I enjoyed the last film breakdown I did, so I figured I would do another between two Fanatic Wrestling athletes: Pat Downey and Nicholas Heflin, in the 86kg finals of the 2019 US Open. Both wrestlers bring distinct styles into this match,...

Fanatic Wrestling talks to Nick Heflin on how he developed into a highly skilled upper body wrestler, his recommendations for people learning upper body takedowns, learning to take risks, being grateful for his time on the mat, how he breaks down tape, and...

  Arm Drags are fun to watch. A good arm drag seems like it comes out of nowhere, and oftentimes sends the opponent way off balance. However you are going to need to follow up if you want to secure the takedown!  Nick...

  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...

  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...

  A front headlock is a great position to be in during a wrestling match. You are in a very dominant position and if you are doing it right, you are forcing your opponent to carry your weight which can be very tiring....

  The arm drag is a powerful set-up for a lot of your takedowns, especially those that require a sharp angle on your opponent. However, hitting the arm drag requires more than just pulling on the arm. A skilled wrestler knows to keep...

  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...

  Using the 2-on-1 tie may seem like an impenetrable move, but it does come with a caveat. Although the move puts you at a perfect angle for an outside single or a toss, the hold itself can still be countered by a...

  If you want to win matches, you must learn how to get takedowns. You definitely need to learn how to do the basic takedowns like single legs and double legs, but it is also very beneficial to how to get takedowns from...

  There is a legendary quote by Dan Gable that goes “I shoot, I score. He shoots, I score”. When you are wrestling, it is important to be able to turn your opponent’s shots into scoring opportunities for yourself. There are many different...

  As you consider your day-to-day moves on the wrestling mat, you may one day sit down and realize how complex the sport can be. After all, one move leads to another, which leads to another, which can be stopped by another, and...