The act of putting your opponent on the ground (via tackle, sweep, Greco-throw, or other technique), typically involving the legs. This is a staple move of Jiu-Jitsu and "G & P" fighters, as they must get their ground - oriented fighting.
Occurs when a man takes his opponent to the mat from a standing position. This is worth one point, but can be worth more if the opponent is brought down onto his back.
(amateur wrestling) being brought to the mat from a standing position; "a takedown counts two points"
When a wrestler takes the opponent to the mat from the neutral position, it is a takedown, worth one point.
Any move from standing position that brings your opponent to the ground with you in a dominant position over them. In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, takedowns must be performed with control.
To take an opponent from a standing position to the ground.
A takedown occurs when, from a neutral position a wrestler gains control over his opponent down on the mat and is inbounds.
A takedown is a martial arts and combat sports term for a technique that involves off-balancing an opponent and forcing him or her to the ground, typically with the combatant performing the takedown landing on top. The process of quickly advancing on an opponent and attempting a takedown is known as shooting for a takedown, or simply shooting. Takedowns are usually distinguished from throws by the type of motion involved, but sometimes the terms are used interchangeably for certain techniques.