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.

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…

Body Lock To Step Around Throw To Front Headlock

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…

Single Leg Iranian Grab Wrist Roll Finish

The single leg takedown is one of the fundamental takedowns in wrestling. There are a wide range of setups and finishes for the single leg takedown depending on the opponent’s defense. In this video, 6 time National Champion and US Olympic wrestler Heath Sims teaches a single leg Iranian finish…

Body Lock To Step Around Throw To Inside Trip

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…

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.

Single Leg Iranian Finish To Counter Ankle Grab

The single leg takedown is one of the fundamental takedowns in wrestling. There are a wide range of setups and finishes for the single leg takedown depending on the opponent’s defense. In this video, 6 time National Champion and US Olympic wrestler Heath Sims teaches a single leg Iranian finish…

Double Leg To Chain Finish

The double leg is a high percentage takedown. Learning to stay in good position and transition to multiple techniques will increase your ability to finish when your opponent has good defense. The double leg chain drill is an effective way to learn multiple finishes while maintaining good position. For this…

Single Leg Iranian Standing Finish

The single leg takedown is one of the fundamental takedowns in wrestling. There are a wide range of setups and finishes for the single leg takedown depending on the opponent’s defense. In this video, 6 time National Champion and US Olympic wrestler Heath Sims teaches a single leg Iranian standing…

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…

Headlock Smash

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…

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…

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…

Bodylock To Knee Tap Finish To Opposite Leg

The bodylock position will help secure your opponent and set up takedown opportunities. By pummeling with your opponent and adjusting your position you can secure a tight bodylock. The body lock knee tap is a high percentage and low risk takedown used in many forms of wrestling and MMA. For…

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…

Pinch Headlock: To Regular Headlock

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…

Leg Ride Reversal Defense

The ability to escape from the bottom position is a critical skill in wrestling. Being on bottom is a disadvantageous position, and you must be able to escape to your feet or reverse position on the opponent as quickly as possible. In this video, 6 time National Champion and US…

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 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…

Crotch Rocket 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 one of his favourite…

ONE FC Ben Askren Wrestling Takedown Combination

In this video, Bellator World Champion, US Olympic Wrestler, and ONE FC Superstar Ben Askren demonstrates a wrestling takedown combination.

Arm Spin Arm Crank 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 to arm crank finish.

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 Spin Defense

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 defense.