Wrestling technique in the sbi stance. How to make a pass to the legs? Actions in the clinch

17.05.2024

In many types of martial arts, increased attention is paid to the ground, that is, wrestling on the floor. The most advantageous position in most cases is that fighter who is on top - above the enemy. How to transfer your opponent to the floor and find yourself in the most advantageous position? One of the most common ways is through the legs. The technique is in demand in freestyle wrestling, mixed martial arts and even rugby.

Where is the best place to use it?

Always remember one of the main rules of MMA: “You need to box with a fighter, and fight with a boxer.” Going to the feet is an excellent option if you are facing a relatively tall opponent who tends to fight in a standing position. Attention! Under no circumstances should you try to perform a move if you are up against a more experienced wrestler, especially one with a powerful physique. You'll only make it worse.

Technique of passing to the legs

The reception begins with a classic reception. Both fighters are approximately one step apart (arm's length). Some inexperienced wrestlers tend to throw themselves at the legs from a long distance immediately after the start of the match. You can't do that. If your opponent is ready, he will figure out the attempt in time and meet you with a knee to the head, a guillotine, or simply run back to a safe distance.

First you need to let your guard down. To disguise a passage to the legs, a jab to the head area is usually used. You can also use a short series. Just don't get carried away - a boxer or representative of another hand-to-hand art can punish you with a powerful counterattack.

The goal is to force the opponent to raise his hands in defense. That's it, you can start the main reception! Bend your legs halfway, move sharply forward, grab your opponent’s knee or thigh with one hand, and his lower back with the other. You can also grab both legs or one leg with both hands.

Now “ram” the body with your shoulder and pull your leg towards you. Try not to fall on your opponent (you can hit yourself painfully), but carefully move into a kneeling position, which will give you the opportunity to fight further or carry out ground-and-pound.

Typical mistakes when passing into the legs

Remember that this is a passage, not a jump or a fall. The main strength of your body should come from your legs. Do not lean your body forward. When passing to the legs, it is not recommended to grab the opponent above the knees and below the waist - it is so difficult to deprive a person of balance. There is no need to hold it too low either - there is a high risk of getting hit in the forehead with your knee. In addition, do not lock your hands behind the enemy’s legs - a sloppy movement will lead to problems with your hands.

We looked at one of the most common techniques in mixed combat - the passage to the legs. Its essence, let me remind you, is to transfer events from the stand to the ground, that is, to the floor. A distracting blow to the head, a sharp lunge forward, grabbing the opponent’s legs, ramming him with his shoulder - and now he’s already lying on the tatami, I don’t want to finish him off.

And this is all great if you are in the role of a striker. And if not? The question arises of how to protect against such a passage. MMA fighters have two popular techniques for this.

FIRST APPLICATION

1. The action begins from the classic initial stance: between you and the enemy there is approximately one step, the distance of an outstretched arm. The opponent throws a punch with his front (closest to you) hand, but you already know that this is just a trick. Place a block and at the same time quickly step back to prevent your opponent from grabbing your legs.

2. The moment your opponent finishes his lunge, counterattack him with a lightning-quick knee strike to the head. Keep in mind that when I talk about the lightning strike, I don’t mean to make my words poetic. It really should be a very, very fast, short blow. Otherwise, your opponent will “take” your leg and still complete his pass.

Work on mistakes
Be more decisive. If you're going to do a knee strike, do it, don't change your mind at the last moment. If you hesitate, hesitate, you will immediately find yourself on the floor.

3. Finish the move with a finishing punch.

RECEPTION SECOND

1. The beginning is exactly the same - a trick by the enemy, a block, a step back... and a little sideways. In this variant, you do not swing to strike, but simply leave the line of attack, letting the enemy pass by inertia, as if under you. The opponent will not even notice how at the end point of the lunge his head will be under your armpit. Well, here - crush it with your whole mass.

