Knee Cut Counters: Wrestle Up to Single

Counter the knee cut pass when the opponent's knee is down by transitioning to a single leg attack instead of attempting a roll or underhook, which could lead to being countered into a three-quarter mount or back take.

1. Shoot your leg straight and underhook the opponent's leg instead of reaching for the underhook across their back.
2. Stay on your shoulder rather than coming up to your elbow immediately.
3. Prevent the opponent's knee from moving across or to the side by using your elbow and hand to control it.
4. When ready to wrestle up, knee the opponent in the buttocks to make them post their hands on the mat, reducing their weight on you.
5. Use your toes and knee to come up while staying balanced on your ear and shoulder.
6. Once up, if the opponent stands, follow suit and establish a good single leg finishing position.
7. For the takedown, ensure your head is tight to their chest, your hands are connected with the back hand on top, and your knees are pinching.
8. Execute a stutter step to trip the opponent: step your left foot to where your right foot is, then step your right foot behind their leg while pushing into them with your head.
9. If the opponent remains on their knees or applies a strong whizzer, you can apply previous techniques from the single leg position.
10. When the opponent stands, stand with them and complete the single leg takedown with a trip.

Control the knee to prevent losing the position and use the opportunity to wrestle up to a single leg when the opponent knee cuts with the opposite knee down.