Use Hook Behind Knee - Breakdown Standing Opponent

Part of the course: Back In Control by Mason Fowler

Use Hook Behind Knee - Breakdown Standing Opponent

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Taking the back of a standing opponent:

  1. Start with a body lock from behind your standing opponent.
  2. Place a hook behind their knee using your right leg. Ensure your partner is aware to avoid injury.
  3. Lean your head towards the right to apply pressure and torque on their knee, breaking their base.
  4. As they fall, aim to pull them to the other side, maintaining the body lock.
  5. Once on the mat, release the body lock and transition to a two-on-one grip, placing your foot on their hip.
  6. Ensure both knees land exposed to avoid easy counters.
  7. Control their leg to prevent their hips from moving over your leg, then place the top hook and transition it to the bottom hook.
  8. Connect the two-on-one grip and work for the top hook or place your foot on their hip.
  9. If the opponent lands high and you risk losing the position, switch from the body lock to grips with one hand on their shoulder and the other across their belly.
  10. Use the shoulder grip to push their hips back down, securing a better position for attack.