Video: Chuck Liddell - The Art of Sprawl & Brawl For MMA by Sonny Brown. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
After stuffing a shot, the fastest way to stay safe is to get back to your fighting stance instead of lingering on top. This drill builds the sprawl-and-reset habit.
3 key details
- Sprawl hard with hips heavy on their shoulders.
- Push the head down and away to create space.
- Step back into stance with hands up before re-engaging.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Sprawls from stance
- 3:00Sprawl and step back to stance
- 3:00Sprawl, reset and throw a 1-2
- 2:00Hip and lower-back stretch
Safety
Drill on a soft surface.
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.
