Essential Judo Takedowns for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Name: Essential Judo Takedowns for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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Takedowns, Throws, and Foot Sweeps

Created byLeandro Lorenco

Last updated 11/2025

English

What you'll learn

Essential Judo skills for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Develop confidence in your takedown game.
Takedowns, throws, and foot sweeps.
Learn via simple, objective, and straight to the point instruction.

Course content

1 section • 26 lectures • 30m total length

Morote Gari Variation (Ko Soto Gake)0:59
Morote Gari0:53
Same Side Ankle Pick "Kibisu Gaeshi"1:17
Cross Side Ankle Pick "Kibisu Gaeshi"0:59
Kata Guruma1:25
Knee Tap "Kuchiki Taoshi"1:07
O Soto Gari0:58
Kosoto Gari1:20
Ko Soto Gake1:05
Ouchi Gari1:09
Side Step O Uchi Gari1:11
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.
De Ashi Barai1:36
O Goshi1:33
Morote Seio Nage1:51
Drop Seoi Nage0:55
Koshi Guruma1:20
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.
Ippon Seio Nage1:13
Tai Otoshi1:04
Uchi Mata1:14
Harai Goshi0:58
Sode Tsuri Komi Goshi1:08
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.
Ura Nage0:48
Extra - Reverse Tai Otoshi1:00
Extra - Arm Drag to Reverse Tai Otoshi1:26
Extra - Single Leg1:04
Extra - Arm drag to Double Leg1:10
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.

Requirements

No experience required.

Description

Welcome to the foundational journey of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu takedowns! This course was crafted for beginners like you, eager to expand your grappling arsenal. We understand that the transition from standing to ground fighting can feel daunting, and this program serves as your essential guide to confidently navigate that crucial phase.

Forget the flashy, high-risk maneuvers you might see in advanced competitions. Our focus is on building a solid base of effective and reliable takedowns that are both practical and safe for beginners. We will explore a curated selection of fundamental techniques, including entries, grips, and finishes, ensuring you develop a well-rounded understanding of how to bring an opponent to the ground strategically.

The instruction in the videos are highly objective. Remember to take some time to drill these techniques with a non-resisting and low-resisting partner. Drilling is an essential step to build muscle memory and for your success during rolling. By the end of this program, you will possess a basic yet effective set of takedowns, empowering you to approach stand-up exchanges with greater confidence and control, ultimately enhancing your overall Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu game. Get ready to take your grappling to the next level, one takedown at a time!

Enjoy the journey!

Who this course is for:

Perfect for beginners.