The hip throw is probably one of the most seen takedowns in the world with how popular it is in movies and TV. The good thing is that it is also popular in grappling and in MMA. This isn't just because it looks...

  Adam Wheeler’s story is often quoted to the unconfident first year struggling at practice “The last man to medal in Greco for the USA at the olympics went 1-15 as a freshman”. The one line has no doubt helped many relatively green...

The importance of learning, understanding and being able to execute the fundamentals of any activity or sport cannot be overstated.  Despite living in a time when our eyes are constantly being drawn to the next viral video, whether it's a flashy knockout or...

Adam Wheeler has a story that reads like a Hollywood script, except that it's all 100% true.  As a youth, he joined the wrestling team.  He was overweight and could not even do a pushup.  As a junior varsity athlete, Adam Wheeler would...

Adam Wheeler is a former Grecco-Roman wrestling bronze medal for Team USA at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics, who held other numerous international podium placements. After retiring from wrestling Wheeler turned to Brazilian jiu-jitsu where he achieved the rank of black belt and a world title in the Masters division.

  Buckle Up, We’re Going For A Ride! Adam Wheeler, known for his epic upper body takedowns, is at it again with his newest release The Greco Blueprint. Adam has multiple instructionals dedicated to other aspects of wrestling, but this time he is...

  Upper body takedowns are important for ANY wrestlers game, but especially for those wrestlers out there who maybe lack the athleticism required for sweep singles that look like they come from across the mat. Another key factor to consider is if you...

  Regardless of your preferred grappling method surely the arm drag is part of your toolkit. The arm drag is a great way to catch your opponent over extending and making them pay for it. In Jiu-Jitsu it often leads to taking the...

  Fundamentals Are Foundational Regardless of the activity, Fundamentals will always be one of the most important aspects to your skill. This is especially true in grappling sports like Wrestling and Jiu-Jitsu. No matter HOW fancy or advanced a technique may seem, you...

  For most wrestlers, upper body throws are not their primary offense, but that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t still be working to learn new throws so when the time comes, you will be able to effectively execute one. If you can hit...

  Every wrestler should know how to shoot a double leg, but what good is it if you don’t know how to set it up? When you are wrestling on your feet, you have to figure out how to get around your opponents...

  A two on one is a great way to set up a takedown. There are many different possibilities from a two on one position like single legs, throws, snap downs, or double legs to name a few. When you have a two...

  Just like all areas of wrestling, pinning is a skill you have to develop. You have to learn different pinning combinations, then drill them and use them countless times in order to execute them correctly out on the mat. In each match,...

  Alright guys, hopefully you have stayed up on the freestyle results because here at Fanatic Wrestling, we are ready to hit you with the Greco portion next.  It has long been known that freestyle and Greco Roman wrestling are nowhere near as...

  One common position in wrestling is a short offense position. It is common for wrestlers to end up in a short offense position after a snap down on after one guy shoots and the other guy defends the shot and is able...

  Alright guys, time to lay out the stone cold facts of what it takes to transition from high school stud to college stud.  Some people seem to make this transition effortlessly, picking up right where they left off dominating the competition or...

  One of the most overlooked aspects in sports is the uniform. What an athlete wears can dictate their performance as well as their team’s representation to the crowd. From mesh jerseys in basketball to reinforced helmets in football, attire can be a...

  Earning takedowns is one of the biggest aspects in the sport of wrestling. There are fundamental takedowns and setups that all wrestlers should know like a head snap to double leg or an underhook to high crotch. These types of simple takedowns...

  With wrestling season nearly a month away for most school systems in the U.S., a lot might be running through your head as a coach. You might be wondering about who is going to show up on the first day. You might...

  A good headlock throw is a crowd-pleaser, but a great headlock throw is a game-changer. Considered to be one of the staples of upper body throws, this move can lead to a 5-point advantage when followed up directly with a pin. Recent...