Outside Single Leg Dump Switch To Double Leg Finish
The outside single leg takedown is one of the most widely used takedowns in wrestling. Once the single leg is secured, we can create many opportunities to finish if we maintain good position while holding the single leg. For this video, 6x National Champion and US Olympic Wrestler Heath Sims…
Double Underhook To Inside Trip
The double underhook position is a strong offensive attack and control position. Getting into the double underhook position requires pummeling and off balancing. Staying in good position with double underhooks will allow you to control your opponent and set up takedown attacks. For this video, 6x National Champion and US…
Defense Against Bodylock
The bodylock is a constant battle for dominant position. Learning to adjust your lock and control the bodylock will improve your success in finishing a takedown. For this video, 6x National Champion and US Olympic Wrestler Heath Sims demonstrates how to defend, adjust, and counter a tight bodylock position.
Single Leg Defense To Inside Trip
While good offensive takedowns are the key to scoring points, developing strong takedown defense is equally important. Good takedown defense can often be transitioned into offensive attacks. In this video, 6x National Champion and US Olympic wrestler Heath Sims demonstrates single leg defense with an inside trip.
Outside Single Leg Finish Against Sprawl
The outside single leg takedown is one of the most widely used takedowns in wrestling. When attempting a single leg takedown we commonly end up under our opponent after he sprawls and pushes the head down. Circling behind for the finish is very useful against the sprawl defense. For this…
Double Underhook To Knee Tap Finish
The double underhook position is a strong offensive attack and control position. Getting into the double underhook position requires pummeling and off balancing. Staying in good position with double underhooks will allow you to control your opponent and set up takedown attacks. The knee tap finish is a very high…
Defense Against Double Under Bodylock
The double underhook is a strong position to control and takedown your opponent. Learning to defend the double underhook position is vital for avoiding takedowns. For this video, 6x National Champion and US Olympic Wrestler Heath Sims demonstrates the defense to a double under body lock.
Single Leg Defense To Tilt Roll
While good offensive takedowns are the key to scoring points, developing strong takedown defense is equally important. Good takedown defense can often be transitioned into offensive attacks. In this video, 6x National Champion and US Olympic wrestler Heath Sims demonstrates single leg defense to the tilt roll.
Outside Single Leg Iranian Finish
When attempting a single leg takedown we commonly end up under our opponent after he sprawls and pushes the head down. The first attempt to finish by circling behind the opponent may be unsuccessful. The opponent’s defense will open up our secondary move of coming underneath and finishing with an…
Double Underhook To Low Lock Twist Snap Down
The double underhook position is a strong offensive attack and control position. Getting into the double underhook position requires pummeling and off balancing. Staying in good position with double underhooks will allow you to control your opponent and set up takedown attacks. For this video, 6x National Champion and US…
Drill Bodylock Adjustment
The bodylock position is a neutral position. Increase control and gain an advantage with your bodylock by adjusting to a better position than your opponent. From a better position you will gain control and open up additional offensive takedown opportunities. Create a drill by changing positions back and forth with…
High Crotch Defense Against Basic Takedown
While good offensive takedowns are the key to scoring points, developing strong takedown defense is equally important. Good takedown defense can often be transitioned into offensive attacks. In this video, 6x National Champion and US Olympic wrestler Heath Sims demonstrates basic high crotch defense.
Outside Single Leg To Dump Finish
The outside single leg takedown is one of the most widely used takedowns in wrestling. Using the dump when the single leg is secured is a high percentage finish against most defenses. The dump finish can be executed very quickly and it is commonly used as the first attempt to…
Double Underhook To Shrug Duck Under
The double underhook position is a strong offensive attack and control position. Getting into the double underhook position requires pummeling and off balancing. Staying in good position with double underhooks will allow you to control your opponent and set up takedown attacks. For this video, 6x National Champion and US…
Arm Drag From Wrist Control
The arm drag is a common move performed from many different positions. The arm drag is done very quickly before your opponent has an opportunity to defend. For this video, 6x National Champion and US Olympic Wrestler Heath Sims demonstrates an arm drag from wrist control.
High Crotch Defense Trap The Arm
While good offensive takedowns are the key to scoring points, developing strong takedown defense is equally important. Good takedown defense can often be transitioned into offensive attacks. In this video, 6x National Champion and US Olympic wrestler Heath Sims demonstrates a high crotch defense variation.
Outside Single Leg To Foot Sweep
The outside single leg takedown is one of the most widely used takedowns in wrestling. Taking the single leg high into your armpit will give you added control to help finish the takedown. When the leg is secured high in the armpit many different finishes are possible. For this video,…
Double Underhook To Snap Down
The double underhook position is a strong offensive attack and control position. Getting into the double underhook position requires pummeling and off balancing. Staying in good position with double underhooks will allow you to control your opponent and set up takedown attacks. For this video, 6x National Champion and US…
Arm Drag To Bodylock Takedown
The arm drag is a common move performed from many different positions. A common counter reaction from the opponent is to pull their arm away to avoid the arm drag. You can use the opponent’s counter reaction to set up many takedowns. For this video, 6x National Champion and US…
Drill For Upper Body Throws
Upper body throws are one of the most effective ways to bring an opponent to the ground. In wrestling, there are countless variations and setups for upper body throws. The key to all upper body throws is footwork. In this video, 6x National Champion and US Olympic wrestler Heath Sims…
Outside Single Leg To Front Trip
The outside single leg takedown is one of the most widely used takedowns in wrestling. Taking the single leg high into your armpit will give you added control to help finish the takedown. When the leg is secure high in the armpit many finishes are possible with very little defense…
Double Underhook To Twist Throw Takedown
The double underhook position is a strong offensive attack and control position. Getting into the double underhook position requires pummeling and off balance. Staying in good position with double underhooks will allow you to control your opponent and set up takedown attacks. For this video, 6x National Champion and US…
Arm Drag To Double Leg Takedown
The arm drag is a common move performed from many different positions. The arm drag is done very quickly before your opponent has an opportunity to defend. For this video, 6x National Champion and US Olympic Wrestler Heath Sims demonstrates an arm drag to double leg takedown.
Drill Hand Fighting
Hand fighting is one of the foundational skills in wrestling. It is used in the standing position to setup all takedowns and keep an opponent on the defensive. The better you become at hand fighting, the more opportunities for takedowns you will have. In this video, 6x National Champion and…