I’m glad this demonstration features someone who is actually larger than you. A lot of these demos are big guys working the technique in smaller guys. This here is gold.
Just what my son needs! He’s been struggling as a sophomore varsity wrestler bumped up in class facing opponents usually much taller. He needs more tools in his arsenal. I’ll have him drill this tonight before his tri meet tomorrow. TY
Warms my heart to hear that brother. This is one of the most useful takedowns I’ve ever learned, I hope it works out for him. Let me know if he has any sticking points or wants to troubleshoot any specific areas. All the best 🙌🏻🤼🤙🏻
You best tell your son that he better not be trying to fight people bigger than him and try some wrestling moves. I assure you, the result will not be the same that you see on some "pride fighting" show or ufc, your son will wind up hurt bad.
@@theunfazed7109 Agreed! I remind him of this often. He’s a 17 year old always wanting to test himself though. With regards to my comment however, it was in the scope of high school wrestling. Due to a very stacked roster, he has always wrestled up in weight since his freshman year, and as a result, often times faces much taller opponents who out weigh him usually by 10lbs or more. Today is actually his first high school practice of the 22/23 season. He has put on some mass this year, so as long as he doesn’t cut too much, his weight should be better. He will still undoubtedly face taller skinnier opponents but with another year of hard work under his belt I think he will have a good season. All that said, I do worry about altercations on the street though. You never know what sociopath you may bump into out there.
Love that you mentioned the "tension creates tension " concept . It applies to so many martial arts . I do a lot of sensitivity and flow drills from various ones and they really help to apply that , You can turn the tension on and off depending on what reaction you want. Also as a taller , bigger guy, I can tell you firsthand I don't like grappling with somebody shorter . They have lower hips and shoulders so I lose the use of certain major muscle groups. It's hard to stop the other guy from raising your elbows because they have the leverage .
This is a great specialized move to have in the toolbox. I discovered your channel a while back and have to say your videos have been really helpful in my BJJ training. Thank you Coach Adam. Oss! 🙏
I just started BJJ and I’m woman at 5’3” 110lbs. My gym is males only so everyone is bigger and/or stronger. When I tried this they just kept pushing my head down and away 😆
Have to do it quickly so they don't get the chance to push it. Once u mastered it I think it should be fine. Anyway gonna try this today in my BJJ practice since I am small too. Will see how it goes
It wont work. You are not going to beat a Man in a fight, get over it. This is assuming you are a female and not just some idiot pretending to be female online. These stupid "techniques" these folks are doing on these videos will give you false confidence and get you hurt. My advice, stay your role as female and dont even try to be like a Man. I'm not being "mean", I'm being real with you. You gotta get real at some point and realize that this "bjj" stuff is not going to win fights in the real world. Scratch the videos you watch online, and get real.
Also, have another option at the ready. This one works well with an arm drag as second option. Similar starting position. Mix it up so they are kept guessing.
Great instruction! Great technique! Very practical. I’m an old BJJ guy so most of my opponents are younger, stronger and faster, but I can do this movement.
I just grappled a 120kg guy and I weigh 80 kg. The difference is this big guy was a seasoned grecko-roman wrestler. Forget about duck unders against his level of skill and experience. Best chance is to go for a low single.
@@dominicbenjamin8186 you can't lock up with him or handfight. You gotta use your feet and kinda box with your posts and collar ties (see Jordan Burroughs for this) and go for sweep singles where it's harder for him to sprawl on you. He can still do it obviously but since you have an outside angle, leverage is on your side. Go for low singles where even if he grabs you with a chest lock, at least he'll be throwing you from his knees or butt. So less dangerous. You can't hand fight a greckoroman wrestler who is bigger, stronger and more skilled, you can get really hurt especially if you're not used to being thrown. If he gets an underhook on you, better tighten up the overhook and go for a dump, which probably won't work and he'll get you in a headlock but if you have a really good arm drag from headlock while on your knees this is actually quite surprising for big guys even the skilled ones.
@@eugenymalo8704 Thanks you that was awesome! I will try to always remember this going forward. I'm not a wrestler but I trained a lot throughout my years adding tools in my arsenal( art of fighting). I've only had a handful to share with me from the wrestling background.
Nice move thanks for demonstrating on a larger opponent. Ever see the vids where they tell you this is the best takedown against a bigger opponent and they do it on someone smaller/same size yea kind of annoys me.
Yes! This makes sense! You’re so right ! Their are so many horrible vids out there & will get you smashed. I don’t know how many times I walked away saying well that dose not work.
I’ve always has issues with some aspects of BJJ. I’m a big guy, have had some martial arts training and been in some bad situations. I remember sparring with a BJJ black belt and we were practicing movements and capabilities of taking down a larger opponent similar to this. The problem I found was that in the majority of these situations, it was fairly fatal for the smaller BJJ guy when we were addressing non sport fighting scenarios. For example the majority of the time it was very easy to eye gouge, bite the jugular or rip the testicles unless you gain the back very quickly. If the smaller opponent is caught on the defensive dealing with these attacks, the larger weight would then lead into neck control (death) or an advantage. However this video is 100% on point. He goes for quick back control, recognizes the difficulty of the situation and is very technical about it. Kudos and respect.
I’m 6’3 and was 230 lbs back in high school. I have grappled with someone over 100lbs more than me in training. Natural strength from farm work. He was MONSTROUS. The difference in power and reach was nigh insurmountable. It felt like trying to move a table that was bolted to the ground. Sure I could get one up on him occasionally, but more often than not he could easily destroy me if he wanted to. Might as well have wrestled Thor Odinson. There’s always going to be that one guy that sees this and suddenly gets a hyper swollen ego.
If that guy does, then it will soon be deflated once he tries it and loses. But that could happen to anyone regardless of size and training. On the the other hand, some guys think all they need is size. Others, like me, rely almost completely on strength and endurance. Your mistake when taking on the bigger guy, was trying to out muscle him. Next time, run him around until he tires, they move in for the kill. Of course, that suggest your have some measure of endurance training above his. If you're both lummoxes, then it won't work.
