June 9, 2015

Learn to Wrestle

Learn to WrestleFor Parents and Wrestlers in the DC area that are here to learn to wrestle: Here are videos of some of the key wrestling techniques we cover in practices.  Please review them at home when you have time and feel free to try them out at practice the next time we see you!

Remember, winter champions are made in the off-season.

For beginners, check out this Scoring Video to get started.  It’s a fun video that teaches the basics of how points are scored in a wrestling match.

Neutral

Stance & Motion (Just watch first 90 seconds)
All American Orlando Ponce demonstrates proper stance and motion, the chop and post setup and the proper penetration shot.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ou_9OeZBwkU

Blast Double Leg Takedown

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1vgjBx5ISs

Take down Counter Offense – Sprawl, Stuff and Spin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDaxVafkGWc&feature=g-vrec

Sprawl and Crossface

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtxTBZWJkDk

Lines of Defense

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1vlqBRmH_g

Whizzer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJbll50iKLo

Fireman’s Carry

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vqkncNJzyw&feature=related

Front Headlock (begin at 2 minute mark)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiKLPa7cL9A

 

Bottom

Stand Up

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FzqIM9Or-8&feature=related

Short Sit & Turn in Escape

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYTjz-9BgSw

Half Nelson Defense

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6csmsHnjo8

Bridge and Roll

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrCynpGAgNc

 

Top

Tight Waist & Ankle Breakdown

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOls1U3pe4I&feature=related

Half Nelson (First 2min 20 seconds)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Db59z0w4c-c

Crossface Cradle

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcTIgnMBdw0

Cradle Videos

Hammerlock to Thread the Needle to Pin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-bxU-9ZcyA

Arm Bar to Pin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIs3jqGceME