Which technique is used for takedown during a Two-On-One encounter when resistance occurs?

• A. The Two-On-One Takedown
• B. The Two-On-One Escort
• C. The Hip Drill Retreat
• D. The Two-On-One Escort Disengage

Answer: (A)

In a two-on-one scenario, the priority is to quickly neutralize the threat while keeping yourself safe from the second person. When resistance arises, the Two-On-One Takedown is the technique designed for that moment. It centers on gaining control of the arm that's engaging you, stepping into a favorable angle, and using a hip and weight shift to off-balance and bring the resisting attacker to the ground in a controlled way. This drop disrupts the attack and reduces the chance of being overwhelmed by the other attacker, giving you the opportunity to disengage or escort as needed while maintaining protection for yourself.

The other options are more about moving or separating rather than stopping the immediate threat with a takedown. Escorts and disengage drills fit scenarios where you’re guiding or pulling away without a direct takedown of the opponent. The takedown approach is the appropriate response when resistance requires you to quickly regain control in a two-on-one encounter.