Issue 157
August 2017
Cut the corner two times to make sure you get the double-leg takedown
Wrestling techniques from the coach of more than a dozen MMA champions, Kenny Johnson – with UFC bantamweight Pedro Munhoz.
1 - Pedro throws a jab and Kenny changes levels under the punch.
2 - Kenny penetrates deep to grab the double-leg.
3 - Pedro starts sprawling and Kenny feels he is losing the position, so he starts to take his right hand to chop Pedro’s left knee.
4 - Kenny chops Pedro’s left knee to the mat, raises his right knee and lifts his head up and across Pedro’s back, circling him to the mat.
5 - Kenny continues to drive Pedro to the mat, using his head pressure and drives in a circular motion.
6 - Kenny continues the drive until he secures a dominant position in side control where he can strike or work for a submission.
TOP TIPS
WHITE BELT
When you’re defending and get stuck in side control, immediately start working to regain half guard.
PURPLE BELT
Don’t stop driving forward when your opponent sprawls, or else they’ll escape.
BLACK BELT
In step two, keep your head up and tight to your opponent’s ribs, with a straight back.
