What would be the best way for a tall guy without wrestling experience to take somebody down in mma? Would training to shoot in for for example a singel or double leg be a waste of time? What would be the best thing to do? Train neck tie with snap downs and train pummeling for a body lock?
I´m not extremely tall, just pretty tall for my weight.
/Vic
"Would training to shoot in for for example a singel or double leg be a waste of time?"
Absolutely not.
Tall usually means longer reach which helps your shots. Especially the low single leg/ankle pick. I'd reccommend you drill it over and over and over again.
I would suggest using trips, sweeps and other upper-body type takedowns.
I'm lanky and prefer clinching for sweeps, bodylocks, whizzers, etc. If I do shoot it's usually an ankle pick.
"ask yourself what the highest percentage takedowns are in mma. work on your double legs, single legs and get an expert greco style coach."
where are you supposed to get an expert greco coach.
I am 6'3" and 195 lbs and I have alot of luck with singles and doubles. I also like the front headlock takedowns.