Do I need to shoot in BJJ? (The Unspoken Truth About Takedowns in Submission Grappling)

Do you need to shoot traditional Wrestling takedowns in Sports Jiu-Jitsu?

This complex question is often oversimplified by BJJ Coaches with no experience in competition or wrestling.

Now, if you're not a competitor and you don't care about takedowns, then this video is not about you.

But, if you are interested in improving your takedown game for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, then listen up.

Here's what I think...

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[davidjoseph]

Creating a dilemma by stance. Love it. 😂 So many jui jitsu guys, that practice stand up infrequently, seem so puzzled by it. Pulling guard might be the best thing they can do for awhile. Great little talk! ❤

[jmbaumann]

From a guy who hasn't wrestled as a sport in almost 15 years and got into BJJ about two years ago thank you. I've been major focused on all things BJJ but the wrestling is coming back slowly. Practice is definitely the place to hit the shots, slide by's, etc. Dana White isn't in the gym looking for you it's ok to lose on a shot is my theory.

[dirtygeazer]

All you need is a double, snap down, single/ankle pick, sprawl, hip toss or mat return just chain off these shoot a double you see they about to sprawl snap down snap um down they posture up too high you get access to lower body circling and tie ups is important as well

[Haraldo-lw]

Very true, but a higher level single leg is a snatch single, no ‘shooting’ or knee to ground. Like Yazdani or Askren.

[cashthompson]

Once your Canada Seminar tour is over, could you go over some of your experience. What did you learn from teaching the seminars, what would you have changed or focused more on if you were to do it again? Thanks!

[jerryh]

That was a good comprehensive answer. I honestly haven't given it this much thought but now I think I will put some time into both the single and double leg attacks from both sides. Tks!

[ronnyportulidis]

Double legs are a must in all grappling arts.
Just remember the sequence:

1.) Understand the distance
2.) Level change first (nice and low)
3.) Run through him
4.) Grab the legs
5.) Keep that head by the ribs under arm pits
6.) Turn the corner

Get them 2 points

[Henryxedge]

Having a great shot is an amazing tool in sub grappling but not absolutely necessary in my opinion. That's not to say you shouldn't develop singles and doubles, but I see those as completely different skills to develop apart from shooting. Focusing on hand fighting and offense from specific ties is way more important. for 3 years I focused solely on my low single which for bjj isn't really the best shot but once I saw the Satieve brothers and how they dominate the upper body to get to the legs, it was an epiphany. Ever since focusing on my hand fighting and focusing on getting to ties/threatening upper body first, getting to legs second, my takedowns increased exponentially.

[MisticalNinja]

I do cetch wrestling and the takedown n clench are king we a lot of standing hook/ hold but most bjj guy say it’s dirty like my favorite is a standing can opener as they pull guard with a sit out

[pauliusvaleikis]

Thanks brandon. This is very helpful. Gonna work on my shots

[zyncarla]

39 year old white belt …
Wrestled for 8 years missed the yell out of it. I wear my knee pad because I still love shooting and was an ultra heavyweight who isn’t fat being able to do wrestling throw bys and still shoot is a huge advantage against the other masters division ultra. Heavy weight. All they do is push into me and it’s an easy throw.

[raymondaloni]

I started BJJ two years ago with no prior wrestling experience. I have however put emphasis on learning how to shoot and I have pretty decent entries for someone who never wrestled. However I've been having trouble lately finishing my double legs. If anyone can refer me to any content that could help me with that I'll really appreciate it❤

[Brandon-obrg]

I stopped shooting when I turned 37. I use more judo now in my grappling now.

[schenksteven]

As generic advice to random practitioners I would definitely agree with you. However, there are always counter-examples. I can think of plenty of examples of high level wrestlers who were successful without using leg attacks as their primary offense, but they were all proficient in throwing, tripping, etc from the clinch.

[rollinOnCode]

i don't do much shooting other than with a smith weston. too big and tall to do too much to level change and shoot