30 bjj, judo, sambo, and wrestling experts answer these questions
Why are takedowns important in bjj and self-defense?
Understanding why takedowns are important is a step toward takedown confidence. Each speaker has a unique perspective on why takedowns are a crucial part of your gameplan.
why are takedowns often neglected in bjj?
Is it the rules of the sport
that make takedowns less important? Is it the fear of injury? Is it lack of qualified instructors? Is it because it takes too long to get good at takedowns? Our speakers give their input and advice.
HOW CAN I OVERCOME MY HESITATION IN LEARNING TAKEDOWNS?
Each speaker shares strategies on overcoming mental and physical obstacles when learning takedowns. These principles and concepts will help turn you into a complete grappler.
Larry has 40 years of martial arts experience and 27 years of instructing. He is a 3rd degree Kodokan Judo Black Belt as well as a BJJ Black Belt, awarded by 8th degree Coral Belt, Carlos Machado. Larry has owned and operated Dynamic Martial Arts in Southern Oregon since 2002. His specialty and passion are takedowns, specifically, Takedown Confidence.
Producer Of The Documentary, "Closed Guard" And Author Of "Opening Closed Guard"
ARI KNAZAN
Japanese Jujitsu 5th
Degree Black Belt
BJJ 1st Degree Black Belt
Co-founder Of Invictus LEO Program For Police Defensive Tactics
Owner/Content Creator
For YouTube Channel, "Submissions 101"
TONY PACENSKI
BJJ 4th Degree Black Belt
Judo 1st Degree Black Belt
Co-founder of Jiu-jitsu Global Federation (JJGF)
Author Of "A Story Of Invisible Power -
A Path Towards Jiu-jitsu
Principles & Execution"
MELISSA HAUETER
BJJ 3rd Degree Black Belt
Co-owner/Instructor At
The Combat Base "Garage"
Wife Of Dirty Dozen Alumni, Chris Haueter
Co-founder/Instructor For The Online Program
DR. ISAAC GREELEY
BJJ 2nd Degree Black Belt
2X NCAA All American And Hall Of Fame Inductee
2019 IBJJF Pan-Am Champion
3-0 Fight To Win Competitor
WILLIAM VANDRY
BJJ 6th Degree Black Belt
Producer Of Documentary, "Got Pain?"
One Of The Highest
Ranked Americans in BJJ
RICK HAWN
2004 Judo Olympian
Judo 4th Degree Black Belt
BJJ 1st Degree Black Belt
2x Bellator Tournament Winner
BRIAN PETERSON
BJJ Black Belt
Owner/Content Creator For YouTube Channel,
"Teach Me Grappling,"
With Over 124K Subscribers
GREG HAMILTON
BJJ 1st Degree Black Belt Under Carlos Machado
Creator Of The Gregorian Lapel System
TRAVIS TOOKE
BJJ 4th Degree Black Belt
Author Of "Jiu-jitsu For Life, Lessons Learned On
And Off The Mat"
And... special bonus interview with your host, larry keith, who reveals his secret formula of translating the ground concepts you already use to stand-up
LARRY KEITH
LARRY KEITH
Kodokan Judo 3rd Degree Black Belt
BJJ Black Belt Under Carlos Machado
Creator/Host Of The
Takedown Confidence Summit
Founder Of Takedown Confidence
& Takedown Confidence Coaching
WILLIAM VANDRY
BJJ 6th Degree Black Belt
Producer Of Documentary, "Got Pain?"
One Of The Highest
Ranked Americans in BJJ
ROBERT DRYSDALE
BJJ 4th Degree Black Belt
1st American To Win Both ADCC
And IBJJF World Championships.
UFC Veteran Fighter
Producer Of The Documentary, "Closed Guard" And Author Of "Opening Closed Guard"
ARI KNAZAN
Japanese Jujitsu 5th Degree Black Belt
BJJ 1st Degree Black Belt
Co-founder Of Invictus LEO Program For Police Defensive Tactics
Owner/Content Creator For
YouTube Channel, "Submissions 101"
MELISSA HAUETER
BJJ 3rd Degree Black Belt
Co-owner/Instructor At
The Combat Base "Garage"
Wife Of Dirty Dozen Alumni,
Chris Haueter
Co-founder/Instructor
For The Online Program
TRAVIS TOOKE
BJJ 4th Degree Black Belt
Author Of "Jiu-jitsu For Life,
Lessons Learned On And Off The Mat"
DR. ISAAC GREELEY
BJJ 2nd Degree Black Belt
2X NCAA All American
And Hall Of Fame Inductee
2019 IBJJF Pan-Am Champion
3-0 Fight To Win Competitor
RICK HAWN
2004 Judo Olympian
Judo 4th Degree Black Belt
BJJ 1st Degree Black Belt
2x Bellator Tournament Winner
BRIAN PETERSON
BJJ Black Belt
Owner/Content Creator
For YouTube Channel,
"Teach Me Grappling,"
With Over 124K Subscribers
GREG HAMILTON
BJJ 1st Degree Black Belt
Under Carlos Machado
Creator Of The Gregorian Lapel System
TONY PACENSKI
BJJ 4th Degree Black Belt
Judo 1st Degree Black Belt
Co-founder of Jiu-jitsu Global Federation (JJGF)
Author Of "A Story Of Invisible Power -
A Path Towards Jiu-jitsu
Principles & Execution"
AND... SPECIAL BONUS INTERVIEW WITH YOUR HOST, LARRY KEITH, WHO REVEALS HIS SECRET FORMULA OF TRANSLATING THE GROUND CONCEPTS YOU ALREADY USE TO STAND-UP
Now is the time to increase your takedown confidence - watch the summit from the comfort of your own home and whatever device you prefer watching on!
Frequently Asked Questions
I just started training. Can I benefit from the summit?
Absolutely! Get started the right way by working on your takedowns from the beginning of your grappling journey!
I already know takedowns. Will I learn anything new?
Absolutely! There are always golden nuggets to pick up at any level of expertise! In fact, it can be even more fun discovering tiny details for yourself, which have the power to make a huge impact!
How much does the summit cost?
This summit is FREE!!
When are the interviews available to watch?
Each Day's recordings are released at 11am EST.
How long are the recordings available for?
You will have access to all interview recordings for 24 hours each day of the summit.
Do I have to attend LIVE?
No. All interviews are pre-recorded and will be available all at once for 24 hours, from 11am EST until 11am EST the following day. Watch them any time during that 24-hour period.
How do I access the interviews?
Each morning of the 3-day summit, you will receive an email link for immediate access to that day's interviews.
Do you offer closed captions?
Yes. Closed captions are available on all of the interviews throughout the summit.
What If I can't make one of the days?
You can upgrade your free ticket to the All Access Pass, which gives you 24/7 Lifetime Access to ALL interviews in our dedicated summit hub as well as BONUS materials, such as 30 Takedown Technique Videos from our expert speakers, MP3 Audio Interview Downloads, Interview Transcripts and more!! Upgrade your tickethere.
Will replays be available?
Replays aka Lifetime Access to all summit interviews plus bonus materials are available to our All Access Pass holders. Get you pass here. No replays for the free ticket holders, only during 24-hour access on each day of the summit.
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