Jordan Burroughs Blast Double Breakdown
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TKD Double Leg Takedown·RUDIS
Refined and perfected over a decade, 6x World and Olympic Champion Jordan Burroughs breaks down the Double Leg Takedown …
TKD Double Leg Takedown
SubFamilyテコンドー両足タックル(Tekondō Ryōashi Takkuru)
Translation: Taekwondo double leg takedown
Overview
History & Origin
Cross-style technique adapted for modern combat sports. [1]
Effectiveness
Effective in modern MMA and cross-style competition. [1]
Lineage
Cross-style martial arts. [1]
Competition Record
Used in modern MMA and combat sports
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Biomechanical Mechanism
Primary Action — TKD Double Leg Takedown-specific mechanics
Position & Entry
From appropriate range — Execute tkd double leg takedown
Variants
Not yet documented
Videos
Top 5 Wrestling Moves *DOUBLE LEGS*
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TKD Double Leg Takedown·Cayden Henschel
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Basic Double Leg Takedown
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TKD Double Leg Takedown·Absolute MMA St Kilda - Melbourne
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3 videosWhat Instructors Say
The TKD double-leg takedown is a fundamental grappling technique taught across multiple disciplines with consistent core principles but distinct contextual variations. Absolute MMA St Kilda emphasizes the foundational mechanics for beginners: checking range by extending the hand to maintain distance, dropping level underneath the opponent's arms rather than attacking straight at the legs, stepping with the lead leg to cover ground quickly, placing the lead knee on the mat (not the back knee), and maintaining upright posture by stepping deep to prevent sprawls. Cayden Henschel's wrestling-focused approach presents five specialized variations—the drag double, blast double, Jordan Burroughs double (with striking setup), pass double, and pick double—each with distinct hand placement and footwork patterns suited to collar-tie positions and reactive counters. Jordan Burroughs' five-step breakdown (RUDIS) distills the technique into post, club, circle, level change, and penetration, emphasizing the importance of posting with one hand while keeping the other home for defense, circling to square the opponent's stance before the shot, and explosive penetration through the hips with locked hips and controlled arm mechanics. All three instructors agree on the fundamental importance of level change, deep step penetration, and finishing with structural control; they diverge primarily in setup complexity, with wrestling variants incorporating more dynamic hand-fighting and positional adjustments than the basic MMA version.
Synthesized from 3 instructors
- Absolute MMA St Kilda - Melbourne — Basic Double Leg Takedown: Establishes foundational technique for beginners: range checking, level drop, lead-leg step, lead-knee placement, posture maintenance, and side-control finish. Identifies common mistakes including going straight at legs, stepping with trail leg, poor posture, and dropping wrong knee.
- Cayden Henschel — Top 5 Wrestling Moves *DOUBLE LEGS*: Presents five wrestling-specific variants with varying setup mechanisms: drag double (wrist/tricep control), blast double (from space or close range), Jordan Burroughs double (striking integration), pass double (collar-tie evasion), and pick double (two-hand wrist/tricep control). Emphasizes footwork adjustment to avoid contact and varying finish options.
- RUDIS — Jordan Burroughs Blast Double Breakdown: Systematizes the double leg into five sequential steps: post (one-hand balance disruption), club (heavy-hand pressure), circle (stance normalization), level change (explosive positioning shift), and penetration (hip-driven finish). Emphasizes low initial positioning, head placement over opponent's back, and explosive power from the back foot.
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Ratings
Risk of injury to the person this technique is applied to
4
Moderate4/10
Technique varies by application
Skill level needed to execute this technique reliably
Intermediate
Whether this technique is allowed under major competition rule sets
Illegal
— IJF — Banned since 2010 leg grab prohibition — direct han...
