Issue 163

January 2018

Stop a takedown, take control and do some damage

Greg Jackson, MMA’s most in-demand coach demonstrates the best techniques for the cage, aided by UFC bantamweight, John Dodson

1 - As John grabs a single leg, Greg plants both hands on his opponent’s head so he can push him away

2 - Greg puts his head on the inside of John’s to create space, so John doesn’t have the leverage to dump Greg down.

3 - Greg grabs under John’s right arm with his left hand and under his left arm with his right.

4 - By driving his head forward, stamping his foot down and prying the arms apart, Greg frees himself from John’s grip.

5 - Greg reaches across with his left arm and puts it in place of his head to create a frame.

6 - As John’s posture is controlled by Greg’s frame, he can attack with a knee to the head.

TOP TIPS

AMATEUR

Do all the actions in step 4 simultaneously to break the grip by applying force in four directions.

REGIONAL PRO

When your opponent has hold of your leg, try to hook your foot on the outside of their front leg to stop them getting a deeper grip.

WORLD CLASS

As you create the frame in step 5, keep your grip with your right hand to keep your opponent’s left arm isolated.