Underhook Position To Bodylock
The underhook position can be used to control your opponent and set up many different takedowns. Properly controlling an underhook will put your opponent on the defensive as well as set up multiple offensive takedown opportunities. For this video, 6x National Champion and US Olympic Wrestler Heath Sims demonstrates how…
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…
Underhook Position To Duck Under
The underhook position can be used to control your opponent and set up many different takedowns. Properly controlling an underhook will put your opponent on the defensive as well as set up multiple offensive takedown opportunities. For this video, 6x National Champion and US Olympic Wrestler Heath Sims demonstrates how…
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 Basic Setup From Inside Tie
The outside single leg takedown is one of the most widely used takedowns in wrestling. Using the inside tie to control your opponent allows you to create movement and make him step toward your shot. Maintaining good position on a single leg will give you more options to finish the…
Underhook Position To High Crotch Takedown
The underhook position can be used to control your opponent and set up many takedowns. Properly controlling an underhook will put your opponent on the defensive as well as setup multiple offensive takedown opportunities. For this video, 6x National Champion and US Olympic Wrestler Heath Sims demonstrates how to shoot…
Outside Single Leg Basic Setup From Outside Tie
The outside single leg takedown is one of the most widely used takedowns in wrestling. By controlling the inside tie up, your opponent will to want to improve their position. As your opponent pummels inside it creates an opportunity to attack using the single leg. For this video, 6x National…
Underhook Position To Outside Single Leg Takedown
The underhook position can be used to control your opponent and set up many different takedowns. Properly controlling an underhook will put your opponent on the defensive as well as setup multiple offensive takedown opportunities. For this video, 6x National Champion and US Olympic Wrestler Heath Sims demonstrates how to…
Outside Single Leg Counter To Kick Out
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 different finishes are available. For this video,…
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…
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…
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.
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,…
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.
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…
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.
Double Leg Basic Setup Elbow Pop
The double leg is a high percentage takedown. The double leg can be performed using many setups and finishes. It is very important to get deep penetration on your shot in order to counter your opponent’s defense and be in a good position to finish. Getting good penetration requires an…
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…
Double Leg Basic Setup Pop And Snap
The double leg is a high percentage takedown. The double leg can be performed using many setups and finishes. It is very important to get deep penetration on your shot in order to counter your opponent’s defense and be in a good position to finish. Getting good penetration requires an…
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.
Double Leg Basic Setup Wrist Snap
The double leg is a high percentage takedown. The double leg can be performed using many setups and finishes. It is very important to get deep penetration on your shot in order to counter your opponent’s defense and be in a good position to finish. Getting good penetration requires an…
Arm Drag To Inside Step Finish
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 inside step finish.
Double Leg To Dump Finish
The double leg is a high percentage takedown. The double leg can be performed using many setups and finishes. The most common finish for a double leg is to drive sideways and off balance the opponent. If the first finish is not successful, it will set up a dump finish.…
Pinch Headlock Basic Setup Elbow Pop
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…