Ankle Pick Takedown By Crossing the Arm (Intermediate)

Professor Lucas Lepri teaches how to take the opponent down using an ankle pick. Lucas starts by controlling the collar on one side and the sleeve on the other. He makes sure the opponent does not establish the grip with the arm he is controlling the sleeve on. Lucas now steps forward as he pushes the opponent’s arm across. This makes the opponent slightly turn and prevents them from facing back. Lucas reaches down and pulls up on the opponent’s near side ankle. The opponent falls back and Lucas gets the takedown.