I know this is highly subjective but what are your recommendations and preferences in terms of takedowns?
In a gi? Just learn judo, it's much easier. If you insisted on wrestling, then double and single leg takedowns. Those two are the bread and butter of wrestling.
Single leg is pretty common from what I've seen. Double legs I personally don't bother with since its a pain to get with the gi grips. You might as well learn judo throws. Of course, I'm a bad wrestler and left bjj in part due to frustration with grips so I might not be the best source for that As far as throws go, I've seen this one used quite well. Admittedly the guy I saw do it most is a judo black belt butI've seen others use it as well. http://judoinfo.com/images/animations/blue/ipponseoi.htm http://judoinfo.com/images/animations/blue/osotogari.htm Also saw it a lot, especially at lower belts where people come off centre line quite a bit. Was also what I got caught with most times I gave up takedown points. This is one a couple guys I trained with had started to use with success and is one I'm fond of. http://judoinfo.com/images/animations/blue/uchimata.htm There's also a nice combo off of it that I can't find a picture for. Basically you go for the throw, it doesn't work, so you place the leg that's between theirs behind their far foot and ankle pick it. If you want to be completely awesome and look like a boss then the fireman's carry is great. I feel like it takes more practice than most other throws to get confident enough with the entry, but if you do then its a very effective. Both my bjj coach and another of the fighters at my gym have won matches with it. http://judoinfo.com/blog/kata-guruma Although that judo link isn't great so have a video [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEZXq6dSd8c"]Jimmy Pedro - Judo for Jiu Jitsu - Fireman's Carry - BJJ Weekly #115 - YouTube[/ame]
foot sweeps, sutemi waza, and single and double legs taking gi grips into consideration. you have to adapt judo a little, but really just do straightup judo for a few years before adapting it.
If you want to work you're takedowns in a gi I'd say this is some of the best advice you can get. If you tend to do more no gi I'd say the same thing but switch out judo for wrestling. Can't go wrong with either really.
