Standing · Gi & no-gi
Inside-tie side-to-side snap-down
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Change direction from a standing tie-up to bring their head in front of you.
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Training
WATCH VIDEO · 2 min section · 0:20–1:57
Opens the video at this section · No-gi demonstrationInside Tie Side to Side Snap Downs by John Danaher
John Danaher / BJJ Fanatics
Setup & key ideas
Also called side snap down · snap-down to front headlock
Before you start
- Both players are standing in an upper-body tie-up.
- Establish inside arm position before changing to the head-and-arm controls described in the lesson.
Key ideas
- Start by winning the inside space in the tie-up.
- Change direction as they recover their posture.
- Secure front control before planning the descent or a different attack.
Common pitfalls
- Treating lowered posture as a completed takedown.
Connections Reactions and next steps
Where this can lead
- Front headlock · In control
Their head lowers and you establish front control. Bringing them to the mat is a separate step.