Issue 145

September 2016

Rip your opponent away from the fence and down to the ground with a simple single-leg takedown

Ricky Lundell

The BJJ black belt and NCAA Division I wrestling prodigy presents his MMA wall-work masterclass with Dan Hardy

1 - Dan has retreated against the fence, so Ricky attacks him with an overhand right from orthodox stance to close the distance.

2 - Ricky steps his right leg to the outside of Dan’s lead leg so his knee is placed behind it.

3 - Ricky wraps his arms around Dan’s leg and tightens his hold with a Gable grip.

4 - By leaning into him, Ricky traps Dan’s left leg between his right shoulder and leg to control him.

5 - To take Dan down, Ricky first steps across with his left leg, which disrupts his balance.

6 - He steps in the opposite direction with his right leg to pull Dan off the wall and whip him to the ground.

TOP TIPS

WHITE BELT

Pulling your opponent off the wall is the most efficient way of taking them down and getting top position.

PURPLE BELT

Once they’re down, clear your opponent’s leg to jump straight into side control.

BLACK BELT

With control of your opponent’s leg, you can go for the finish with an achilles lock.

RICKY SAYS

“This is a quick, easy takedown.”