Thread: Usefulness and implications of a leg takedown?
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Old 05-01-2008, 10:53 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Heroic Wolf View Post
I've done wrestling before and I do mixed martial arts now (although I choose to spent about 90% of my time on standup). I guess I meant that I think with two fighters of similar experience and strength, leg-takedowns may not be that effective. I guess ground and pound is a more decisive option, but what if I'm not strong enough to completely lift someone up and slam them on their head?

Then you are probably doing it wrong. And you need to hit the gym.

People of similar experience and strength take down/get taken down all the time.

What was the wrestling you did before?
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