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Sprawl (takedown defence)
Names by art: Wrestling: Sprawl · MMA: Sprawl · Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Sprawl
Appears in 3 arts.
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Biomechanics: what the body does
As the opponent shoots for the legs, the defender throws the legs back and drops the hips onto the opponent’s head and shoulders, flattening them out and stripping the grip.
Appears in 3 arts
| Art | Name used in this art |
|---|---|
| Wrestling | Sprawl |
| MMA | Sprawl |
| Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | Sprawl |
More in this category
Low sweeping block Rising block Inside-outward forearm block Knife-hand block Hand parry (slapping deflection) Slip (head and torso evasion) Bob and weave Shoulder roll Shin check High guard / cover-up Sensitivity drill (sticky / push hands)
Sources
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Wabukan (2026). “Sprawl (takedown defence)”. https://wabukan.com/tecnicas/sprawl (accessed 2026-10-30).
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