Takedowns - No Gi

Question 1

What are the three position objectives of John Danaher’s interrelated takedown triangle?

Answer 1

1. Hands to Floor
2. Head to Legs Uninterrupted
3. Behind / Outside of Elbows

Question 2

What are Danaher’s 9 principles of hand fighting?

Answer 2

Question 3

Breaking the opponents stance: What are the three paths to dominance in the standing position?

Answer 3

Question 4

What are the key takedown principles of no gi?

Answer 4

1. Avoid carrying your opponents weight.
2. Focus on the easier takedowns first.
3. Hand fight with direction.
4. The aftermath of the

Question 5

What are the key elements for no-gi first contact?

Answer 5

1. Match head level.
2. Elbows retracted.

Question 6

What stance do you want your partner in for a snap down according to Wade Schalles?

Answer 6

Square stance. If they have lead foot forward I can step around to create the square. Get inside position with my hands so they don’t grab my head then snap / multi snap down.