So glad that I ran I to this. I’m an officer and although this is not where I will be mostly likely you never know when. Someone just wants to grab you and take you to the ground. Once in pinching his leg that wrist control Rhein same side will allow me to keep him there until help arrives as well as doing more distraction techniques it just detach and hold him down from afar. I will be subscribing.
Thank you for having me. I'm a kenpo guy. But my kenpo does require me to seek out superior actions and adapt them into my training as much as I can. Like I said you guys are good teachers. Those who know how are good students, those who know why are good teachers
I used the russian 2 on 1 in HS when I wrestled above my weight class. To wear down a big guy HANG on that arm and work around the mat. You soften him up and get him tired. From that 2 on 1 you have SOOOOO many attack options. Easy to snag a leg and trip. Also easy to grasp a single leg(cut to a high crotch of you feel like putting him in the ground), arm lock and do a standing peterson, or trip the opposite leg. Look up a wrestler named Ray Brinzer. Use his trips w that Russian 2 on 1(Ray taught it to me). You’ll be unstoppable
This was great, thank you for the video. I have not practiced Jiu Jitsu for years now, but it is still interesting to watch people that know what they are doing, and also know how to present the information well. One thing I didn't notice until between the 7:15 and 7:30 point, I believe, was how your were landing on your butt. I was initially thinking "ouch, that could hurt landing that way", then at the point of the video I mentioned, I saw your leg was bent so you were landing more on the outside of your upper leg and butt. That makes it seem like it would be less painful when learning this move.
Oh yah, totally painless. It's a very short distance to drop and my inside post hand is supporting most of my weight. The leg/butt merely 'touches' the ground then we turn and take the back. Nice observation!
I was doing that against my 300 lb friend just off of instinct. I thought it was common sense. My favorite move to do on him is faking a single, pivoting and immediately backpacking
I just found your videos an hour ago & this is everything I wish I had when I was in high school but super excited to have it now for my nephews!!! Great knowledge, breakdowns & explanations!! 😁
I needed this video because it’s been a while since I wrestled and my brother who likes to play fight a lot tried me and we were wrestling for a good while he has no experience but he’s 2 inches taller, weighs more, and is a bit stronger than me. While we wrestled I felt so sloppy because I completely forgot what to do I was only able to win because I got him tired. Watching these videos to refresh myself.
I wrestled Heavy Weight at 6'1 265Lbs, When wrestling the smaller guys that were state tourny good at 189 & 171, the ones that were the most successful implemented Sweep Singles on me. That way they just had to fight my whizzer by getting to my ankle and limp arm out.
So cool to read, glad it helps! If you like this type of technique you'll definitely benefit from this video as well: ua-cam.com/video/rxIt7lP1yrY/v-deo.html Thank you for watching!
IDK if its the best option, of course if it works it looks great .Depends on body type and athleticism etc. Definitely a option. I like the sweep single against bigger guys. Goes for the single leg but avoids the sprawl and you do not have to engage or grip up with the bigger guy. Ive used this technique against many players and have found it quite effective. This is mainly because i am very quick. Bottom line if a guys is bigger than you are, then you must have some advantage to counterbalance it. Whether it be speed, stamina, technique, or athleticism. It just cant beat a bigger guy if you have no other advantage to fight back with.
I like the single as well for larger opponents. I've described it as the "best overall takedown" in general in other videos. You're also right about needing some kind of advantage with attributes. In addition, if they're bigger you DEFINITELY need better technique. That is, you need to be smarter about what technique you're using and better at using it offensively than they are at defending. People are always asking, what if he's bigger, stronger, faster, has better cardio, and is as good as you technically? Well, then you lose lol you lose very badly.
A Swing single although effective in this context, in my opinion can be somewhat advanced for the common wrestler, requires confidence as well as some swagger to pull off clean. the technique taught is better, but how about just a simple crack down on the ankle if you pull them towards you to bait, then when the naturally react to pullback, you just drop down to the and suck it under your shoulder, climb them like a fallen tree. OR single leg to treetop. Idk it’s been so long for me idk how I ended up here lol
Good stuff. I love the half Nelson follow up. I’d always been taught to get the far-side Dagastani hand-cuff. But …jeez the half Nelson is right there.
Thank you! Yes, my "SKILL over SIZE" instructional is dropping soon which will show you exactly, step by step, how to takedown much larger opponents in any scenario. Until then, go to my channel page you'll find a short playlist of the most effective ways to takedown a bigger opponent. Welcome to the channel!
Clean! Great break down. I’ve used it many times to take much bigger guys backs extremely fast with very little damage and energy use.. other than a quick arm drag to high crotch. This is the way to get quick control and choke out somebody a lot bigger than you.
@@WrestlingUniversity Steve is a good guy. The BJJ community is super small so its really cool to see the random connection via a UA-cam video. At first I saw the Carlson affiliation....I'm like cool my lineage is also Carlson....then the Steve Baca connection.....HOLY SHIT....all the way out in Michigan! 🤣 The next time I'm in Grand Rapids I'd love to stop by and learn.
If you clicked on this video… let me tell you something.. im 5’9 on a good day and 5/10 times i would fight guys over 6 foot in a street fight i would lose. I don’t know about you but I didn’t like those odds. You have to have a knife on you. Or a gun, knuckles, you have to have a equalizer. Now, i win 10/10 fights. 👍🏻 the more you know.
5’9-5’10 is the perfect combo for speed/power..you must really suck😂 I would rather fight a slower, bigger guy all day than a shorter skinny dude, strictly due to their endurance..most of the fighting legends are under 6 ft tall, but it is obvious you never looked in to that😂
So you don't know how to grapple or fight. Cause my buddy who is 130 dog walks 200+ pound people. Even went to a high school and tossed their 230 pound wrestling coach around. 2 time state championship winner. Flo national winner. Aside from grappling Muay Thai goes a long way too. A single leg kick is humbling bodybuilders.
Looks good 👍 in practice I ( 6'3 145) sometimes wrestle our heavyweight (6'4 285) and I've been struggling trying to avoid the tie up, headlock throws, or single - double legs as I've just been killed by his big arms and heavy sprawl. My go-to at the moment is a low single where I throw my bony shoulder into his shin and pull his heel in creating that painful leverage against his bone.
