Single Leg

How To Defend Against A Single Leg Takedown

Frank and George Hickman show how to create space in order to free your leg when an opponent attempts a single leg takedown. They then go on to show 2 different strategies to secure your own takedown after breaking the lock, taking advantage of the overhook at the end of the exchange.

Head Inside Single Leg Defense By Frank Hickman

Frank Hickman teaches how to defend against a takedown from the head inside single leg position. Hickman begins by using his left hand to create space for his knee, forcing his opponent’s lock below the knee and allowing Hickman to utilize his body weight to get his opponent to the ground and subsequently break free from his lock.