{"slug":"double-leg-takedown","name":"Double-Leg Takedown","aliases":["double leg","morote gari","blast double"],"category":"takedown","format":"both","level":"fundamental","summary":"A leg attack that changes level, connects to both legs, and drives or turns the opponent to the mat.","overview":["The double leg attacks both of the opponent's legs after a level change and penetration step or from a close body connection. Finishes vary from driving through the hips to turning a corner, lifting, or switching to a single leg.","In jiu-jitsu, the takedown must account for guillotines, guard pulls, and the need to land beyond the opponent's legs. Head position and posture determine whether the attacker reaches a stable top position or enters a dangerous scramble."],"keyPrinciples":["Change level with posture instead of bending at the waist.","Connect the head and shoulders to the opponent's torso.","Bring the hips underneath the attack before trying to lift or drive.","Finish at an angle and settle beyond the guard line."],"entries":[{"label":"Hand fight","description":"Clear the opponent's arms and enter beneath their shoulder line."},{"label":"Snap reaction","description":"Attack as the opponent raises posture after defending a front headlock."},{"label":"Wall or edge","description":"Use limited retreat space to connect both legs."}],"continuations":[{"label":"Side control","description":"Turn the corner and land beyond the knees."},{"label":"Single leg","description":"Keep one leg when the opponent widens their base."},{"label":"Back control","description":"Follow behind the hips if the opponent turns away to sprawl."}],"defenses":[{"label":"Sprawl","description":"Move the hips away and down while keeping the attacker's head controlled."},{"label":"Underhooks","description":"Recover inside arm position before the attacker connects the hands."},{"label":"Angle and re-attack","description":"Move off the line and threaten a front headlock or go-behind."}],"relatedTechniqueSlugs":["single-leg-takedown","guillotine-choke","side-control","back-control"],"athleteSlugs":["marcus-almeida","dante-leon","nick-rodriguez","dorian-olivares"],"rulesetNote":"Scoring and permitted grips vary by promotion and division. Check the current organizer rules before competing.","historyNote":"The double leg is a staple of freestyle and folkstyle wrestling. Judo's historical morote-gari classification is related, although modern competition rules differ.","sources":[{"label":"United World Wrestling — grappling disciplines","url":"https://cms.uww.org/disciplines","type":"reference"},{"label":"International Judo Federation technique catalogue","url":"https://judo.ijf.org/","type":"reference"},{"label":"IBJJF rule book and rules resources","url":"https://ibjjf.com/books-videos","type":"rules"},{"label":"ADCC official rules and legal-technique guides","url":"https://adcc-official.com/pages/adcc-rules","type":"rules"}],"lastUpdated":"2026-07-25","url":"https://www.ossmeta.com/techniques/double-leg-takedown","markdownUrl":"https://www.ossmeta.com/techniques/double-leg-takedown.md","jsonUrl":"https://www.ossmeta.com/api/public/techniques/double-leg-takedown","relatedTechniques":[{"slug":"single-leg-takedown","name":"Single-Leg Takedown","url":"https://www.ossmeta.com/techniques/single-leg-takedown"},{"slug":"guillotine-choke","name":"Guillotine Choke","url":"https://www.ossmeta.com/techniques/guillotine-choke"},{"slug":"side-control","name":"Side Control","url":"https://www.ossmeta.com/techniques/side-control"},{"slug":"back-control","name":"Back Control","url":"https://www.ossmeta.com/techniques/back-control"}],"associatedAthletes":[{"slug":"marcus-almeida","name":"Marcus Almeida","url":"https://www.ossmeta.com/athletes/marcus-almeida"},{"slug":"dante-leon","name":"Dante Leon","url":"https://www.ossmeta.com/athletes/dante-leon"},{"slug":"nick-rodriguez","name":"Nick Rodriguez","url":"https://www.ossmeta.com/athletes/nick-rodriguez"},{"slug":"dorian-olivares","name":"Dorian Olivarez","url":"https://www.ossmeta.com/athletes/dorian-olivares"}],"sourceSite":{"name":"Ossmeta","url":"https://www.ossmeta.com"}}