Snap Down to Side Ride

An easy takedown to accomplish when you have your opponent in head control positon

• Step 1

Eddie has Josh in the head control position: Josh's head is under Eddie's right armpit and Eddie's left hand is on the back of Josh's right tricep.
• Step 2

Eddie pulls on Josh's chin with his right hand as he jerks back on Josh's tricep with his left hand while sprawling backwards to both knees.
• Step 3

Eddie ends up on his knees with his chest pressing down on Josh's head and back.
• Step 4

Eddie steps up on his left foot towards Josh's right hip as he pushes down on Josh's head with his right hand.
• Step 5

Eddie drives his left knee into Josh's right ribs as his left hand reaches over Josh's back.
• Step 6

Eddie pivots so that his right leg is perpendicular to Josh's body. Eddie's left hand reaches under Josh's left armpit and secures Josh's left wrist.
• Step 7

Here is a different view.