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Double Leg Against the Cage

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Video: How To Do A Double Leg Takedown Off The Cage In MMA by DCS - Diaz Combat Sports. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.

Technique recap

Driving an opponent into the cage with a double leg pins their hips; finish by lifting or tripping them away from the fence.

3 key details

  • Head on the chest or outside the hip.
  • Hands lock behind the knees.
  • Drive through, then turn the corner.

Your 10-minute home drill

  1. 2:00Level changes
  2. 2:00Penetration steps
  3. 3:00Double-leg drive and lift
  4. 2:00Corner-turn finish
  5. 1:00Stretch
Safety

Drill on a soft surface.

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