Why Takedowns Matter in Jiu Jitsu — and Why You Should Train Them at Jewel Jiu Jitsu in Fayetteville, NC
When you first start Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, it’s easy to fall in love with the ground game — guard work, sweeps, submissions… all the fun stuff. But every serious grappler eventually runs into one simple truth:
If you can’t get the fight to the ground, your Jiu Jitsu is incomplete.
That’s why takedowns matter — and why at Jewel Jiu Jitsu, we make sure every student learns them the right way 👇
👉 https://jeweljj.com/classes/Brazilian-Jiu-Jitsu
1️⃣ Every Fight Starts on the Feet
No match — sport, MMA, Judo, or self-defense — begins in closed guard.
If you don’t have takedowns, your opponent controls everything:
❌ When to shoot
❌ When to clinch
❌ Where the fight goes
With takedowns, you control:
✔ The distance
✔ The engagement
✔ The position you land in
That first exchange can dictate the entire match.
2️⃣ Top Position Wins Matches
A successful takedown can immediately put you into dominating positions:
• Side control
• Mount
• Heavy half guard
Top position means:
✔ They burn energy
✔ You apply pressure
✔ Submissions become easier
Momentum + control = victory.
3️⃣ Huge Advantage in Competition
In many competitive matches, both athletes have:
• Good defense
• Strong guards
• Smart reactions
So what decides the win?
👉 Often one clean takedown.
Being dangerous on the feet forces opponents to either panic or pull guard poorly — and that hesitation is where you score.
4️⃣ Essential for Real-World Self-Defense
In a self-defense scenario, you may need to:
• Stay standing to escape
• Prevent someone from dragging you down
• End the situation quickly with control
Takedown training teaches:
✔ Balance, posture, and timing
✔ How to stay up when grabbed
✔ How to take someone down safely and decisively
This is real-life self-protection.
5️⃣ Builds Confidence and Grit
Hand fighting, pummeling, shooting, sprawling — it demands effort.
Takedown training helps you:
🔥 Improve cardio
🔥 Build resilience
🔥 Stay calm when grabbed
🔥 Move with purpose and confidence
Knowing you can handle yourself before the ground fight even begins?
That’s empowerment.
Why Train Takedowns at Jewel Jiu Jitsu?
If you're in Fayetteville, Hope Mills, or Spring Lake, NC, here’s why Jewel Jiu Jitsu is the best place to level up your stand-up game:
✔ A Culture That Starts on the Feet
Many gyms sit or kneel to start rounds — we train like real matches happen:
• Standing starts
• Grip fighting
• Takedown entries, finishes, and follow-ups
Your takedown game becomes part of your entire Jiu Jitsu strategy.
✔ A Smart Blend of Wrestling, Judo & BJJ
You’ll learn how to:
• Shoot without exposing your neck
• Throw without giving your back
• Transition takedowns into passes and submissions
It’s a complete system — not random moves.
✔ Safe, Technical, Beginner-Friendly Training
We focus on:
• Proper falling mechanics (breakfalls/rolls)
• Cooperative drilling before going live
• Gradual intensity increases
Confidence grows — fear disappears.
✔ Takedowns for Your Body Type
We tailor your stand-up strategy:
• Explosive throws if that’s your style
• Low singles/doubles if you like speed
• Trips and sweeps if you prefer timing
Every student can develop a takedown game that fits them.
Become a Complete Grappler
If you want to be well-rounded, takedowns aren’t optional — they’re essential.
Training at Jewel Jiu Jitsu gives you:
💪 Technical, controlled progression
🔥 A culture that values stand-up
🎯 Coaching that blends the best grappling arts together
Whether your goals are:
• Competition
• Self-defense
• Or just becoming harder to deal with on the mat…
Strong takedowns will transform your entire game.
👉 Start training with us today:
https://jeweljj.com/classes/Brazilian-Jiu-Jitsu
📍 5954 Cliffdale Rd #1102, Fayetteville, NC
Serving Fayetteville • Hope Mills • Spring Lake
Take them down. Take control. Train the Jewel Way. 💎🥋
