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#328 – John Danaher: Submission Grappling, ADCC, Animal Combat, and Knives

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What Makes George So Good at Takedowns?

In MMA, the whole manner of what you approach takedowns and even your understanding of takedowns has to be quite strongly modified. The act of getting to the takedown is like a completely different sport. George studied wrestling and used to go to wrestling practice twice a week in Canada. He innovated this specialized area of striking to a takedown to a greater degree than anyone else I'm aware of.

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