Times are tough right now. It can be easy to get lost and overwhelmed with everything that is going on in the world today. If you have ever suffered an injury and couldn’t train how you are used to it can feel...

  Big time throws are one of the great spectacles of wrestling. Watching high level athletes launch one another through the air is hard to look away from. They also can be some of the riskiest techniques to pull off. One of the...

  Adding layers of attack to your game plan is always a good idea. As a matter of fact, in most cases it’s the only way to reliably land takedowns. If your opponent is confused by your approach, even better! Steve Mocco is...

  Switch it up, and keep your opponent guessing Good wrestlers are often prepared for your first attack. If you can plan ahead and have a systematic approach to moving on from one attack to the next you can start to get ahead...

  Most wrestlers have a good idea on how to stuff a takedown, but Bo Nickal KNOWS how to systematically stuff the takedown and counter with match ending cradles. If your opponents understand the consequences of a failed shot against you they will...

  Steve Mocco is considered one of the most intimidating wrestlers of all-time. On top of having a brutal, non-stop style, one of his trademark techniques was the foot sweep. This led to a career of tugging on collar ties and switching into...

  Buckle Up, We’re Going For A Ride! Adam Wheeler, known for his epic upper body takedowns, is at it again with his newest release The Greco Blueprint. Adam has multiple instructionals dedicated to other aspects of wrestling, but this time he is...

  The Body Lock can be a difficult technique to deal with. Especially if your opponent is brutally strong! There are varying degrees of the body lock, and having your opponent lock their hands around you underneath both of your arms is one...

  Anthony Ashnault is a 4x All-American and 2019 NCAA Champ, so it’s safe to say he knows his way around on the wrestling mat. Post collegiate career, Anthony has started to share his knowledge with us here at FanaticWrestling.com, Thankfully! He just...

  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...

  Finishing the single leg can be the most difficult part of the technique! If you are fortunate enough to get in on that leg, your opponent is going to be dedicated in defending your single leg. With less experienced grappler’s there is...

  Upper body takedowns are important for ANY wrestlers game, but especially for those wrestlers out there who maybe lack the athleticism required for sweep singles that look like they come from across the mat. Another key factor to consider is if you...

Tony Ramos has a quick tip for you! Tony Ramos knows a thing or two about working your way to a finish. The former Iowa standout has been keeping busy in the wrestling world by dedicating his time to making top-tier isntructionals. His...

  Have you ever watched J’den Cox wrestle? If not, take a minute and enter the matrix with the man himself. As you can tell from that killer highlight J’den Cox is a big believer in utilizing movement to set traps to get...

  Sometimes it feels as though your game needs a major overhaul. That can be frustrating and cause feelings of defeat. While being critical of your own performances is important being overly critical can prove detrimental. Regardless of the outcome, there is a...

  Movin’ Ain’t Easy…. Movement is a tricky thing to master in wrestling. From an early stage a good deal of focus should be placed on becoming more fluid in your movement. This can be tricky because typically you want to be rooted...

  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...

  We’ve been covering defense a lot lately. While it is always ideal to be the one doing the attacking during a match, eventually you will run into someone that puts you in trouble. This is why drilling from specific positions may be...

  Back is straight, hips are in, and their head is up….you are in Takedown Trouble! When someone gets in on a good shot you know it. There is a different feeling to a strong takedown position when compared to a weak one....

  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...