Arm Drag | Double Leg

Executing an arm drag to transition into a double leg takedown involves understanding three key angles:

1. Start in a parallel position, chest to chest with your opponent.
2. Move to a perpendicular angle, slightly past perpendicular, with your chest to the side of their body. This angle is crucial for the next steps.
3. End up parallel again, but this time with your chest to your opponent's back.
4. After performing the arm drag, if you achieve the perpendicular angle, any reaction from your opponent, whether retreating or advancing, will assist you in slipping around to their back.
5. If you fail to reach the perpendicular angle and your opponent begins to rise before you do, you will not be able to secure the back position.
6. In the event that you cannot reach the back, your opponent will be off-balance and preoccupied with the threat to their back, leaving their arm out of position.
7. As your opponent rises, capitalize on their compromised balance and position by executing a low tackle, essentially a double leg takedown from a seated position.
8. Regardless of the grip used for the drag, the goal is to drag, anticipate their rise, and then tackle to gain top control.
9. Once on top, immediately seek to establish as much control as possible and begin to manage your opponent.