IJF Sport and Organisation Rules 2025, Article 27PDFRestricted
Legal
— 2 points
IBJJF Rules Book v6.0, June 2024PDF— Unified MMA — Legal takedown technique
Unified Rules of MMA, August 2025PDF— ADCC — Legal, scored 2-4 points in second half of match
ADCC Rules Update, April 2025PDF— FIAS Sport Sambo — Legal — all takedowns permitted
FIAS International Sambo Competition RulesPDF— FIAS Combat Sambo — Legal
FIAS Combat Sambo RulesPDF— 2 points
NCAA Wrestling Rules 2025-26PDFTraining Notes
✓Drill with progressive resistance
Common Mistakes
!Poor timing
!Over-committing
Related Techniques
Counter Techniques
Setup Chain
1Engagement → TKD Double Leg Takedown → Follow-up
Sources & References
Primary Source
Lukasz, T. Taekwondo Grappling Techniques: Hone Your Competitive Edge for Mixed Martial Arts.
1Book[1] Lukasz, T. Taekwondo Grappling Techniques: Hone Your Competitive Edge for Mixed Martial Arts.
2Citation[1] Lukasz, T. Taekwondo Grappling Techniques: Hone Your Competitive Edge for Mixed Martial Arts.
[1] Lukasz, Taekwondo Grappling Techniques — technique description and application
Community
Athletics
Good timing
Explosive movement
Notes
The TKD double leg takedown is documented in Lukasz's Taekwondo Grappling Techniques — the fundamental wrestling takedown adapted with TKD-specific footwork and entry timing. (Lukasz, Taekwondo Grappling Techniques)
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I keep my head low when shooting a double leg takedown?
Jordan Burroughs emphasizes that you want your head to be at an equivalent level to your opponent's head or lower. Coming high exposes you to defense and counterattacks, so maintaining a low head position protects you while you execute the technique.
How do I use my hands effectively when setting up a double leg?
According to Jordan Burroughs, bring only one hand forward for a heavy post to knock your opponent off balance, while keeping your other hand back to defend your legs. This allows you to control the opponent without leaving yourself vulnerable.
What's the correct range to shoot a double leg from?
You want to be just outside your opponent's reaching range. The Absolute MMA St Kilda instructors recommend testing range by extending your arm—if you can't reach your opponent, they can't reach you. Being too close allows them to block or strike; being too far requires you to cover too much ground.
Which leg should I step with when shooting a double leg?
Step with your lead leg rather than your trail leg, as Absolute MMA St Kilda explains. Your lead leg is already forward and will cover ground faster, and stepping deep with this leg maintains proper posture for the takedown.
How does the TKD Double Leg Takedown work?
The TKD Double Leg Takedown adapts the wrestling double-leg for taekwondo practitioners, entering from the longer kicking range with a penetration step.
Where does the TKD Double Leg Takedown come from?
Cross-style technique adapted for modern combat sports.
Is the TKD Double Leg Takedown legal in competition?
IJF: banned — Banned since 2010 leg grab prohibition — direct hansoku-make for touching opp…; IBJJF: legal — Legal at all belt levels, scored as takedown (2 points); UWW: restricted — Legal in freestyle (2-4 points), banned in Greco-Roman (no attacks below waist); Unified MMA: legal — Legal takedown technique; ADCC: legal — Legal, scored 2-4 points in second half of match; FIAS Sport Sambo: legal — Legal — all takedowns permitted; FIAS Combat Sambo: legal — Legal; NCAA Folkstyle: legal — Legal, scored as takedown (2 points)
How dangerous is the TKD Double Leg Takedown?
Danger rating 4/10. Technique varies by application
How do I set up the TKD Double Leg Takedown?
The standard setup chain: Engagement → TKD Double Leg Takedown → Follow-up.
How do I defend against the TKD Double Leg Takedown?
Standard counters include: Sprawl / Block / Counter-attack.
How effective is the TKD Double Leg Takedown in competition?
Used in modern MMA and combat sports
What are common mistakes when doing the TKD Double Leg Takedown?
Top errors to watch for: Poor timing / Over-committing.
What are other names for the TKD Double Leg Takedown?
The TKD Double Leg Takedown is also known as Tekondō Ryōashi Takkuru, Taekwondo Double Leg, TKD Shoot.