The neutral starting position of a match where both competitors begin on their feet, looking to gain takedowns or pulls to guard.
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Learn a beginner-friendly BJJ takedown to control opponents by bringing them to the ground efficiently in both gi and no-gi settings.
A beginner-friendly BJJ takedown from standing, aimed at off-balancing and controlling the opponent.
Learn a foundational BJJ move to take opponents down from standing, useful for beginners in both Gi and No-Gi.