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    Does anyone have ideas for karate takedowns for kumite

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    by crossover4/2/2026

    In karate competitions you can hold a grip with one hand - atleast for a short time. Two hand grip will be a warning. I am not looking for takedowns from opponents kicks. More like continueing from situations when both are too close to score with kicks or strikes. (Hooks do not give points for some reason.) Maybe some MMA guy might have ideas?

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    DC_Higgins5/16/2026

    One hand gripping the gi? De Ashi Harai works well i find, or a 1 hand Tai Otoshi. No hands sweep by stepping deep to their outside behind and sweeping over the legs, Sukui Nage style is great too

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    squeen19/19/2026

    Ive had pretty good success rushing the opponent while grabbing and pushing their arm downward, creating the opening up top and putting them on their heals, then De Ashi Harai as they continue to step back. Timing is everything though.

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