Takedowns

Takedowns are trips and throws designed to take an opponent to the ground which may lead to both participants wrestling or the application of a lock.  The dominant feature of this practice is the ability to upset an opponent's balance so that the technique is not dependent on strength.  We practise takedowns as defences against being punched, kicked and grabbed which allows us to learn a variety of techniques and movement.  The photos here show a small example of takedowns from these various attacks but these techniques are continually evolving.