I’m learning wrestling to strengthen my standup game for an upcoming BJJ tournament. I’m going up a weight class because last time they almost didn’t let me compete because I was a couple kilos over lol
Man I like the way u articulate these techniques Man, super clear while being detailed. I see that you're at a jiu jotsu gym - ever thinking of covering how to finish armbars from guards without getting slammed? I'm 155 lbs and everyone does this ND it's illegal in pure jiu jigsu so I can't find any Dvice on that online lol
Haha you’re good brother. I’m focusing solely on modified wrestling takedowns for bjj for the time being, but will consider exploring those topics in the future! Thank you for watching!
@@WrestlingUniversity no worries! How about effective single leg defence? When someone grabs my leg and lifts it high I usually fall(due to bad flexibility more than balance)...how can I stay upright in those situations?
@@nedz5852 just seeing this, will get you some defensive techniques very soon. btw my first full length instructional is dropping soon which covers high level single leg defense in great detail. Excited to share!
I blew my back out trying to take down my buddy who was 320 I was 185 at the time only exactly the way you demonstrated at beginning when you shot in and he came down on your back. I shot in he immediately pummeled down all his weight and force on my back wile I was bent over locked on his leg. My back popped I hit the floor and couldn't get back up pain was tremendous. Had to call a ambulance they showed up and took me out on a stretcher. My back was messed up and ended up on pain killers. Still 10 years later I can easily injury the area of the back. Any repetitive work that requires using my lower back makes my back act up bad even today. Wish I knew these techniques back then. There's weight classes for a reason.
@@earthphoenix7068 ego is the answer, I had taken him down many times before with single and double legs, judo take downs Harai Goshi, uchi Mata to name a couple. manipulation of his body weight. I was very strong and fast at the time but he was just ready and reacted hard and fast. My approach was a little sloppy that day as well. For a big guy he was no slouth flexible and he had some wrestling experience in high school. Judo worked best on him
A lot of these need to be practiced with street or work wear. I moonlight in security and occasionally get access to an open gym and have been practicing some of the defences, attacks with my tactical boots on. I’ve been surprised how and it makes a big difference for some movements that feel totally natural in gi and barefoot. Add a bit of heel and weight to your feet, pants instead of shorts and unless you’re practicing with them on, it can feel totally different from the dojo.
Standing Ovation 👏 Brother I’m getting smashed by bigger guys & yes they land on me and it sucks! Love this , I have to mentally be prepared to stick my head on one these bigger guys shoulder. I AM NOT A WRESTLER , so I need a lot of help. Do you have newbie vids? Awesome just subscribed 👍👍 up
Love to hear it, checkout the “Mastering Takedowns” playlist off our page. This 11 video series comprises a complete A-Z on takedowns for absolute beginners. Thanks for watching :)
@@WrestlingUniversity absolutely! I also shared your channel with a few guys in class. I know of one of them that subscribed. Also where you guys located? I would love to maybe plan to come visit your gym for a week and work wrestling. Thank you
At 3:50, can you elaborate more on how to slip your head from an opponent's shoulder, without jolting the spine? It seems like a spinal-injury is possible from it or am I wrong? Thanks
One thing a lot of people miss , when you are small. Most big people also have big feet . A huge target ,one good stomp and they are disabled. Always wear good strong foot wear .
Hello thanks for this vid. It's just what I need. I started wrestling in January and as a woman of 5'0, 51kg and 17yo, all of my other male teammates are way bigger and heavier than me
That's a tough spot to be in, but you'll gain experience quickly practicing with those guys. On another note, I have an entire instructional dropping soon on how to takedown a larger, stronger opponent called "SKILL over SIZE" just make sure you're subscribed to the channel and you won't miss it!
any technique that could get you a dominant position if the bigger opponent sprawls on u with an arm-in guillotine grip (rather than the traditional belly grip in wrestling)?
Absolutely,,, duck unders..!! Getting behind bigger stronger opponents and sweeping feet has always been my MO..!! Even if you're super fast at a single or double don't risk the front headlock to guillotine from a stronger guy,,, it's no fun if you get caught..!! Stay on that back no matter what..!!
the problem is when he gets a feel of your lower weright he will try to pick you up or double leg you and change all his base. This either has to be fast or it wont work well I think lol. Am I wrong?
Speed is a factor in nearly all technique on the feet (as opposed to on the ground). Being that humans have evolved to move quickest from the feet your windows of opportunity are significantly shorter than when on the ground. This is a basic difference between wrestling and bjj. Also the reason why wrestlers seem so fast, they've been trained to move effectively from the neutral position aka the feet.
This is a good takedown for advanced people imo....The fact your limited to only using it in certain situations w the precise grips and setup.. also seems like you could easily get snapped down or if you go to sit out, if your opponent has good reaction time there just going to fall on you smash n pass....This is not a takedown everyone could learn ... imo🤷
I'm curious how often this would pan out in an active resistance scenario. I imagine it wouldn't necessarily work in a street fight situation where the guy is going to be aggressively trying to hurt or grab you with both of his arms, and if he's that much bigger and stronger I can't imagine holding his arm in that position would be achievable. Could be wrong though, I'm just skeptical
To quote Ricky Bobby, "60% of the time it works, every time." But in all seriousness the Boot-Scoot is definitely a sport Jiu-Jitsu move. When one develops a reasonable level of proficiency with the Boot-Scoot it will be one of the highest finishing rate takedowns in your tool belt. It's the one move I can guarantee I'll get a takedown with based solely on it's simplicity and surprise factor. When it's done properly it truly feels like it came out of nowhere. Very reliable, very safe, high finishing rate.
