In 360 Takedown Defense - Under arms, HEAD IN FRONT, what does inside arm pass over the subject's head to check their hip?

In 360 Takedown Defense - Under arms, HEAD IN FRONT, what does inside arm pass over the subject's head to check their hip?

• A. The inside arm tucks under the subject's arm
• B. The inside arm grips the neck for control
• C. The inside arm passes over the subject's head to check their hip
• D. The inside arm traps the opposite shoulder

Answer: (C)

Controlling the opponent’s hip during this takedown defense comes from building a frame that passes the inside arm over their head. When that arm goes over the head, you press into their neck/shoulder area just enough to pin their near hip and block their ability to tilt or pull their hips back toward you. This creates an off-balance angle for them, keeps your own head in front for awareness, and preserves your base so you can redirect their motion or advance into a more secure control position. The goal is to disrupt their hip line and prevent a counter move that could put you on the defensive. Other options don’t achieve that hip control in the same way. Tucking the inside arm under the subject’s arm doesn’t establish the necessary frame to check the hip and can give them space to turn into you. Gripping the neck is not the intended control and can escalate risk or loss of balance. Trapping the opposite shoulder doesn’t address the hip line directly or prevent them from shifting their hips to escape.

Controlling the opponent’s hip during this takedown defense comes from building a frame that passes the inside arm over their head. When that arm goes over the head, you press into their neck/shoulder area just enough to pin their near hip and block their ability to tilt or pull their hips back toward you. This creates an off-balance angle for them, keeps your own head in front for awareness, and preserves your base so you can redirect their motion or advance into a more secure control position. The goal is to disrupt their hip line and prevent a counter move that could put you on the defensive.

Other options don’t achieve that hip control in the same way. Tucking the inside arm under the subject’s arm doesn’t establish the necessary frame to check the hip and can give them space to turn into you. Gripping the neck is not the intended control and can escalate risk or loss of balance. Trapping the opposite shoulder doesn’t address the hip line directly or prevent them from shifting their hips to escape.