2. As soon as the opponent falls on his stomach, move to the “back mount” position. Simply put, climb onto your opponent’s back, wrapping your legs around his body. As a dessert, you can perform a choke hold.

Text: Taras Kiyashko, president of the Strela-Moscow mixed martial arts school, holder of a fifth dan black belt in karate

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A fighter who is inferior to his opponent in striking technique can counter him with wrestling technique. Most often, such fighters use a lightning-fast breakthrough into the opponent’s legs or entering a clinch with subsequent wrestling techniques aimed at transferring the fight to the ground.

This material is dedicated to this topic.

Entering the clinch.

You can enter the clinch from the front, although this is a risky option. With a frontal attack, there is a risk of running into a counter strike.

An example of entering the grasp with a feint of the front hand and the position of leaning back and to the side in the stance.

When attacking, you must enter the clinch with a blow or a convincing feint.

Feint with a leg and enter the clinch.

Overhand and entering the clinch

You should break into the clinch by protecting your head with an elbow guard.

Elbow protection.

An example of such an attack with a pass behind the back and a stall throw.

Randy Couture's version of the frontal entry.

Randy's elbow guard position

Enter Randy.

Elbow block and grab.

The flank attack method is safer and more effective.

Entry by flank attack.

From the left-sided stance - a large step of the right leg forward to the right with a tilt to the right with a left strike - a jab, hook or with elbow protection of the head ("elbow shield"). Shifting to the right side allows you to avoid the strongest blows from the opponent’s right hand and foot.

Elbow position on head in shield position:

The forearm completely covers the side of the head and is pressed firmly against the head, the hand covers the back of the head. This protection is used during strong side blows from the enemy and at the moment of close entry.

Shamrock's version: "I dodge the blows, try to dive and dodge - but when they press me, I put up such a block. This is a raised forearm, which is usually used to protect against side blows. But here is a peculiarity - I squint the raised elbow into the middle - and it works that it covers not only the side, but also most of the face in the center. This is the most reliable block that covers most of the strike sectors. At the same time, I still see the enemy with one eye, who is carefully grazing from behind. shield." In addition, by placing a "shield" from the elbow (Shamrock himself calls this block "emergency", like, as a last resort) - I can easily counterattack with the other hand."

It is most convenient to enter the clinch on defense - by deviating from the enemy’s attack.

The opponent attacks with a jab.

From the stance, go down and forward with an outward slope in response to the enemy’s rapid attack on the upper floor with a direct blow of the left hand. Your front foot should be on the imaginary line connecting the opponent's foot. Next - enter the body or grab the opponent’s legs and, straightening up, knock him over, helping yourself with your body and head. In the second case, you made a pass to the legs.

After entering the grasp, you can perform a fall throw through the leg, as an option.

Entering the clinch by tying your hands after defending with blocks and supports.

PASSAGE TO THE LEGS

Takedown (takedown) - transfer to the ground.

Description of the Brazilian version:

From a high stance, perform a feint maneuver by throwing your arms high. Throw yourself down under the opponent's arms. Unlike other types of wrestling, the Brazilian style never falls to the knee when performing a technique - this is good, since the fight can take place not on a soft carpet, but on asphalt. The head should go strictly under the opponent's front hand, remaining out of reach of his back hand. The front leg places itself strictly between the opponent’s legs, stepping on an imaginary thread between them. Do not spread your arms wide.

Slam your shoulder into the opponent's stomach. Wrap your arms around your legs. All this is done with the rear leg stepping up to the level of the front leg.

Sitting down, straighten your back, pressing your head firmly against the opponent’s side.

Raise your opponent by straightening your legs. Throw the opponent while removing his legs. In other styles, they limit themselves to knocking the opponent onto his back with a shoulder push and grabbing his legs.

An example of a pass with a fall on the knee of the front leg.

Combinations of a distracting blow with a pass to the legs.

Hook and pass

Passage to the legs in defense.

Slope and passage.

Naturally, it is necessary to be able to defend against such an action on the part of the enemy.

