Essential Judo Takedowns for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Execute morote gari with kosoto gake variation, stepping in front, wrapping the opponent’s leg from the outside, with the top of the foot on the floor to drive the takedown.

Master morote gari, a forward judo takedown distinct from the double leg, by stepping along a line between the toes, lowering stance, tucking elbows, and pushing straight back.

Master the same side ankle pick from a collar and elbow grip, drop, pass the grip, scoop the ankle, and pull it toward the knee.

Master the cross ankle pick from collar-and-elbow control, using a cross grip to trap the ankle and transition to side control while keeping the elbow close to the ribs.

Perform the kata guruma from a collar-and-elbow grip, lift the elbow, slip the front knee between the legs, and throw over the shoulder into knee-on-belly or side control.

Master the knee tap (Kuchiki Taoshi) from a high collar grip, off balance and driving the head aside, then hook behind the knee and step to finish.

Learn the osoto gari through collar and elbow control, kuzushi, and a precise leg sweep to throw your opponent in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

Execute kosoto gari by shuffling to the side, stepping behind the opponent’s ankle, pushing him back, sweeping the foot, and finishing with collar and elbow control.

Demonstrates kosoto gake from collar-and-elbow control, places weight on the supporting leg, steps in, hooks the leg, and drives the head and chest to finish.

Execute ouchi gari to side control from a collar-and-elbow grip. Drive the head to the collar side, hop to the opposite side, and finish in side control.

Learn the side step o uchi gari takedown with a collar-and-elbow grip and sleeve control, pulling your partner back as you step between the legs, kneel, and square your hips.

Learn de ashi barai, a foot sweep from a collar-and-elbow grip that pivots on timing as weight shifts to the back leg.

Execute the ogoshi judo throw in Brazilian jiu-jitsu from a collar-and-elbow grip, rotate around the back, lift the pinky to off-balance, back step, and unload forward.

Master the Morote Seio Nage from a collar-and-elbow grip. Roll the wrist to slide the forearm under the armpit, then drop the hips and finish by pulling with the collar.

Master the drop seoi nage sequence using a collar-and-elbow grip, lifting and pulling the opponent across the armpit, dropping, stepping back, and finishing the throw.

Master the koshi guruma to kesa gatame by using collar-and-elbow control, lifting the elbow, guiding the head, turning with a knee bend, and pinning.

Learn ippon seoi nage from a collar-and-elbow grip, lift with a sleeve under the armpit, back-step, turn, and toss your opponent over.

Learn tai otoshi by lifting and pulling, back stepping, stepping out, and driving to the floor with your hands, while keeping the opponent in front and avoiding knee hyperextension.

Perform uchimata from a high collar and elbow grip, lift head, place the left leg between the opponent's legs, and sweep to lift and throw them with a back step.

Perform harai goshi by securing a high collar and sleeve grip, executing a sharp kuzushi, then step outside, sweep the opponent's leg, and drive them to the mat.

Execute the total sode tsuri komi goshi by gripping both sleeves, pulling up and across the armpit, turning, bending the knees, and finishing with a back step throw.

Learn to counter koshi guruma with ura nage by locking hands, stepping aside, bending the knee, lifting your partner, and turning to place them on their back.

Learn the reverse valley drop, a reverse tai otoshi variation, using a steering wheel stance, outside steps, knee on the floor, and a leg stretch to trip your opponent.

Learn to use an arm drag to set up the reverse tai otoshi, secure a body lock, drop the knee, and stretch the leg to finish the throw.

Execute the single leg takedown with steering wheel control and triceps grip. Lift leg, head on the inside gable, punch the biceps into the back of his knee, and finish.

Execute the arm drag to the double leg by controlling the same-side wrist, pulling across, stepping forward, lifting the leg, and driving into side control.