One of the most important things in Mixed Martial Arts, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense is the ability to decide where the fight or match goes. Once you get a person to the ground it’s a million times easier to control and finish the match or conflict.
It’s such an important aspect of grappling, mma, and self-defense that we brought in wrestling coach Jim Kelly to go over the finer points of takedowns. Over 30 students showed up to learn the correct way to set up and finish takedowns from different positions.
Last year Paramount student Standley Eugene made his debut in MMA and was able to win with an armlock in the 3rd round. Standley won his next three fights and is currently 4-0. His ability to take his opponents down at will allowed him to control the fight and dominate his opponents.
If you’re not training takedowns, you’re missing a critical part of the game. As a start, set a goal of mastering two takedowns. You have until December 31st, 2011. That’s plenty of time if you train consistently. Get at least 100 reps a week so that by 2012 you will have done each about 4,500 times. Â
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