Qualifying and wrestling in the Olympics means that you have reached the best of the best in the sport of wrestling. There are so many different areas of wrestling that each of these Olympians have to be great at but probably the...

  One extremely effective way to set takedowns up in wrestling is with a two on one, also called a Russian tie. There are many benefits to using this setup. First of all, there are so many different options from a two on...

Greco-Roman wrestling often gets overlooked when people discuss wrestling even though it is an Olympic sport. Even Greco isn’t your main focus, it is still incredibly helpful to train and compete in Greco events. Just by spending more time on the mat, you...

  If you are serious about becoming a great wrestler, you must focus on the fundamentals. There are a lot of crazy moves and techniques out there, but when you watch high level wrestling, the guys that are out there winning NCAA titles...

  There are an infinite number of ways to take your opponent down in wrestling. There are some very complex setups that can lead to pretty technical takedowns, but more complicated doesn’t always mean better. In fact, when you watch high level wrestling,...

  The shot is arguably the most fundamental aspect of wrestling. Just like knowing how to dribble is paramount for basketball or learning to catch for baseball, picking up shooting skills is the one technique that can make or break your wrestling career....

  Alright guys, as some of you I’m sure have already read, we here at Fanatic Wrestling have released the men’s freestyle roster for the world championships September 14-22, 2019 in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan.  In the men’s freestyle blog we told you who would...

  Learning how to wrestle requires more than just going through the motions of shots and sprawls. Each move you do requires a set-up, something to act as a catalyst for movement. Set-ups can take many forms, whether it’s a basic collar tie...

  When you think of the word “takedown”, what comes to mind? Images of driving double legs or snazzy single legs or even quick ankle picks may conjure up in your mind. For the most part, takedowns are done on the feet, which...

  Even if you don’t wrestle Greco very often, it is still very important to learn how to wrestle and throw from Greco positions. Greco style throws can sometimes be more effective when used in folkstyle or freestyle wrestling because you can use...

  A majority of wrestlers offense comes from taking shots and other attacks like front headlocks or ankle picks. One area that is sometimes neglected is upper body throws. Even though throws won’t be a wrestler’s primary form of offense, it is still...

  In wrestling, shooting single legs, double legs, and high crotches are the primary offensive moves most wrestlers use to get takedowns. These shots are obviously very effective and can be seen at all levels of wrestling. In fact, shooting is one of...

  Defending takedowns is an important part of wrestling. There are many different types of takedowns that your opponent might try against you. One very common shot is a high crotch. If your opponent gets in on a deep high crotch, you may...

  The basics of any craft cannot be underestimated. Carpenters know to measure twice and cut once, writers know how to use commas to separate list items, and athletes know the fundamental movements related to their given sports. Wrestling is no different. Even...

As some of you may or may not know, on July 22nd an agreement was reached between US Open Champ Yianni Diakomihalis’ coaching staff, led by Cornell coach Rob Koll, and 2017 world team member and 3 time NCAA champ Zain Retherford’s coaching...

  The first thing any wrestler is taught on their first day of wrestling practice is a good wrestling stance. No one really feels comfortable or even looks comfortable in a stance when they first start, but the more time a person spends...

If getting one underhook on your opponent is considered good, then getting double underhooks must be fantastic. Consider this: you’ve gotten full inside control on your opponent and have negated their ability to effectively use their head, hands, and forearms to defend the...

  As much as we brag about a beautiful shot or pin, there’s just something mystifying about a good toss. Being able to launch your opponent from their feet to the mat not only requires proper strength and technique but also perfect timing....

In my short 27 years, I’ve coached athletes as young as 4, all the way through seniors in college.  I’ve seen some of the most emotionally driven practice sessions and just as many tough breaks as I have glorious moments.  There is one...

  Being able to hit throws is a great skill to have in wrestling; being able to take someone directly from their feet to their back makes you a much more dangerous wrestler. In this video, 2008 Olympic Greco-Roman bronze medalist Adam Wheeler...