@@WrestlingUniversity yeah, I figured...I think it's maybe worth being clearer in future that sport is what you're talking about in videos such as these - because when someone hears "The EASIEST way to TAKEDOWN A BIGGER OPPONENT!" without the addition of "in competition / a sport setting", it's potentially setting very dangerous false expectations for a lot of people who are looking for self defense information when they click on videos with titles like that...and not all of them will know enough to be able to spot the difference
I mean there is no discussion of ur opponent trying to physically harm u for the most part I think an individual with moderate common sense would think sport when watching this. There was one reference I believe to an opponent potentially being an unskilled grappled to be fair. That being said MOST street fight end up in a clinched position at some point so this is very useful IMO as is wrestling in general to all forms of combat. It’s up to the individual to know where to apply it. After the butt scoot I would maybe want to use the momentum to drag the polenta down while throwing right hands as is going down or immediately after for example. Whew forgive me it’s late and I’m stoned, I coulda kept going but I had to catch myself there. I found ur video useful thanks
@@davidmendizabal8133 lol correct. I gave an explanation in the description that pretty much matches your breakdown; that it's more suitable for sport grappling (wrestling and bjj), but could in theory apply elsewhere. I guess no one reads the description these days. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@WrestlingUniversity Honestly dont mind these people theres always a couple of "that wouldnt work in da streetz" guys on every single bjj/wrestling/martial arts video, the reality is if you train a grappling sport you are better positioned for self defense then 90% of people, the rest of its application to self defense is generally common sense and teaching that is not your responsibility.
I like your channel. With all due respect, I think the snatch/high single, Russian tie, and underhook (if set up correctly) are the most effective against larger opponents. You actually did a video in the best featuring the snatch single on how to take down bigger guys. Danaher also hails it as the king of self defense take downs. Cain Velasquez took down a much bigger opponents using the high single too. Given that you’re doing a series, can you please include a video on the use of the *underhook against bigger opponents*? I’ve had some good success with using it on guys 50+ lbs heavier than me as long as I put my weight into it and get a good angle.
I agree. Verbiage starts to play a big role here. Effective can be translated in many ways, one of them being “scenario versatility” meaning it can be used in just about any scenario against any size opponent. I will say though, there’s no takedown more “effortless” than the boot scoot. The opponent literally falls to the ground for you (if you hit it correctly). It just can’t be used in mma or self defense so that is what makes it less “effective” than the snatch single. Even the slide-by isn’t this effortless as many times you end up standing behind your opponent, but still have to get them to the ground. I will definitely feature some underhook and Russian tie stuff in the future. I touched on the underhook briefly in my hand fighting video, but will elaborate once I cover the curriculum I have planned. Thanks for watching and thank you for the dialogue 🙏🏻
@@WrestlingUniversity thank you for the response. It’s a good topic I don’t see much focused on elsewhere, if you can take down a bigger opponent that is gold
I most certainly agree! I wrestled for 12 years in folk style and freestyle. From elementary through college and ALWAYS against bigger guys…..I found that it helped when I wrestled against guys my size.
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I’m glad this demonstration features someone who is actually larger than you. A lot of these demos are big guys working the technique in smaller guys. This here is gold.
Just what my son needs! He’s been struggling as a sophomore varsity wrestler bumped up in class facing opponents usually much taller. He needs more tools in his arsenal. I’ll have him drill this tonight before his tri meet tomorrow. TY
Warms my heart to hear that brother. This is one of the most useful takedowns I’ve ever learned, I hope it works out for him. Let me know if he has any sticking points or wants to troubleshoot any specific areas. All the best 🙌🏻🤼🤙🏻
You best tell your son that he better not be trying to fight people bigger than him and try some wrestling moves. I assure you, the result will not be the same that you see on some "pride fighting" show or ufc, your son will wind up hurt bad.
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Agreed! I remind him of this often. He’s a 17 year old always wanting to test himself though. With regards to my comment however, it was in the scope of high school wrestling. Due to a very stacked roster, he has always wrestled up in weight since his freshman year, and as a result, often times faces much taller opponents who out weigh him usually by 10lbs or more. Today is actually his first high school practice of the 22/23 season. He has put on some mass this year, so as long as he doesn’t cut too much, his weight should be better. He will still undoubtedly face taller skinnier opponents but with another year of hard work under his belt I think he will have a good season. All that said, I do worry about altercations on the street though. You never know what sociopath you may bump into out there.
@@theunfazed7109 spoken like a real coward.
@@WaGwan-n6x? Weird fella.
Love that you mentioned the "tension creates tension " concept . It applies to so many martial arts . I do a lot of sensitivity and flow drills from various ones and they really help to apply that , You can turn the tension on and off depending on what reaction you want. Also as a taller , bigger guy, I can tell you firsthand I don't like grappling with somebody shorter . They have lower hips and shoulders so I lose the use of certain major muscle groups. It's hard to stop the other guy from raising your elbows because they have the leverage .
This is a great specialized move to have in the toolbox. I discovered your channel a while back and have to say your videos have been really helpful in my BJJ training. Thank you Coach Adam. Oss! 🙏
Warms my heart to hear that. Thank you, keep up the hard work!
but im 260 brother
😂 these bodybuilders are so delusional
261 over here. You have no chance
@@rally_chronicles I’m 205 I would fuck u up😂😂 especially if you have no amateur or professional experience
260 killo?
@@IvohhAll fun and games until you get suplexed …🤣😭David and Goliath only works in books.
I just started BJJ and I’m woman at 5’3” 110lbs. My gym is males only so everyone is bigger and/or stronger. When I tried this they just kept pushing my head down and away 😆
Have you managed to find any other takedowns that you have a higher success rate with?
Have to do it quickly so they don't get the chance to push it. Once u mastered it I think it should be fine. Anyway gonna try this today in my BJJ practice since I am small too. Will see how it goes
yeah unfortunatly if you are that small you cant do anything
It wont work. You are not going to beat a Man in a fight, get over it. This is assuming you are a female and not just some idiot pretending to be female online. These stupid "techniques" these folks are doing on these videos will give you false confidence and get you hurt. My advice, stay your role as female and dont even try to be like a Man. I'm not being "mean", I'm being real with you. You gotta get real at some point and realize that this "bjj" stuff is not going to win fights in the real world. Scratch the videos you watch online, and get real.
Also, have another option at the ready. This one works well with an arm drag as second option. Similar starting position. Mix it up so they are kept guessing.
