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A takedown is a martial arts and combat sports term for a technique that involves off-balancing an opponent and bringing him or her to the ground, typically with the combatant performing the takedown landing on top. Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for Combat. A combat sport (also known as a combative sport) is a competitive Contact sport where two combatants fight against each other using certain rules of engagement typically The process of quickly advancing on an opponent and attempting a takedown is known as shooting for a takedown, or simply shooting. Takedowns are usually distinguished from throws by the type of motion involved, but sometimes the terms are used interchangeably for certain techniques. A throw (in Japanese martial arts referred to as nage-waza, 投げ技 "throwing technique" is a Martial arts term for a Grappling Takedowns are featured in all forms of wrestling and stand-up grappling. Wrestling is the act of physical engagement between two people in which each wrestler strives to get an advantage over or control of the opponent Grappling refers to the gripping handling and controlling of an opponent without the use of striking, typically through the application of various Grappling holds

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Leg trip

Usage of a leg trip to perform a takedown.
Usage of a leg trip to perform a takedown.

Leg trip (depending on type also known as a leg sweep) refers to a technique in which the combatant performing the leg trip uses his or her own leg(s) to off-balance an opponent, hence causing the opponent to fall to the ground. Leg trips are often integrated into more complex takedown techniques, and are also important in many throws. Takedown techniques that are pure leg trips usually involve controlling the body of the opponent, and impeding or destabilizing one or both of the opponents legs. Leg trips are featured in for instance Freestyle wrestling, Judo, Sumo, and Shuai Jiao while being an illegal technique in Greco-Roman wrestling[1]. Freestyle wrestling is a style of Amateur wrestling that is practiced throughout the world meaning "gentle way" is a modern Japanese martial art ( Gendai budō) and Combat sport, that originated in Japan in the late is a competitive Contact sport where two Wrestlers ( rikishi) attempt to force one another out of a circular ring ( Dohyo) or to touch the ground Shuai jiao ( is the modern Chinese term for Wrestling. In a Western context the term refers specifically to Chinese and Mongolian styles Greco-Roman wrestling is a style of Amateur wrestling that is practiced throughout the world

The scissor kick takes down an opponent by wrapping one's legs around the opponent. A scissor kick in Martial arts is used to describe certain Kicking techniques that resemble a pair of Scissors.

Single leg takedown

A single leg takedown attempt.
A single leg takedown attempt.

The single leg takedown (often shortened to single leg or single) involves grabbing one of the legs of the opponent, usually with both hands, and using the position to force the opponent to the ground. Typically, the lower part of the leg is pulled in one direction, while the torso or shoulder is used to press the body or upper part of the leg of the opponent in the other direction. There are several varieties of single leg takedowns. Some hold the leg by the ankle and are often known as ankle picks, while other varieties include high crotch, which hold the leg high up in the crotch area. Single leg takedowns can also be executed in combination with a leg trip to the other leg, which additionally destabilizes the opponent. Single leg takedowns can be countered by sprawling, and, where allowed, in combination with knee strikes to the head of the opponent. A sprawl is a Martial arts and especially Wrestling term for a defensive technique that is done in response to certain takedown attempts typically A knee strike (commonly referred to simply as a knee) is a strike with the Knee, either with the Kneecap or the surrounding area [2]

In Judo and other martial arts, there are many classifications of different types of single leg takedowns. meaning "gentle way" is a modern Japanese martial art ( Gendai budō) and Combat sport, that originated in Japan in the late Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for Combat. Variants of the high crotch correspond to sukui-nage (掬投, "scoop throw"[3]), where the opponent is lifted up from the ground[4], while the typical forward pushing single leg takedown is classified as morote-gari[5] (双手刈, "both hands scoop"[3]) (similarly to certain double leg takedowns). Some techniqes are more specific, for instance kibisu-gaeshi (踵返, "heel trip reversal"[3]), which is an ankle pick where the heel is grabbed, scooped up and the opponent is pushed and thrown immediately. In kuchiki-taoshi (朽木落, "one hand drop"[6]), the opponent's leg is grabbed, pulled up, and used to push the opponent down to the ground in a split second[7]. A leg is a limb on an Animal 's Body that supports the rest of the animal above the ground between the Ankle and the Hip and is used for

Double leg takedown.
Double leg takedown.

Double leg takedown

The double leg takedown (colloquially simply known as a double leg or even double) involves grabbing the opponent with both arms around the opponent's legs while keeping the chest close to the opponent, and using this position to force the opponent to the ground. There are several varieties of forcing the opponent to the ground, such as lifting and slamming, or pushing forward with the shoulder while pulling the opponent's legs. The double leg takedown can be countered similarly to a single leg takedown, by sprawling, moving away, and/or striking. A sprawl is a Martial arts and especially Wrestling term for a defensive technique that is done in response to certain takedown attempts typically A strike is an attack with an inanimate object such as a Weapon, or with a part of the human body intended to cause an effect upon an opponent or to simply cause harm to The Guillotine choke is also a good counter to a poorly performed double leg takedown. The guillotine choke is a Chokehold in Martial arts applied from in front of the opponent [8]

The double leg takedown is in Judo also referred to as morote-gari[5], although some hold that a double leg takedown where the opponent is lifted into the air or swept sideways should be referred to as sukui-nage[5]. meaning "gentle way" is a modern Japanese martial art ( Gendai budō) and Combat sport, that originated in Japan in the late Morote-gari, despite having been used by judokas for a very long time and being approved of by Jigoro Kano himself, was not accepted until 1982 by the Kodokan[5] as an official Judo technique, and there is still some dismissal among certain traditionalists. was the founder of Judo. Judo was the first Japanese martial art to gain widespread international recognition and the first to become an official Olympic sport is the headquarters of the Judo world Literally kō means "to lecture" or "to spread information" dō means "the way" and [9] Another Form of A double leg takedown is the double leg and trip. In which the person shoots in and while holding both legs swings the other leg around and pushes forward on the opponent while tripping the opponents leg out from under him.

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References

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  5. ^ a b c d Kodokan Judo Institute. 7. Morote-gari (hand technique). www. kodokan. org. URL last accessed March 6, 2006. Events 1079 - Omar Khayyám completes the Iranian calendar. 1454 - Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
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