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…
Drill Double Leg Takedown Defense
Double leg defense is essential for a successful wrestler. Defending a double leg takedown can occur multiple times throughout a wrestling match. Learning to use your hips to stop the forward momentum of the shot will improve your defense and allow for a better sprawl. For this video, 6x National…
Drill Double Leg Penetration
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. Learning to get good penetration…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Basic Penetration Shot
A basic penetration shot is used for many wrestling attacks. Attacks using the penetration step include double legs, single legs, and high crotches. This movement will allow the wrestler to penetrate deep on his opponent and maintain good position to finish the attack. For this video, 6x National Champion and…
Outside Single Leg Basic Setup Elbow Pop
The outside single leg takedown is one of the most widely used takedowns in wrestling. Timing your single leg attack as your opponent reaches forward with one arm is a very common setup. Single legs can be executed using many different setups and finishes. Maintaining good position on a single…
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…
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…
Outside Single Leg Basic Setup Head Snap
The outside single leg takedown is one of the most widely used takedowns in wrestling. Using a head snap is a very common and effective setup for the single leg takedown. By snapping your opponent’s head down, you will get an upward reaction that creates an opportunity to shoot your…
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 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…
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 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…
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…
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,…
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…
Outside Single Leg To Lateral Throw
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 set up a lateral throw. Finishing with a lateral throw works well when your opponent sprawls hard to defend. For this video, 6x National…
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…
Basic Stance
A basic stance is your foundation for attacks, movement, and defense. Maintaining a good basic stance will enable a wrestler to be in position to shoot, defend an opponent’s attacks, and move effectively. A basic stance is important at all wrestling levels. For this video, 6x National Champion and US…
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…
Double Leg Defense
Successful defense against a double leg requires the correct hip pressure and a good sprawl. Sprawling is a basic defensive technique that can be quickly learned and easily used at all levels of wrestling. For this video, 6x National Champion and US Olympic Wrestler Heath Sims demonstrates sprawling to defend…