Great instruction! Great technique! Very practical. I’m an old BJJ guy so most of my opponents are younger, stronger and faster, but I can do this movement.
It's a good one to help tame the young bucks, use their aggression against them. Welcome to the channel!
Looks to me like a great way to get a knee to the head from the right knee as he goes down.
I just grappled a 120kg guy and I weigh 80 kg. The difference is this big guy was a seasoned grecko-roman wrestler. Forget about duck unders against his level of skill and experience. Best chance is to go for a low single.
What is a good counter to that, or choose a base and brace position
@@dominicbenjamin8186 are you asking me what's a good counter to low singles and sweeps singles as a big guy?
@@eugenymalo8704 no I'm asking what's a good counter if you weigh less or are smaller going up against Greco-Roman wrestling.
@@dominicbenjamin8186 you can't lock up with him or handfight. You gotta use your feet and kinda box with your posts and collar ties (see Jordan Burroughs for this) and go for sweep singles where it's harder for him to sprawl on you. He can still do it obviously but since you have an outside angle, leverage is on your side. Go for low singles where even if he grabs you with a chest lock, at least he'll be throwing you from his knees or butt. So less dangerous. You can't hand fight a greckoroman wrestler who is bigger, stronger and more skilled, you can get really hurt especially if you're not used to being thrown. If he gets an underhook on you, better tighten up the overhook and go for a dump, which probably won't work and he'll get you in a headlock but if you have a really good arm drag from headlock while on your knees this is actually quite surprising for big guys even the skilled ones.
@@eugenymalo8704 Thanks you that was awesome! I will try to always remember this going forward. I'm not a wrestler but I trained a lot throughout my years adding tools in my arsenal( art of fighting). I've only had a handful to share with me from the wrestling background.
I just tried this tonight after a couple of tries it really works!! Thank you brother love the channel
Nice move thanks for demonstrating on a larger opponent. Ever see the vids where they tell you this is the best takedown against a bigger opponent and they do it on someone smaller/same size yea kind of annoys me.
Yah I’ve done that lol
Yes
@@WrestlingUniversity what about heel hook ?
Yes! This makes sense! You’re so right ! Their are so many horrible vids out there & will get you smashed. I don’t know how many times I walked away saying well that dose not work.
On God they always do man finally someone that actually does it in a bigger opponent
I’ve always has issues with some aspects of BJJ. I’m a big guy, have had some martial arts training and been in some bad situations. I remember sparring with a BJJ black belt and we were practicing movements and capabilities of taking down a larger opponent similar to this. The problem I found was that in the majority of these situations, it was fairly fatal for the smaller BJJ guy when we were addressing non sport fighting scenarios. For example the majority of the time it was very easy to eye gouge, bite the jugular or rip the testicles unless you gain the back very quickly. If the smaller opponent is caught on the defensive dealing with these attacks, the larger weight would then lead into neck control (death) or an advantage. However this video is 100% on point. He goes for quick back control, recognizes the difficulty of the situation and is very technical about it. Kudos and respect.
I instantly saw this video as instructional for sports wrestling tbh..did not give a self defense vibe at all.
I’m 6’3 and was 230 lbs back in high school. I have grappled with someone over 100lbs more than me in training. Natural strength from farm work. He was MONSTROUS. The difference in power and reach was nigh insurmountable. It felt like trying to move a table that was bolted to the ground. Sure I could get one up on him occasionally, but more often than not he could easily destroy me if he wanted to. Might as well have wrestled Thor Odinson. There’s always going to be that one guy that sees this and suddenly gets a hyper swollen ego.
If that guy does, then it will soon be deflated once he tries it and loses. But that could happen to anyone regardless of size and training.
On the the other hand, some guys think all they need is size. Others, like me, rely almost completely on strength and endurance. Your mistake when taking on the bigger guy, was trying to out muscle him. Next time, run him around until he tires, they move in for the kill. Of course, that suggest your have some measure of endurance training above his. If you're both lummoxes, then it won't work.
You’re just a horrible grappler, you are 230 pounds you should at least be able to give him a good test
This is the YT channel I’ve been searching for. Thank you!
Glad to hear it, welcome to the channel!
Perfect, i tried something like that with someone way bigger and stronger, and that was the only time i took him down. Thanks
Extremely helpful vid! Will use this today. I wrestle bigger boys all the time and i’m a small female wrestler
Thank you, we will try to practice this technique with my brothers. They are engaged in freestyle wrestling and almost always face larger opponents.
So glad that I ran I to this. I’m an officer and although this is not where I will be mostly likely you never know when. Someone just wants to grab you and take you to the ground. Once in pinching his leg that wrist control Rhein same side will allow me to keep him there until help arrives as well as doing more distraction techniques it just detach and hold him down from afar. I will be subscribing.
You guys are good teachers.
Thank you Carlos, welcome to the channel
Thank you for having me. I'm a kenpo guy. But my kenpo does require me to seek out superior actions and adapt them into my training as much as I can. Like I said you guys are good teachers. Those who know how are good students, those who know why are good teachers
Agreed. When size differed. Don't do fancy stupid things. Do simple thing that works is better
if a guy that big wants to fight, he's going to see my "get little" technique 🏃
I've been doing BJJ for a a few months now and this is super helpful as I always struggle to get takedowns against bigger guys
So sweet when u mix bjj and wrestling. A little boxing and u become more lethal
Thank you. Gonna have to see how it works out in the dojo later.
I used the russian 2 on 1 in HS when I wrestled above my weight class. To wear down a big guy HANG on that arm and work around the mat. You soften him up and get him tired.
From that 2 on 1 you have SOOOOO many attack options. Easy to snag a leg and trip. Also easy to grasp a single leg(cut to a high crotch of you feel like putting him in the ground), arm lock and do a standing peterson, or trip the opposite leg.
Look up a wrestler named Ray Brinzer. Use his trips w that Russian 2 on 1(Ray taught it to me). You’ll be unstoppable
This was great, thank you for the video. I have not practiced Jiu Jitsu for years now, but it is still interesting to watch people that know what they are doing, and also know how to present the information well.
