24.01.2022 Hour seven of my couple's course on the clinch continued with our work on the single-leg takedowns as we looked at their integration. This aspect was inspired by my clients, who were keen to cover the previous two techniques from a collar/elbow tie. Prior to this we warmed up with our usual wrestler-inspired routine, including footwork and sprawling as well more fluid break-falling and rolling. Sandwiched between the warm-up and technical training, we drilled the collar-ties and over-hook/under-hooks. The first single-leg - the mid-level version - began with an over the top clinch break, changing the stance and shooting with a deep under-hook to the back of the knee. The low-level single-leg involved a complete breakaway, creating space to shoot in for the ankle. Finally, I introduced a high-level single-leg takedown. Here the fighter under-hooks the opponent's leg whilst clinching and without a shoot. They drive their head in higher on the body and secure a second under-hook on the leg, effectively like a two-on-one hold on the leg. From this point they might drive the opponent down, take the back or lift and dump. Again the head position is vital throughout the technique. https://clubbchimera.com/services/
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