Standup Takedown Techniques

Takedowns are the bridge between standing and ground fighting. A clean takedown puts you in a dominant top position and scores points in competition. In BJJ, you do not need Olympic-level wrestling. You need a few reliable entries that work with grips.

Single legs, double legs, and body lock takedowns form the core of BJJ standup offense. Each one works differently depending on your opponent's stance and grips. Learning when to shoot versus when to snap down or trip separates effective standup from random diving.

Start with one or two takedowns and drill them until they feel natural. Add a guard pull as your backup so you are never stuck standing with no plan. Grip fighting is the setup for everything. Win the grips, win the takedown.