One thing I didn't notice until between the 7:15 and 7:30 point, I believe, was how your were landing on your butt. I was initially thinking "ouch, that could hurt landing that way", then at the point of the video I mentioned, I saw your leg was bent so you were landing more on the outside of your upper leg and butt. That makes it seem like it would be less painful when learning this move.
Oh yah, totally painless. It's a very short distance to drop and my inside post hand is supporting most of my weight. The leg/butt merely 'touches' the ground then we turn and take the back. Nice observation!
I was doing that against my 300 lb friend just off of instinct. I thought it was common sense. My favorite move to do on him is faking a single, pivoting and immediately backpacking
thank you so much! im 4 foot 11 1/2 and this helped a lot
At least you have a nice car
Ye.... I guess thats one of the percs😅👍
I just found your videos an hour ago & this is everything I wish I had when I was in high school but super excited to have it now for my nephews!!! Great knowledge, breakdowns & explanations!! 😁
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Thank you for this post. Please continue making more valuable techniques vids for smaller vs. bigger opponents (based on weight, not height.).
Great instructional, thanks man!
Great video i was actually doing a variation of this in class excellent technique
I needed this video because it’s been a while since I wrestled and my brother who likes to play fight a lot tried me and we were wrestling for a good while he has no experience but he’s 2 inches taller, weighs more, and is a bit stronger than me. While we wrestled I felt so sloppy because I completely forgot what to do I was only able to win because I got him tired. Watching these videos to refresh myself.
Just great!! Hope we see more of you!!
You definitely will :) anything in particular you’d like to learn?
I wrestled Heavy Weight at 6'1 265Lbs, When wrestling the smaller guys that were state tourny good at 189 & 171, the ones that were the most successful implemented Sweep Singles on me. That way they just had to fight my whizzer by getting to my ankle and limp arm out.
Awesome instruction, I am going to use this immediately! Thank you
Grate vid!!! Was looking for a vid like this and finally found the one.
So cool to read, glad it helps! If you like this type of technique you'll definitely benefit from this video as well:
ua-cam.com/video/rxIt7lP1yrY/v-deo.html
Thank you for watching!
Good stuff! great video, multiple angles etc.
setup - 1:40 , 3:35
sitOut - 2:30 , 3:50 , 4:30 , 5:10 , 7:10 , 9:10
finish - 7:40
reset - 6:25
IDK if its the best option, of course if it works it looks great .Depends on body type and athleticism etc. Definitely a option. I like the sweep single against bigger guys. Goes for the single leg but avoids the sprawl and you do not have to engage or grip up with the bigger guy. Ive used this technique against many players and have found it quite effective. This is mainly because i am very quick. Bottom line if a guys is bigger than you are, then you must have some advantage to counterbalance it. Whether it be speed, stamina, technique, or athleticism. It just cant beat a bigger guy if you have no other advantage to fight back with.
I like the single as well for larger opponents. I've described it as the "best overall takedown" in general in other videos. You're also right about needing some kind of advantage with attributes. In addition, if they're bigger you DEFINITELY need better technique. That is, you need to be smarter about what technique you're using and better at using it offensively than they are at defending. People are always asking, what if he's bigger, stronger, faster, has better cardio, and is as good as you technically? Well, then you lose lol you lose very badly.
A Swing single although effective in this context, in my opinion can be somewhat advanced for the common wrestler, requires confidence as well as some swagger to pull off clean.
the technique taught is better, but how about just a simple crack down on the ankle if you pull them towards you to bait, then when the naturally react to pullback, you just drop down to the and suck it under your shoulder, climb them like a fallen tree. OR single leg to treetop. Idk it’s been so long for me idk how I ended up here lol
Good stuff.
I love the half Nelson follow up.
I’d always been taught to get the far-side Dagastani hand-cuff. But …jeez the half Nelson is right there.
Second and third are best here. Thanks for sharing.
This is an amazing video and thanks for sharing! Where's the rest of the series, though? Is it behind a paywall somewhere?
Thank you! Yes, my "SKILL over SIZE" instructional is dropping soon which will show you exactly, step by step, how to takedown much larger opponents in any scenario. Until then, go to my channel page you'll find a short playlist of the most effective ways to takedown a bigger opponent. Welcome to the channel!
WOW!! You outsmart them, and use their strenght against them... Nice!
Clean! Great break down. I’ve used it many times to take much bigger guys backs extremely fast with very little damage and energy use.. other than a quick arm drag to high crotch. This is the way to get quick control and choke out somebody a lot bigger than you.
This is awesome, thank you!
Awesome. I'm a short, big guy, all the guys I see are taller than I am. I'm trying this! Thanks!! Osss
This is just what I needed thanks
Great technique and it was broken down in an easy to follow manner! Oddly enough I trained with Steve Baca a few times. Small world!
No way! He was my first professor! haha love Baca. Thanks for the comment maybe I'll catch you at the gym sometime I still visit when in town
@@WrestlingUniversity Steve is a good guy. The BJJ community is super small so its really cool to see the random connection via a UA-cam video. At first I saw the Carlson affiliation....I'm like cool my lineage is also Carlson....then the Steve Baca connection.....HOLY SHIT....all the way out in Michigan! 🤣 The next time I'm in Grand Rapids I'd love to stop by and learn.
If you clicked on this video… let me tell you something.. im 5’9 on a good day and 5/10 times i would fight guys over 6 foot in a street fight i would lose. I don’t know about you but I didn’t like those odds. You have to have a knife on you. Or a gun, knuckles, you have to have a equalizer. Now, i win 10/10 fights. 👍🏻 the more you know.
sounds like youre the problem
@@captainkirk7513 nope.. blacks, and a lot of the times mexicans, but we all know it’s the jews that are the puppet masters behind both problems. 😂
@@BeowulfAllraudr thanks for confirming my apprehension
5’9-5’10 is the perfect combo for speed/power..you must really suck😂 I would rather fight a slower, bigger guy all day than a shorter skinny dude, strictly due to their endurance..most of the fighting legends are under 6 ft tall, but it is obvious you never looked in to that😂
So you don't know how to grapple or fight. Cause my buddy who is 130 dog walks 200+ pound people. Even went to a high school and tossed their 230 pound wrestling coach around. 2 time state championship winner. Flo national winner. Aside from grappling Muay Thai goes a long way too. A single leg kick is humbling bodybuilders.
