It is often said in the world of sports that defense is the most important aspect a sport or team could have. This is why training in defense is so important, even if it is not as fun or sexy to train as...

It does not matter what combat sport you are in, when someone is on your back you are in a bad spot. In striking arts you won't see incoming punches and kicks, but you can turn around and face your opponent. In grappling...

The underhook is one of the most important and common weapons in the arsenal of any grappler. Specifically for wrestling and pretty much all stand up grappling the underhook is one of the best methods of controlling your opponent. With only one underhook...

  We have all heard the term “it’s the basics that win” or “Champions are built on the fundamentals” and those saying are there for a reason. The basics work! Rulon Gardner beat the greatest Greco Roman wrestler in the history of mankind...

Wrestling has been one of the fastest growing collegiate sports in the United States for several years. So much so that in the United states there are over a quarter million “boy” athletes on over ten thousand teams in the US. Both numbers...

  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...

  Safety is always a concern when discussing youth sports, and rightfully so. It is easy to see why many people would scoff at the idea of a child participating in a “combat” sport. The preconceived notions that someone has when they hear...

  You know the name, you know the game. Chael Sonnen revolutionized MMA, and every athlete owes him a bit of thanks for elevating the sport to new heights. Chael was a master of generating interest in ALL of his fights. On top...

  …..After Chael P. Sonnen of course. The ability to wrestle in MMA is an ESSENTIAL skill. Whether it be offensive like we see with MMA Legend Henry Cejudo, or it could be used primarily as a defensive mechanism like Johnny Hendrix mainly...

 OK GREAT......! It’s going DOWN. If you have been following the UFC or MMA for any stretch of time you are probably very familiar with the two athletes in the main event. Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal are set to face off...

  Most people know Chael Sonnen as the trash talking MMA star. While this is true, many people might not realize that not only does Sonnen have a heavy background in wrestling, he is still an active and outspoken ambassador for the sport. ...

  Being able to earn an escape when you are in the bottom position is a vitally important skill to have if you want to excel in wrestling. If you are on bottom and are unable to escape it gives your opponent opportunity...

Alright guys, wrestling season 2019-2020 is creeping up on us.  We’re already in September and depending on your program, experience level, or club affiliation you may have already started some type of preseason workouts to begin preparing for what you’re confident will be...

  One of the best ways to get a pin in wrestling is with a cradle. There are generally two different types of cradles, a near side cradle and a far side cradle; the difference being in which leg you include in your...

  When you are wrestling on your feet, hand fighting to a dominant position is very important because it opens up opportunities for you to take shots and score takedowns. There are a lot of different ways you can tie up with your...

  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...

  One of the most effective ways to pin someone in wrestling is with a cradle. There are two main types of cradles, the first is a near side cradle and the second is a far side cradle. They both involve using your...

  It is important to be able to escape from the bottom position, but it is a difficult position for many wrestlers, especially newer wrestlers who are trying to earn escapes. There is no one move that will get you an escape every...

I’ve been on this kick lately about some of the unspoken transferable skills that transcend the sport of wrestling, and help wrestlers on their way to becoming successful adults.  Success comes in many different shapes and forms, and it definitely varies on the...

Alright guys, we’ve done a lot of talk recently about technique, clubs, fundraising and all other types of things that go into making a successful, smooth running program, but we’ve yet to talk about any of the people in charge.  A good coach...