Pinch Headlock To Twist Takedown

The pinch headlock is an excellent upper body takedown. As a variation on the regular headlock, the pinch headlock is an excellent addition to your upper body attacks. It can be used with many different setups and finishes to secure a takedown. In this video, 6x National Champion and US…

Front Headlock To Shuck

The front headlock is one of wrestling’s most important positions. Mastery of a good front headlock will create many options to score points and control an opponent. The position is often secured after thwarting an opponent’s takedown attempt. In this video, 6x National Champion and US Olympic wrestler Heath Sims…

Front Headlock To Spin Behind Arm Block

The front headlock is one of wrestling’s most important positions. Mastery of a good front headlock will create many options to score points and control an opponent. The position is often secured after thwarting an opponent’s takedown attempt. In this video, 6x National Champion and US Olympic wrestler Heath Sims…

Front Headlock To Spin Behind Head In Armpit

The front headlock is one of wrestling’s most important positions. Mastery of a good front headlock will create many options to score points and control an opponent. The position is often secured after thwarting an opponent’s takedown attempt. In this video, 6x National Champion and US Olympic wrestler Heath Sims…

Single Leg 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 single leg degense.

Single Leg Defense Hip Switch To High Leg Over

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 the hip switch single leg defense.

Single Leg Defense To Crotch 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 the crotch roll single leg defense.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…

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…

Drill Maintaining Good Position On Takedowns

The ability to maintain good position through takedowns is one of the foundational skills in wrestling. The better you become at maintaining good position, the more opportunities for takedowns you will have. In this video, 6x National Champion and US Olympic wrestler Heath Sims demonstrates a drill for maintaining good…

Foot Work 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…

Basic Knee Strikes

The knee strike is one of the most commonly used and lethal techniques in Muay Thai. Utilizing the strong muscles of the core, hips, quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves, the knee is thrust straight upwards. It can be thrown with devastating power to the body or head of the opponent. In…

Blocking A Kick

A Muay Thai kick can be aimed towards the legs, body, or head of an opponent. Kicks can cause a lot of damage if the recipient does not know how to defend themselves from the kick. Defensive techniques against strikes should be taught and focused on just as much as…

Body Climb Elbow

The body climb elbow is a technique more commonly seen in the ancient art of Muay Boran. Muay Thai was largely derived from this ancient art, which focused on creating the maximum amount of damage to an opponent on the battlefield. The purpose of Muay Boran was to neutralize the…

Body Shot

Attacking the body is an excellent way to slow down an opponent as well as set up other punches, kicks, knees or elbow strikes to various targets. By throwing punches to the head and body, the opponent will have a more difficult time countering attacks. In this video, Muay Thai…

Beginner: Combination 1.1

In this beginner level combination, Muay Thai World Champion’s Orono Wor Petchpun and Namsaknoi Yudthagarngamtorn will teach a striking sequence that includes punches and kicks. These movements serve as the foundation for any Muay Thai fighter, and it is critical that you focus on mastering each of these techniques. You…

Combination 2.1

In this level 2 combination, Muay Thai World Champion’s Chaowalith Jocky Gym and Naruepol Fairtex will teach a striking sequence that introduces a jump knee and jump switch knee. These techniques are an excellent addition to the basic knee strikes, and if used correctly can devastate an opponent. They can…

Combination 3.1

In this level 3 combination, Muay Thai World Champion Muangfalek Kiatvichian and Saknarong Sityodtong will teach a striking sequence to set up a flying elbow. These movements serve as the foundation for any Muay Thai fighter, and it is critical that you focus on mastering each of these techniques. You…

Orono Wor Petchpun: Left Kick, Fake Kick To High Kick

In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Orono Wor Petchpun teaches one of his favorite techniques. He begins with a left kick, which serves as a set up for the high kick. In the follow up kick, Orono fakes to the body, but then switches to the high kick to…

Catch And Throw

Catching a kick is an alternative method to blocking a kick. After catching an opponent’s kick, there are numerous different techniques that can be used in order to counter the attack and take advantage of the opponent being balanced on one leg. In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Orono…