Headlock Finishing The Pin

The headlock is an excellent upper body takedown. As one of the most common throws in wrestling, the 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…

Headlock Roll Through Defense

While good offensive takedowns are the key to scoring points, developing strong takedown defense is equally important. As one of the most common throws in wrestling, it is critical to develop multiple defenses against the headlock. In this video, 6x National Champion and US Olympic wrestler Heath Sims demonstrates a…

Headlock Standing Defense

While good offensive takedowns are the key to scoring points, developing strong takedown defense is equally important. As one of the most common throws in wrestling, it is critical to develop multiple defenses against the headlock. In this video, 6x National Champion and US Olympic wrestler Heath Sims demonstrates a…

Arm Spin Pinning Finish

The arm spin is an excellent upper body takedown. It can be used with many different setups and finishes to secure a takedown. In this video, 6x National Champion and US Olympic wrestler Heath Sims demonstrates the arm spin pinning finish.

Arm Spin Throw

The arm spin is an excellent upper body takedown. It can be used with many different setups and finishes to secure a takedown. In this video, 6x National Champion and US Olympic wrestler Heath Sims demonstrates the arm spin throw.

Arm Spin Throw Misdirection

The arm spin is an excellent upper body takedown. It can be used with many different setups and finishes to secure a takedown. In this video, 6x National Champion and US Olympic wrestler Heath Sims demonstrates the arm spin throw misdirection.

Head Outside Single Leg Takedown

Wrestling is one of the primary disciplines in MMA.  In order to succeed, you must be able to not only initiate takedowns, but also defend against your opponent’s takedown attempts.  In this video, Evolve Fight Team member and NCAA Division 1 wrestler Jake Butler teaches a single leg takedown.

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…

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.

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.

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 Against The Cage

Wrestling is one of the primary disciplines in MMA.  A well rounded fighter must be able to wrestle both offensively and defensively.  The superior wrestler will hold the advantage of determining where the fight takes place.  In this video, UFC World Champion Rafael dos Anjos teaches single leg takedown defense…

Step And Lift Mat Return

Wrestling is one of the primary disciplines in MMA.  A well rounded fighter must be able to wrestle both offensively and defensively.  The superior wrestler will hold the advantage of determining where the fight takes place.  In this video, ONE Championship World Champion Ben Askren teaches a mat return takedown…

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…

Head Outside Single Leg Takedown To Ground And Pound

Wrestling is one of the primary disciplines in MMA.  In order to succeed, you must be able to not only initiate takedowns, but also defend against your opponent’s takedown attempts.  In this video, Evolve Fight Team member and NCAA Division 1 wrestler Jake Butler teaches a single leg takedown and transition…

Head Outside Single To Dump Finish

Wrestling is one of the primary disciplines in MMA.  A well rounded fighter must be able to wrestle both offensively and defensively.  The superior wrestler will hold the advantage of determining where the fight takes place.  In this video, ONE Championship World Champion Ben Askren teaches one of his favourite…

Pinch Headlock To Snap Down

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…

Head Outside Single To Taking The Back

Wrestling is one of the primary disciplines in MMA.  A well rounded fighter must be able to wrestle both offensively and defensively.  The superior wrestler will hold the advantage of determining where the fight takes place.  In this video, ONE Championship World Champion Ben Askren teaches one of his favourite…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

3 Takedowns For MMA

Wrestling is one of the primary disciplines that has been proven effective in the sport of MMA.  A well rounded mixed martial artist must have a strong wrestling game, both offensive and defensive.  By controlling the wrestling of a fight, a fighter has complete control of where the fight will…