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Originally Posted by Heroic Wolf
Hi everybody,
As of right now, I am reasonably convinced that leg takedowns are a bad idea in a self defense situation as an opponent could guillotine choke me, elbow me in the spine as I shoot in, knee me as I shoot in (which could hit my groin if I shoot in far enough by the time the knee connects), sprawl on top of me, or simply dig my eyes out as I tuck my head next to his waist. Leg takedowns also seem to use more energy than upper body takedowns as far as I know. However, there were two questions the leg takedown brought up:
1. Is a super-low leg takedown involving grabbing the opponent at his foot and not his leg or waist possible?
2. Since its possible to shoot in quickly on an opponent, is it possible for an aggressor to shoot in and try to grab/strike the groin?
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You are wrong on all things you just mentioned except for them attacking your spine and kneeing you. A takedown where you have to shoot should always be finished as quickly as possible. The biggest danger is getting punched, kneed or elbowed in the head and busting your knees on the concrete. In wrestling, most of your shots involve touching your knees to the mat (and with alot of force), on concrete, thats a terrible idea.