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Double leg takedown

Also called Double leg, Morote gari

A wrestling shot where you change levels, drive through their hips and wrap both legs. You finish by turning the corner or driving them straight back to the mat.

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Key steps

  1. Change levels by bending your knees, keeping your back straight and your head up.
  2. Step your lead foot deep between their feet as you shoot forward.
  3. Drop to your lead knee and wrap both arms behind their thighs.
  4. Pin your head tight to their side and pull their knees together.
  5. Step your back foot up and turn the corner to take them down to the side.
  6. Land chest to chest and move past their legs before they recover guard.

Key details

  • Lower your level with your legs; folding forward at the waist puts your neck in guillotine range.
  • A shallow penetration step leaves you reaching, so they can sprawl over your arms.
  • Keeping your head up and your back straight lets you drive forward instead of collapsing.