Protection against penetration into the legs.

The simplest thing is about pull back, resting your forearms or palms on the opponent’s neck.

Sprawl (sprawl, Russian: stretching) is a technique for protecting against transferring a fight to the ground. The most commonly mentioned variation is a wrestling technique that involves moving your legs back (or away from the line of attack) and shifting your weight down to put pressure on the attacker's body.

Option with pressure on the neck and head:

Pull back and knock over the enemy with a jerk by the neck as you move.

Example: step back and knee strike.

Option with a restraining hand grip:

Knee strike after a fall

Defense with a throw over the head.

Using the inertia of the opponent’s body movement, throw.

"Guillotine" against the passage to the legs.

An old trick, but still very effective.

Situation:

The passage begins with a diversionary maneuver: the attacker delivers a short blow to the opponent, aiming for the head. The opponent puts a block, raising his hand, and the attacker at the same second makes a sharp lunge forward on half-bent legs, rams the opponent with his shoulder and, grabbing him by the leg, tries to throw him down. This is the very moment when you can grab the enemy’s head. Moreover, she so successfully ended up practically under the armpit of the defender.

So, the opponents are on the floor, the attacker is hanging over you, but his head is in your captivity. Use the forearm or palm of one hand to clasp it under the chin, pressing on the attacker’s neck, and cover it with the other and firmly press the hand of the first. The legs are not idle either. They need to grab the opponent by the body, and then lock him behind his back so that he does not escape.

"Flying Guillotine"

A variant of the guillotine combined with an inertial throw.

A variation of the guillotine when defending against a leg lock.

Anaconda (Gator Roll Choke) - a type of choking Guilotine, when attacking from the front from above, the enemy’s neck and arm are clamped, and then a roll occurs to enhance the impact.

The opponent goes to the legs with the aim of capturing the right leg. Take your leg back and perform a spread, lying with your chest on the opponent’s back. With your left hand, grab the opponent's head and grab his left triceps. Perform a triangular grab with your left hand by the right bicep, and press your opponent’s throat with your left bicep. Fall sideways onto your right thigh and roll onto your back. Perform a biceps choke.

Defense with a flip throw against a standing guillotine.

Passage with one leg grab.

If the opponent has put his front leg far forward, a pass with one leg is used.

Shoot - a sharp pass into the legs along the lower level.

The starting position is a mirror stand. Squat down and step outward with your front leg. Grab the opponent's front leg and rest your head on his solar plexus, pushing. Pull the captured leg towards your chest, turning the body - until the opponent falls.

Options:

With a fall to the knee.

With painful effects on the knee. Grab the heel with both hands and the shoulder support.

Hooking and pressing the chest into the thigh for painful impact.

Protection from one-leg grab.

You can disrupt an attempt to grab one leg by simply focusing on the opponent’s head or shoulders.

After pushing away, you can use a knee strike or a guillotine neck hold.

Rebound and knee strike.

If your leg is grabbed and torn off the floor, then the simplest thing is to grab your opponent’s neck with one hand and strike him in the face with the other leg, standing on one leg.

Head twist defense.

Neck crank (Russian - neck pinching) - pain on the cervical spine. Arching the neck into an unnatural position. There are a large number of options with arching the neck in different directions.

An example of pinching, twisting the neck when an opponent grabs a leg.

Stand-up wrestling includes counter techniques against enemy kicks.

Counter throws with leg grab

An attacker with legs always runs the risk of running into a grab.

The easiest way to catch circular shots is in the middle level.

Options for counter-throws with leg locks.

Sweeping.

Rear kickstand with relaxing cross.

Rebound from a low kick and throw over the leg.

Pat Miletich's signature low kick move.

I suggest a low guard technique on the outer thigh of your front leg.

It is simultaneously a technique of striking the biceps of the thigh and knocking with the shin, redirecting the opponent’s leg into a grab with a subsequent counterattack.