There is one trait above every other that can make a break a competitor and it does matter what apsort they are in. Unlike what most people think, it isn’t strength, speed or the size of the muscles, it isn’t even really about...

Conditioning is an essential part of any wrestler’s training. Wrestlers need to be in top shape in terms of both endurance and strength if they want to thrive in practice, let alone in competition. This is why so many wrestlers put in so...

As the sport of wrestling progresses, both defensive and offense techniques have become more evolved. While the fundamentals of wrestling 10 or 20 years ago are still fundamentals, the progression of high level technique forces wrestlers of all skill levels to become more...

  Nowadays in wrestling, you have to be unique and creative. Obviously fundamentals are extremely important, but the sport and talent in general have evolved so much that to be successful you need to bring more to the table. High crotch technique today...

The hip throw is probably one of the most seen takedowns in the world with how popular it is in movies and TV. The good thing is that it is also popular in grappling and in MMA. This isn't just because it looks...

  Obviously the goal in wrestling is to get the pin, so a lot of wrestling strategy is about the ground game. However, it is important to have a good list of takedowns in your pocket so you can set yourself up for...

  While the ultimate goal in wrestling is to get the pin, so much of the match is spent fighting for the best position. As much as each opponent wants the pin, they are also trying to avoid being pinned themself. Inevitably, both...

In the opinions of some, one of the more difficult techniques to master in wrestling is takedown defense. You can get really good at sprawling and timing your sprawls, but it doesn’t always do the trick. If you go to sprawl on a...

  Just as it is important to drill takedowns and pinning techniques, it is equally as important to drill the fundamental techniques such as controlling your opponents hips. Watching high level wrestling often looks flashy and that is the point that every wrestler...

Being able to use misdirection in wrestling can create tons of opportunities. You know as a wrestler that you need to train defense just as much as your train offense and attacks. When you have been wrestling for a while and start to...

In wrestling, the smallest difference in technique can completely make or break what you are attempting. It can be as simple as which hand you have on top of a lock that totally changes the amount of power and strength you have. These...

  Wrestling is an extremely technical sport. The amount of training that wrestlers put into their game calls for flawless mechanics and technique in order to be successful. Takedowns are just one example of where the level of technique needs to be sharp....

A smooth and effective takedown is the goal. Smooth is sometimes difficult, but it definitely makes the transition into your attack easier. Properly executing the takedown is often times as important as landing in the correct position.  There are tons of different takedown...

Explosive power is a key trait that is needed in all power sports and wrestling is no exception. The ability to explode into a takedown, either from space, in the clinch or in a scramble can be the difference between you getting a...

Stop The Shot With Efficient Downblocks! Let’s be real, no one likes being slammed or taken down. Not only does being slammed hurt, but it feels like it totally switches the momentum of the match out of your favor. If you get good at...

  Who doesn’t like creative takedowns? Sometimes the stand up game can be difficult. You get guys who seem to be masters at sprawling, and getting a takedown becomes increasingly challenging. The best kind of takedowns are ones that are unique and unexpected....

  You absolutely know a move is unique when it is named after someone. The move that Sean Russell calls the “shifflet” is named after Two-Time All-American Tom Shifflet. Shifflet created this move during his time wrestling for Edinboro in which he dominated...

There is a fairly decent amount of sports coaches, competitors and analysts that say that defense is the most important aspect that an athlete or team can have. While that is certainly up for debate and probably will be up for debate for...

Wrist control is more often than not used as a way to get to other positions in the clinch. While wrist control is very effective at setting up and getting to other positions, that is not the only thing that it can be...

  Live training in wrestling is definitely beneficial. It is the closest you can get to the feeling of an actual match. It allows you to practice split second decision making skills, and practice your technique while facing all of the strength of...