No-gi Beginner
John Danaher shows why a straight back and bent knees matter when finishing a single-leg takedown.
Takedowns
Single Leg Takedown
Capturing one leg and finishing by running the pipe, tripping or lifting. The most useful takedown for BJJ, standing or from a wrestle-up.
Also called single leg, single-leg, head inside single, head outside single, running the pipe.
Where it shows up
Related techniques
Shorts
BJJ Single Leg Takedown from Knees - Level 1 Takedown for Beginners | Grappling Tutorial
The Ageless Warrior Lab YouTube
Beginner single leg started from the knees, the way many BJJ gyms first teach takedowns. Covers the entry, controlling the heel and collapsing the leg.
How To Do a Single Leg Takedown - Set Up, Entry, Finish - Wrestling for BJJ with Michael Trasso
Merge Grappling YouTube
One-minute walkthrough of a single leg from inside control: the step-tug setup, level change, head in the ribs and two finishes. A quick reference rather than a deep dive.
YouTube videos
No-gi Intermediate
Wrestling up from seated guard to a single leg with three finishes: get behind and shelf the leg, intercept the step like a low single, or go between the legs when they sit their weight back.