The ability to lower one's level as the prelude to a shot is a truly crucial skill for the jujitsu fighter to master. All the main shots, especially those to the legs, are preceded by a change in level. If you fail to change levels properly before your shot, the chances of a successful takedown are slim. By lowering your level, you drop into a stance that enable you to propel yourself forward at high speed, underneath your opponent's defenses and into his hips and legs. This makes for quick and efficient takedowns that are difficult to defend. The guiding idea is to drop into a stance that is similar to a sprinter's stance, which makes it easy to shoot forward by driving off your rear foot and penetrating into your opponent's hips and legs. You can even fake level changes to confuse an opponent and make him nervous.
A way to ensure that your are changing level correctly is to keep your lead shoulder directly over your lead knee as you lower your level. If your lead shoulder goes too far forward, it becomes easy for your opponent to snap your head down to the mat and ruin any chance of a takedown. If your posture is too upright as you change your level, you ca be knocked straight back. Keep your lead shoulder directly over your lead knee, and all will be well.
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