Bodylock Takedown
From a locked front bodylock, break the opponent's posture by pulling the hips in and bending them forward or arching them back, then finish by driving/lifting and turning at an angle to bring them t…
- BJJ: Body Lock Takedown
- Wrestling: Body Lock, Body Lock Takedown
Description
From a locked front bodylock, break the opponent's posture by pulling the hips in and bending them forward or arching them back, then finish by driving/lifting and turning at an angle to bring them to the mat in top position. Finishing at an angle matters — driving straight back or straight forward gives the opponent's base a chance to recover and opens the door to a counter throw such as Metzger or Tawara Gaeshi.
Common Applications
A high-percentage finish once the lock is secured — Greco-Roman wrestling relies on it heavily since leg attacks are illegal there, and it's a common MMA takedown choice because it doesn't expose the head to strikes the way a level-change shot does.
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