For 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
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rq1xVOolc4
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNuzzuKYEVs
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQ8YUYqxDJs
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgLz9_i2I44
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