Video: How to SHOOT the PERFECT Single Leg for Beginners! by TeachMeGrappling Coach Brian. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
The single-leg attacks one leg with a level change and a drive. It's one of the most versatile takedowns in combat sports.
3 key details
- Level change first, then step in toward the lead leg.
- Head on the inside, chest against the thigh.
- Stand up with the leg and turn the corner.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Stance and motion
- 2:00Level change to knee
- 2:00Single-leg entry, both sides
- 3:00Entry, stand up, turn the corner
- 1:00Hip stretch
Safety
Use a soft surface and keep your head up through the entry.
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.
