Video: MMA Single Leg Takedown & Finish Tutorial by Stuart Tomlinson. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
A single leg often stalls when the opponent balances on one foot. Finishing with an inside trip on the standing leg completes the takedown.
3 key details
- Head on the inside, ear on their ribs.
- Lift the captured leg to your chest.
- Hook the standing leg from the inside and drive forward.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Single-leg shots
- 2:00Lift and secure the leg
- 3:00Inside-trip finish
- 2:00Full sequence at pace
- 1:00Hip stretch
Safety
Soft surface; partners land in a breakfall.
Instructor disclaimer
Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.
