Kid Dynamite Kyle Dake. 4 time NCAA champion. Four different weight classes. Two time world champion, and neck and neck with an olympic champion for the world team spot at 74kg. Kyle Dake’s style is unique, difficult to replicate, and comes with...

  On July 25th, FloWrestling aims to put on a freestyle card with a variety of matches with some of the most interesting style matchups we’ve seen on a mat. Essentially acting as the “main event” in the mind of many wrestling fans,...

  Kyle Dake made his first appearance at 74Kg for the UWW Ranking Series in Rome, Italy.  Although he didn’t start the way he wanted, he definitely finished how he wanted, on top of the podium. Dake took it to his finals opponent...

  Alright guys, as you may or may not know this past Sunday September 22nd, was the conclusion of the UWW World Championships for Freestyle and Greco Roman for the team USA men and women.  Team USA on both ends of the spectrum...

  Everyone knows involved in sports knows the saying “defense wins championships”, and in Kyle Dake’s case, defense has helped him win four NCAA titles at Cornell and two world championships. When you watch him wrestle, one of the things that is extremely...

  Hand fighting is a huge part of wrestling. If you want to earn takedowns and score points, you have to put yourself in a better position than your opponent and create openings to score. This is done by hand fighting. There are...

  There is a timeless saying is sports that says “defense with championships”. Originally this saying was directed towards football, but it is safe to say that it has stood the test of time is many other sports including wrestling.  Ask any good...

  Alright guys and gals, if you remember earlier in the summer, I did a piece entitled the “Too Early Top 25.”  This is going to be a bit more of a broad view on that previous piece. These are the top 25...

  Just like most other sports, defense is a very important part of wrestling. How your react when someone shoots in on you can determine if you get taken down or if you end up with two points after it is all said...

  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...

  This past weekend, Kyle Dake ran the table at the Spanish Grand Prix going 5-0 in the tournament enroute to bringing home first place.  Match Results: Round 1: 7-5 win against Orazgyljov of Turkmenistan Round 2: 10-0 win against Gilabert of Spain...

When we hear the term “sprawl”, normally we think of takedown defense. But how much have you delved in to the science of stopping a good takedown? The double leg to be specific. Understanding why and how a double leg works is essential...

  When: August 17, 2019 Where: Venue not disclosed yet, somewhere in Austin, TX, the time has also not been given to the general public as of right now.   General Overview: Kyle Dake met all the requirements, including the time deadline, as set...

  The world team roster for all weight classes and styles have been determined for the 2019 World Championships in Kazakhstan this September except for one: 79kg. Due to an injury, returning world champion Kyle Dake was unable to compete at either of...

  Build Strength and Power in Your Hips to Improve Your Wrestling Game  Wrestling is full of excitement when you understand and perform defense effectively.  Offense scores but as Kyle Dake illustrates, in his DVD, Defense Wins Championships.  Watching Kyle defend a double...

  There is nothing more eye-catching than a double leg takedown. No matter what set-up you use (duck under, clear the hands, high crotch transition, and so on), hitting a double leg is a confidence builder and sure to get your picture taken...

    In this video, four time NCAA National Champion and 2018 World Champion Kyle Dake explains the importance of proper position in a wrestling stance, the best way to make first contact with your opponent, and common mistakes that wrestlers at all...

  Think back to the first time you stepped into the mat room. You saw the veteran wrestlers moving with grace and poise all around the mat, shooting and sprawling with ease. When it came time for you to try out your stance...

FINAL X LINCOLN Where: Devaney Center, Lincoln NE When: Saturday June 15, 2019 With all the excitement and controversy surrounding the first chapter of this year’s Final X Rutgers, who’s counting down the days till round two??  Let’s get right in to it...