Takedown
Takedown
Bringing an opponent from standing to the ground so that the attacker ends up on top. It includes shots at the legs and throws.
Quick Facts
Term typeClassification of techniques, arts and schools
LanguageEnglish
Formnoun
Alternative Namestaking down, pulling to the ground
Definition
Takedown is a collective term for techniques by which a fighter brings the opponent from standing to the ground and ends up on top. It includes mainly leg attacks from freestyle wrestling, for example double leg and single leg, but also throws and trips. In Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitions under IBJJF rules a takedown is worth two points. In MMA a takedown earns no points directly, but the judges assess it as part of control of the fight.