Technique by: Marcio Feitosa    Photos by: Dave Contreras

The single leg takedown is a common way to get taken down, particularly when training without the gi. While there are numerous ways to escape when your opponent has one of your legs in the air, this particular counter becomes even more effective the tighter your opponent holds on. This sacrifice throw relies on you being able to keep your opponent’s grip locked on tight to your leg. His committed attack is what ends up sending him flat on his back on the mat enabling you to get on top and apply a submission of your own - in this case an armbar or an americana.

3-1. Marcelo has a deep single on Marcio.

3-2. Marcio grabs Marcelo’s grip with his right and reaches over and grabs Mareclo’s back just below his armpit.

3-3. Marcio steps his right leg in between Marcelo’s legs and lowers his hips. He uses his left leg now as a hook.

3-4. Marcio sits back and pulls Marcelo over him. He maintains his grips and uses his left leg to bring Marcelo forward.

3-5. Marcelo puts Marcio in headlock.

3-6. Marcio maintains his grip and rolls Marcelo on to his back.

3-7. From here he turns toward Marcelo…

3-8. … and quickly hops to the opposite side.

3-9. To control Marcelo, Marcio pulls upward on Mareclo’s wrist and places his left hand on his neck

3-10. He then lowers himself and begns to pass to side control.

3-11. He then lowers himself and begns to pass to side control.

3-12. Marcio steps his right leg over Marcelo’s head.

3-13. …and grabs his right ankle with the left arm that is under Marcelo’s shoulder.

3-14. Marcio then arches his back to submit Marcelo with an armlock.

3-15. If Marcelo defends by pushing Marcio’s leg away with his right hand…

3-16. Marcio can counter his defense by reaching over to secure an Americana.

Tags: Techniques

Tags: BJJ, Gracie Barra, Marcio Feitosa

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