Wrestling Techniques
Takedowns, clinch work and defense. The skills that decide who gets to choose where the fight happens.
47 techniques in 3 categories
Categories
Takedowns
Shots, trips and throws from the feet. Level change and penetration step first, finish second.
22 techniques
Defense & Escapes
Sprawls, re-shots, stand-ups and turtle escapes. Getting out is a skill you drill, not a reaction you hope for.
13 techniques
Clinch & Ties
Underhooks, Russian ties, body locks and hand fighting. Win the tie and the takedown is already half done.
12 techniques
By position
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Double Leg Takedown
Foundational wrestling shot, change levels, penetrate, and drive through both legs to take the opponent down.
AllTakedownSingle Leg Takedown
Capture one leg, control the knee or ankle, and finish by running the pipe, tripping, or lifting.
AllTakedownAnkle Pick
Snap the opponent down with a collar tie, then reach across to pick the far ankle.
AllTakedownSprawl
Primary takedown defense, kick legs back and drop hips heavy to flatten the opponent's shot.
AllCounterArm Drag Standing
Wrist control to tricep, drag the opponent past you and take the back.
White+TransitionSnap Down to Front Headlock
Snap the opponent's head down from a collar tie and circle to a front headlock position.
White+TakedownTurtle Escape: Sit Out
From turtle, sit out to one side, turning the corner and coming to your base.
White+EscapeInside Trip (Kouchi/Ouchi)
Wrestling inside trip from collar tie or underhook clinch.
White+TakedownClinch Pummel for Underhooks
Pummel the arms in the clinch to win underhooks.
White+ControlCollar Tie to Snap Down
Collar tie pressure then snap to front headlock.
White+TakedownUnderhook Pummel
Pummel for underhooks in standing clinch.
White+ControlOver-Under Clinch
Over-under clinch position from standing.
White+Control