Video: Duck Under Basics - Cary Kolat Wrestling Moves by Cary Kolat. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
From a collar tie, the duck under pops under the opponent's arm and steps to their back.
3 key details
- Lift the elbow and drop your level.
- Drive your head through under the armpit.
- Step behind and lock around the waist.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Collar-tie hand fighting
- 3:00Elbow lift and level drop
- 3:00Step-through to rear lock
- 2:00Stretch
Safety
Head up as you go under.
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.
