Jeff jordan wrestling wikipedia

In this article we will explore the highly effective single leg takedown system developed by Jeff Jordan, the longtime head coach of Graham High School.

Before we dive into the particulars of the Jordan Trained Single Leg System, let’s first discuss the value of a systematic approach to learning wrestling techniques.

The Systematic Method

The way wrestling techniques are taught typically follows a familiar formula: the instructor teaches a technique on a cooperative opponent by demonstrating the necessary steps and details of the move.

When an instructor teaches a double leg takedown, for example, he/she may show a specific set-up, particular footwork to change levels and drive inward, and a preferred way to control the opponent’s legs and finish the takedown. 

Because this teaching methodology breaks techniques down into individually isolated moves, it tends to make certain assumptionsthat allow the technique being demonstrat