Ben Askren, renowned for his exceptional wrestling skills, showcased not only an offensive arsenal but also a formidable defense that became a hallmark of his illustrious career. Among the many defensive maneuvers in his repertoire, Askren's proficiency in countering the single leg takedown...

Ben Askren, born on July 18, 1984, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is a retired American mixed martial artist and former amateur wrestler. Askren gained prominence for his exceptional wrestling skills, and his achievements on the mat laid the foundation for a successful career...

Having your opponent on your back is one of the worst positions that someone can find themselves in. It doesn’t really matter what sport, whether it’s wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or in MMA. Best case scenario is that you’re being controlled and losing out...

Being able to defend against whatever your opponent throws at you is a skill that a lot of combat sport athletes want. Whether you’re a wrestler, a boxer or an MMA fighter, you want to make sure that all your offense can land...

The ability to counter your opponent is one that pretty much every combat sports athlete aspires to have. Being able to not only defend against your opponent’s attacks but also turn them into offense is a great way to make your opponent stop...

When someone gets your back, you're in a pretty bad position. They have a ton of options available to them. Whether it’s transitions or takedowns, they are in full control. Meanwhile, all you can do is either stall, escape, or just accept the...

The single leg isn’t really a technique that people go for because they want to score it. This is because the single leg is pretty easy to defend against and most people drill their defenses to it a ton, so it becomes second...

  Having a functional stand up game is essential wrestling. Every match starts on the feet, and it is in the beginning of the match when you have an opportunity to set the tone. This means having both good takedown technique, as well...

Defense is said by main coaches to be the most important aspects of all fighting styles and that includes wrestling. Being able to stop anything that your opponent throws at you and reset the match, or even counter off of it, is the...

What goes into making a great coach or instructor? Knowledge? Experience?Natural talent? Some Coaches have all of these and still fail to create champions. Some great coaches have just one of these traits like Eric Albarracin. Eric was Henry Cejudo’s coach but his...

  Father time is the only undefeated fighter in all of history. He comes for us all, and for us athletes he brings a harsh reality that no matter how good an athlete is, age will be their undoing. Some of us can...

  With UFC 251 on the horizon, and Jorge Masvidal stepping up to take on Kamaru Usman for the Welterweight title, Twitter, Facebook, ESPN and any other media source you can visualize has had Jorge Masvidal’s record setting knock out on replay. Don’t...

  When your opponent is flat on the mat, successfully turning them to their back can get tricky. Sometimes brutal tactics are required to conquer this position, and thankfully for us, Steve Mocco has JUST the tactic… Check out Mocco’s Spin Over from...

  Chael Sonnen, MMA Legend, has been keeping busy since hanging up the gloves last June. Whether it is his high octane instructionals or his phenomenal YouTube Channel, Chael keeps the quality content flowing. One of his most recent videos takes aim at...

  Recently we took a look at some of Askren’s ideas for the overtie. Today we are going to continue to add to our overtie tool kit. If you are looking for a more comprehensive breakdown of Askren’s wrestling tactics check out Ultimate...

  2 Minutes 2 Tactics…. Countering the collar tie is a good skill to cultivate regardless of your level. Since it is so widely used, developing ways to deal with is a good idea. One such way to deal with this position is...

Long Live The Funky One... Ben Askren has been long discussed as being one of the very best wrestlers in MMA. His record definitely shows that. Askren was 18-0 when he came to the UFC, and as soon as he arrived he was...

  Learning how to turn your opponent is a must if you want to be successful in wrestling. Not only do you need to put your opponent on their back if you want to get a pin, but you can score a lot...

  A single leg is one of the most fundamental takedowns in wrestling. One of the first skills you learn as a wrestlers is how to take a penetration step and go for a leg. Learning how to shoot a proper single leg...

If you want to go far in wrestling, you must have a great defense. When you watch high level guys wrestle, one of the things you will notice is that it is extremely difficult to take them down. Getting good at defense is...