This is effing great! How did you learn this? This was never taught to me in BJJ or wrestling
Great technique breakdown 💪🏼✨️🔥
"If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball!" - Patches O'Houlihan
Looks good 👍 in practice I ( 6'3 145) sometimes wrestle our heavyweight (6'4 285) and I've been struggling trying to avoid the tie up, headlock throws, or single - double legs as I've just been killed by his big arms and heavy sprawl. My go-to at the moment is a low single where I throw my bony shoulder into his shin and pull his heel in creating that painful leverage against his bone.
6'3 145 God damn bro eat sum
Love me a low single against big guys
lol ngl that was funny. @USADA
What’s the point of being 6’3” if ur 145 😭😭
Ur heavy weight must be terrible
Nice move.
How often do you catch an accidental knee to the face though?
In nearly 30yrs of wrestling, not once. Your face is safe with this one brother :)
I’m learning wrestling to strengthen my standup game for an upcoming BJJ tournament. I’m going up a weight class because last time they almost didn’t let me compete because I was a couple kilos over lol
This was awesome !
Appreciate it Steve!
Just came to join in on everyone else in saying thank you for these instructionals and I just subscribed
Ty brother glad they’re helpful and welcome to the channel 🏆
Awesome solid. Would that change if striking were involved? (fight/self defense)?
This is great content
Speed and agility is the advantage of the small guys
Very cool im just starting out so takedowns are all hard to pull off
You’re in the right place. Welcome to the channel brother
Man I like the way u articulate these techniques Man, super clear while being detailed. I see that you're at a jiu jotsu gym - ever thinking of covering how to finish armbars from guards without getting slammed? I'm 155 lbs and everyone does this ND it's illegal in pure jiu jigsu so I can't find any Dvice on that online lol
^sorry for the atrocious typing lol my phones a POS
Haha you’re good brother. I’m focusing solely on modified wrestling takedowns for bjj for the time being, but will consider exploring those topics in the future! Thank you for watching!
@@WrestlingUniversity no worries! How about effective single leg defence? When someone grabs my leg and lifts it high I usually fall(due to bad flexibility more than balance)...how can I stay upright in those situations?
@@nedz5852 just seeing this, will get you some defensive techniques very soon. btw my first full length instructional is dropping soon which covers high level single leg defense in great detail. Excited to share!
Ankle picks man work wonders on big guys for me personally
I blew my back out trying to take down my buddy who was 320 I was 185 at the time only exactly the way you demonstrated at beginning when you shot in and he came down on your back. I shot in he immediately pummeled down all his weight and force on my back wile I was bent over locked on his leg. My back popped I hit the floor and couldn't get back up pain was tremendous. Had to call a ambulance they showed up and took me out on a stretcher. My back was messed up and ended up on pain killers. Still 10 years later I can easily injury the area of the back. Any repetitive work that requires using my lower back makes my back act up bad even today. Wish I knew these techniques back then. There's weight classes for a reason.
Why are you trying a double leg? Trips and literally anything else would have been better.
@@earthphoenix7068 ego is the answer, I had taken him down many times before with single and double legs, judo take downs Harai Goshi, uchi Mata to name a couple. manipulation of his body weight. I was very strong and fast at the time but he was just ready and reacted hard and fast. My approach was a little sloppy that day as well. For a big guy he was no slouth flexible and he had some wrestling experience in high school. Judo worked best on him
I suscribed, I Liked, and I learned. Thank you OSS
A lot of these need to be practiced with street or work wear. I moonlight in security and occasionally get access to an open gym and have been practicing some of the defences, attacks with my tactical boots on. I’ve been surprised how and it makes a big difference for some movements that feel totally natural in gi and barefoot. Add a bit of heel and weight to your feet, pants instead of shorts and unless you’re practicing with them on, it can feel totally different from the dojo.
Standing Ovation 👏 Brother I’m getting smashed by bigger guys & yes they land on me and it sucks! Love this , I have to mentally be prepared to stick my head on one these bigger guys shoulder. I AM NOT A WRESTLER , so I need a lot of help. Do you have newbie vids? Awesome just subscribed 👍👍 up
Love to hear it, checkout the “Mastering Takedowns” playlist off our page. This 11 video series comprises a complete A-Z on takedowns for absolute beginners. Thanks for watching :)
@@WrestlingUniversity absolutely! I also shared your channel with a few guys in class. I know of one of them that subscribed. Also where you guys located? I would love to maybe plan to come visit your gym for a week and work wrestling. Thank you
@@Aceinthehole1179 that's so helpful, thank you! We are in Grand Rapids, MI. Where are you?
@@WrestlingUniversity Alabama.. Man I wish I could get one on one training with you guy’s.
Maybe the best explanation of this technique, ever.
Thank you brother
At 3:50, can you elaborate more on how to slip your head from an opponent's shoulder, without jolting the spine? It seems like a spinal-injury is possible from it or am I wrong?
Thanks
Excellent instruction and details. Oss.
Thank you Joseph!
you look like a really good wrestler but as you said its difficult muscle for muscle.....hows your running away move ?
I'm about the same size as the big guy. How do I squish little guys that become aggressive and are out to prove they're big shots?
This was well broken down...thanks man
Glad you enjoyed it brother
You're setting yourself up for trouble right there.
The big guy is going to pump left hooks into his ribs and come up with a knee strike to the solar plexus.
One thing a lot of people miss , when you are small. Most big people also have big feet . A huge target ,one good stomp and they are disabled. Always wear good strong foot wear .
Ouch! Lol
dawg this is gon be so useful my partners are like heads above me
Excellent!
Ty Scott!
thank you Im trying this in class
Hello thanks for this vid. It's just what I need. I started wrestling in January and as a woman of 5'0, 51kg and 17yo, all of my other male teammates are way bigger and heavier than me
That's a tough spot to be in, but you'll gain experience quickly practicing with those guys. On another note, I have an entire instructional dropping soon on how to takedown a larger, stronger opponent called "SKILL over SIZE" just make sure you're subscribed to the channel and you won't miss it!
