going to your knee when shooting a double or single in mma

[crazydan]

in wrestling we learned 2 differnt types of double and 2 types of sinlges
the double was a standing double/blast double where you just dropped your levela little bit and doing a double. the other is the classic double wher you drop to your knee nad do the penetration step. i know that the first one is used alot in mma but is the second one effective? same with the single is doing a low single(going ot your knee) good to use in mma or should i just stick with practicing my standing singles

[kingshadowwolf]

There both very effective and with a proper drive into the ground can put a opponent out on the drop, practice them both a lot, along with a raising take down as when its done properly can be devastating.

[GeoZim]

It's never either or
Both have their place and uses. What I would work on is the setup, pratice setting up each version from both sides and watch what the opponets body and weight transfer does as you execute.

[andy3]

i've been wondering this too. are you more vulnerable to knees when you drop to your knee?

[GeoZim]

That is why you practice the set up alot:)

[phlex]

It is only about protecting your knees from hitting the ground too hard. On mats, it's ok, you can drop your knee. On solid ground, it's another thing...

[andy3]

sorry, i didn't clearify. i meant knees from the opponent. like a knee to the face. i just don't see many people drop to their knee for a takedown in ufc.