Takedowns

Body Lock Takedown

Locking your arms around the torso and finishing with a trip, lift or turn.

Also called body lock takedown, bodylock takedown, rear body lock, bear hug takedown.

Where it shows up

Standing · Clinch · Takedowns from the Clinch

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YouTube videos

Basic CLINCH Bodylock Takedowns for EVERYONE!

Beginner Brian Peterson

How to Perform Body Lock Takedown | Sheepdog Response

Intermediate Sheepdog Response

THE KING OF ALL TAKEDOWNS: THE BODY LOCK TAKEDOWN FOR ALL GRAPPLING SYSTEMS.

Intermediate Kata Jiu Jitsu

MMA Technique - Body Lock Takedown

Intermediate Dennis Bermudez

FFION DAVIES BJJ - Outside trip from body-lock

Intermediate Ffion Davies

Hip Throw Setup And Back Take Combo From Body Lock

Intermediate Wim Deputter