Inside Trip
An inside trip is a takedown where you block, hook, or reap the inside of your partner's leg while controlling the upper body and directing their balance.
Quick definition
An inside trip is a takedown where you block, hook, or reap the inside of your partner's leg while controlling the upper body and directing their balance.
Beginner translation
Inside trip means taking away the leg from the inside while steering the body where it cannot recover.
Why it matters
An inside trip is a takedown where you block, hook, or reap the inside of your partner's leg while controlling the upper body and directing their balance.
What beginners should know
A common mistake is chasing the leg before controlling posture or shifting balance enough to make the trip work.
Common class phrases
- Inside trip connects to body lock
- collar tie
- inside tie
- off-balance
- and takedown
Beginner Safety Cue
Safety cue: Move with control and communicate early while training inside trip.
FAQ
Do inside trips work when skipping upper-body control?
They are much harder. The trip works best when posture and balance are already controlled.
When are inside trips most available?
They commonly appear from clinch ties and body-lock style exchanges.
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