Issue 018

November -0001


Double leg takedown


1 Michael throws a straight right…
2 …followed by a left hook, which makes Mario place his weight on his left leg. 
3 Michael changes levels….
4 …and shoots in for the double leg takedown. 

5 Michael steps his trailing leg up so that it is level with Mario’s left foot
5 reverse: Note Michael’s hand positioning
6 Michael drives off the right leg and pushes with his head (as shown in the reverse angle)…
6. reverse

7 …and finishes in side control. 

Single leg takedown from on the fence


1 Michael has an underhook with his right arm and pushes Mario against the fence
2 He creates space by pushing his head into Mario’s jaw
3 He changes levels and clasps both hands around Mario’s leg

4 Picking the leg up, Michael traps it between his own legs by pinching his knees together
5 By circling off and driving with his head, Michael takes Mario down. 

Rolling toehold


1 Michael is stood in Mario’s guard. He reaches back to control one leg
2 Michael figure-fours his hands and begins the toehold attack
3 Still gripping the foot, he rolls forward, hooking Mario’s free leg with his own
4 He triangles his legs around Mario’s free leg so Mario cannot escape and finishes the toehold. 

Striking combination


1 Michael and Mario square off
2 Michael steps up slightly and throws a lead leg high kick
3 He follows with a straight right…
4 …and a left hook. 

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