Single Leg Counter using Uchi Mata (Intermediate)

Professor Lucas Lepri teaches how to counter a single leg with the Uchi Mata. The opponent starts to go for a single leg while Lucas is controlling the sleeve and collar. Once the opponent raises the leg, Lucas keeps the sleeve control and moves the grip from the collar to grip the belt over the back. He hops around to maintain this balance. When the timing is right, Lucas steps in with his free leg and twists his hips. As he twists his hips, he also pulls on the sleeve and the belt. This motion allows him to lift the single leg up, kicking the opponent’s leg out to takedown him down.