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Geno Morelli’s 5 Takedown Ranges for BJJ and Wrestling

Posted by Geno Morelli on August 3, 2023 at 4:36 pm

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The Wrestling Coach replied 4 months, 4 weeks ago 4 Members · 9 Replies
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G Carp

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August 10, 2023 at 5:46 pm

The detail and consideration for alterations in your explanations is amazing. Thank you. So happy I stumbled upon this. The extra 5 minutes not included in youtube was exactly what I was hoping it would be. U guys rock
Joel Sookram

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August 27, 2023 at 7:55 pm

nice fundamentals
- Geno Morelli
  
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  August 28, 2023 at 5:39 pm
  
  Thank you Joel 🙏!
The Wrestling Coach

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November 22, 2023 at 5:19 pm

Good Details @geno . What do you call that back step toward your lead foot? I have heard it called crow step, cheater step, just curious.

Also appreciate the detail on the lead downblock hand matching their lead / front leg in their stange. Controlling their shooting hand is missed my many coaches and athletes.

Jeff
- Geno Morelli
  
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  November 24, 2023 at 8:14 pm
  
  Hey Jeff! I’ve heard it referred to as a cheat step. I usually just refer to it as cheating your back leg up. The more you’re moving the feet the easier it is to hide the step. Also hand movement/fighting will distract them which allows you to hide the step as well!
  - The Wrestling Coach
    
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    November 30, 2023 at 11:05 am
    
    I love the details about the more you’re moving your feet the more the cheat step will be hidden. Awesome. Thanks Geno
The Wrestling Coach

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November 22, 2023 at 5:22 pm

@geno on the second video I appreciate the simple explanation as long range, I have called this and been calling it loose ties for years, but think your varied ranges – open, long, medium, short, make it easier for an athlete to understand distance and the type of setup for that range position, similar to the way boxing is taught. vs Space, Loose, Control, Counter ties verbiage
- Geno Morelli
  
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  November 24, 2023 at 8:15 pm
  
  Yes, I’ve heard the term loose ties a good bit as well! I thought this language would be a bit easier for folks to understand, especially in the BJJ community. Thanks for the comments!
  - The Wrestling Coach
    
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    November 30, 2023 at 11:06 am
    I think it’s way easier to understand, and am going to adopt it as much as I can in my teaching
    
    This reply was modified 4 months, 4 weeks ago by The Wrestling Coach.