@@WrestlingUniversity thank you ❤️
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As a tall person I'll keep this in mind
Thank dear, it is very nice move
This is epic, thanks !
Thank you! Great stuff!.
awesome. Clever straight forward.
Good stuff
Thanks for the visit
@@WrestlingUniversity great channel
Have you been able to go straight to RNC from this?
any technique that could get you a dominant position if the bigger opponent sprawls on u with an arm-in guillotine grip (rather than the traditional belly grip in wrestling)?
Lincoln Mcllravy was the master of this move and proved it works at the highest level.
Absolutely,,, duck unders..!! Getting behind bigger stronger opponents and sweeping feet has always been my MO..!! Even if you're super fast at a single or double don't risk the front headlock to guillotine from a stronger guy,,, it's no fun if you get caught..!! Stay on that back no matter what..!!
I dont know why but, on the tumbnail, the guy on the left, reminded me of the 'I did a thing'-guy :D
The title should be "The EASIEST way to TAKE DOWN a BIGGER OPPONENT!".
Too bad there's no such thing. Its one takedown method on a larger opponent.
@@krane15 WTH? That has nothing to do with what I wrote.
We are all training for the easy situation that we never really gonna get. 😂
the problem is when he gets a feel of your lower weright he will try to pick you up or double leg you and change all his base. This either has to be fast or it wont work well I think lol.
Am I wrong?
Speed is a factor in nearly all technique on the feet (as opposed to on the ground). Being that humans have evolved to move quickest from the feet your windows of opportunity are significantly shorter than when on the ground. This is a basic difference between wrestling and bjj. Also the reason why wrestlers seem so fast, they've been trained to move effectively from the neutral position aka the feet.
This is a good takedown for advanced people imo....The fact your limited to only using it in certain situations w the precise grips and setup.. also seems like you could easily get snapped down or if you go to sit out, if your opponent has good reaction time there just going to fall on you smash n pass....This is not a takedown everyone could learn ... imo🤷
I'm curious how often this would pan out in an active resistance scenario. I imagine it wouldn't necessarily work in a street fight situation where the guy is going to be aggressively trying to hurt or grab you with both of his arms, and if he's that much bigger and stronger I can't imagine holding his arm in that position would be achievable. Could be wrong though, I'm just skeptical
To quote Ricky Bobby, "60% of the time it works, every time." But in all seriousness the Boot-Scoot is definitely a sport Jiu-Jitsu move. When one develops a reasonable level of proficiency with the Boot-Scoot it will be one of the highest finishing rate takedowns in your tool belt. It's the one move I can guarantee I'll get a takedown with based solely on it's simplicity and surprise factor. When it's done properly it truly feels like it came out of nowhere. Very reliable, very safe, high finishing rate.
@@WrestlingUniversity yeah, I figured...I think it's maybe worth being clearer in future that sport is what you're talking about in videos such as these - because when someone hears "The EASIEST way to TAKEDOWN A BIGGER OPPONENT!" without the addition of "in competition / a sport setting", it's potentially setting very dangerous false expectations for a lot of people who are looking for self defense information when they click on videos with titles like that...and not all of them will know enough to be able to spot the difference
I mean there is no discussion of ur opponent trying to physically harm u for the most part I think an individual with moderate common sense would think sport when watching this. There was one reference I believe to an opponent potentially being an unskilled grappled to be fair. That being said MOST street fight end up in a clinched position at some point so this is very useful IMO as is wrestling in general to all forms of combat. It’s up to the individual to know where to apply it. After the butt scoot I would maybe want to use the momentum to drag the polenta down while throwing right hands as is going down or immediately after for example. Whew forgive me it’s late and I’m stoned, I coulda kept going but I had to catch myself there. I found ur video useful thanks
@@davidmendizabal8133 lol correct. I gave an explanation in the description that pretty much matches your breakdown; that it's more suitable for sport grappling (wrestling and bjj), but could in theory apply elsewhere. I guess no one reads the description these days. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@WrestlingUniversity Honestly dont mind these people theres always a couple of "that wouldnt work in da streetz" guys on every single bjj/wrestling/martial arts video, the reality is if you train a grappling sport you are better positioned for self defense then 90% of people, the rest of its application to self defense is generally common sense and teaching that is not your responsibility.
I like your channel. With all due respect, I think the snatch/high single, Russian tie, and underhook (if set up correctly) are the most effective against larger opponents. You actually did a video in the best featuring the snatch single on how to take down bigger guys. Danaher also hails it as the king of self defense take downs. Cain Velasquez took down a much bigger opponents using the high single too.
Given that you’re doing a series, can you please include a video on the use of the *underhook against bigger opponents*? I’ve had some good success with using it on guys 50+ lbs heavier than me as long as I put my weight into it and get a good angle.
I agree. Verbiage starts to play a big role here. Effective can be translated in many ways, one of them being “scenario versatility” meaning it can be used in just about any scenario against any size opponent. I will say though, there’s no takedown more “effortless” than the boot scoot. The opponent literally falls to the ground for you (if you hit it correctly). It just can’t be used in mma or self defense so that is what makes it less “effective” than the snatch single. Even the slide-by isn’t this effortless as many times you end up standing behind your opponent, but still have to get them to the ground. I will definitely feature some underhook and Russian tie stuff in the future. I touched on the underhook briefly in my hand fighting video, but will elaborate once I cover the curriculum I have planned. Thanks for watching and thank you for the dialogue 🙏🏻
@@WrestlingUniversity thank you for the response. It’s a good topic I don’t see much focused on elsewhere, if you can take down a bigger opponent that is gold
I most certainly agree! I wrestled for 12 years in folk style and freestyle. From elementary through college and ALWAYS against bigger guys…..I found that it helped when I wrestled against guys my size.
@@fraire83 are you referring to the Underhook or snatch single?
what if at the start the opponent doesn't wrap their arm around your neck. How could you flick them over you?