I can't friggin believe it.  Somehow we've managed to not have the sprawl in there.  It will eventually make it in there.  We use two methods.  Square Hips Down and Single Hip Down.

We have a whole anti-grappling series.  We just haven't put it up yet.

But there are a few things that might tide you over until we get to a formal treatment of this issue.

First is footwork.  For us it is the first line of defense.  If you can move side to side, it makes it very difficult for your opponent to find the right timing to shoot.  Also of interest would be :http://damagecontrolmma.com/me…..n-defense/ and http://damagecontrolmma.com/me…..kes-bonus/

As well as the http://damagecontrolmma.com/me…..ad-pummel/ and a 3 part focus mitt series that we started yesterday in the online classroom:  http://damagecontrolmma.com/me…..defense-1/

We actually worked these tonight as this weekend we have two fighters who will be going up against opponents with strong grappling skills.

Finally, think about this.  I remember hearing Sensei Paulson once say, what's the best way to defend the choke?  "Be the one doing the choke"  What's the best way to defend the takedown?  "Be the one doing the takedown".  What does this mean exactly?  I believe that there are a certain number of lanes you must occupy in order to achieve a takedown.  If you own all the lanes, eg head position, arm control, level matching and angle, you will be in perfect position for a takedown and your opponent will be in one of the absolute worst positions for a takedown.

But, cross faces, walls, sprawls, underhooks, snap downs, whizzars etc. are all important parts of that mix as well.

We'll get to it, but it might be a while.  We're working on the Southpaw series righ now.