Double leg takedown: how BJJ players use it
The double leg is the #2 takedown in BJJBuddy logs: 1,038 people have logged it. How the takedown works for jiu-jitsu and who uses it by belt.
Where it ranks.
People who logged each takedown at least once.
Logged, not scored.
BJJBuddy records which takedowns people work in training. It doesn’t record who took whom down, so these pages show how widely each takedown is used, not how often it succeeds.
The double leg captures both legs and drives through your partner. Done well it lands you past the guard, which is why it matters as much in BJJ as in wrestling.
How the double leg works
- Set it up so they step forward or react high: a fake, a collar tie, or pushing them back first.
- Change levels and penetrate with a step between their feet, back straight.
- Wrap both legs behind the knees, with your head on the outside of their body.
- Drive forward and turn the corner, bringing their legs together, and land in a passing position.
Common mistakes
- Shooting from too far away, without a setup.
- Head in the middle, which exposes the guillotine.
- Landing inside their guard instead of past the legs.
Learn and drill techniques with a qualified coach and a cooperative partner, and let go the moment your partner taps. This overview is not a substitute for live instruction.
Who logs it, by belt
People at each belt who logged this takedown. Belt is the rank set in the app today.
How to read these figures
The rank orders all 31 takedowns by how many different people logged them. From BJJBuddy training logs, November 2015 to November 2026. Duplicate uploads are removed, so a session is one person on one training day. Each person counts once per technique. Groups smaller than 10 people are not shown.