedown.
* Body lock to mount by dropping level before applying body lock, then takedown - excellent for setting up mount.
* Inside leg trip to Uchi Mata by blocking overhand punch before applying body lock and elevated sweep.
* Mid-kick catch to inside leg trip by catching his kick, then sweeping his other leg.
Takedowns: Over-Under Position
* Pummeling to clinch drill: working from overhook/underhook neutral position to gain double underhooks.
* Drop Seoi Nage shoulder throw by dropping elevation and flinging opponent onto his back.
* Hiza Guruma: foot sweeping opponent from clinch.
* Double leg scoop slam, wrapping up his hamstrings, hoisting him up, and driving his body into the ground.
* Lateral drop: from clinch, drop your hips, drive upward with under hook, and drag opponent backwards onto his back to set up side control.
Takedowns: Double Underhook Control
* Pummel to double underhooks is a handy drill to practice securing double underhooks.
* Inside trip whilst maneuvering opponent before sweeping his lead leg from clinch.
* Knee bump causing your opponent to fall over your lead leg without actually sweeping him.
Countering the Shot
* Circling away: standing, using deflection and evasion to counter his shoot when in opposite stances.
* Reverse collar-tie to knee, which is the same as the previous technique, but with added collar-tie dominance of opponent before delivering a knee strike.
* Collar tie to knee: another variation of previous two techniques, but while facing opponent in same stance.
* Muay Thai clinch to knee: Anderson demonstrates one of his signature moves, incorporating the Thai clinch and knee strike whilst avoiding his opponent's takedown.
* Circling away: sprawling, where your opponent shoots in and you sprawl to his side while taking his back.
* The sprawl: a drill practicing shadow boxing prior to sprawling.
* Sprawl to head control where you sprawl and secure his head for a submission, ground attack, or to stand back up.
Countering the Single Leg: Reversals
* Switch - warding off his single-leg takedown attempt by seizing his leg and hurling him to the floor.
* Spladle throw - variation of previous technique.
* Khabarelli throw - another variation of previous two techniques, with all having useful applications.
* Back sweep off high crotch, where you take your opponent to the mats whilst setting up a dominant position.
* Ankle-pick reversal, countering his single-leg takedown with a low-to-ground sweep.
* Two-on-one arm trap, isolating one of his arms during his attempted takedown and throwing his body to the ground.
* Switch-step to inside trip, sweeping his lead leg and taking him down before claiming advantageous position.
Countering the Single Leg: Submissions
* Standing guillotine, choking out opponent while countering his takedown.
* Front headlock (aka executioner choke), basically a front naked choke.
* Kimura: fitting opponent with arm lock and forcing him down whilst standing over him.
* Reverse triangle (advanced technique), taking him down with you from his shoot while catching him in a triangle.
* Scissors takedown to kneebar, using the leg sweep before submitting him with a kneebar.
Takedowns & Takedown Defense for MMA Bonus Feature:
An intense sparring/training session under the eye of boxing legend and Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach.
UPC: 837654330425
