Takedown to Kneebar Variation

Here is a kneebar variation that is a nice trick from the half mount position. You can get to this position from many different options, but for this example I used an inside trip.

• Step 1

Thanks to lockflow member, Uncle V (Vern) for helping with this technique. I start with a right underhook and left wrist control
• Step 2

Using either a pushing or pulling motion, I get Vern to step forward with his right leg
• Step 3

I pass Vern's right arm in front of his body
• Step 4

Changing levels, I shoot my right leg in between Vern's legs and hook my leg around Vern's right calf
• Step 5

Pulling my right leg back, and driving my hips against Vern's right leg forces him to the mat.
• Another angle

Another angle of the position we landed in, notice how my right leg is still hooked under Vern's right leg.
• Step 6

I put my left foot under my right leg, so that my legs are locked and im keeping tension on Vern's knee. It's important that my hips are on Vern's knee.
• Step 7

To finish the kneebar, I keep my legs tight and sag my hips down as low as possible.