Takedowns are a Game-Changer

Even if you are proficient in ground-based grappling, incorporating takedowns into your skill set introduces a game-changing element to your arsenal.

Takedowns enhance your overall effectiveness as a Complete Grappler.

The ability to seamlessly transition from standing to ground combat offers a tactical advantage and a strategic edge over opponents.

Neglecting Takedowns

Jiu-Jitsu stands out as the only grappling discipline that often neglects the exploration of takedowns.

For an art that spends the majority of its time on the ground, this oversight is particularly noteworthy.

The art of Jiu-Jitsu should include a thorough understanding and application of takedowns, adding depth and completeness to the practitioner's skill set.

Embracing Takedowns

In the pursuit of martial arts mastery, perpetual learning should be ingrained within every practitioner.

Embracing takedowns as an integral part of your Jiu-Jitsu journey ensures a dynamic evolution and a constant refinement of your martial prowess.

A Call for Comprehensive Instruction

Instructors play a pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of their students' martial journeys.

The neglect of takedowns in Jiu-Jitsu instruction is a shortfall that demands attention.

In an art that values completeness, neglecting the standing phase is borderline negligent.

Teaching groundwork without a means to get there is a disservice to the student.

As practitioners and instructors alike, we should recognize the untapped potential of takedowns within Jiu-Jitsu.

Elevating our game requires an approach that integrates standing and ground combat seamlessly.

And remember, when you learn one technique you know one technique.
When you learn a concept you know a thousand techniques.

See you on the flipside. - Larry Keith