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....

  Recently we took a look at some of Askren’s ideas for the overtie. Today we are going to continue to add to our overtie tool kit. If you are looking for a more comprehensive breakdown of Askren’s wrestling tactics check out Ultimate...

  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...

  Continually getting demolished with the same takedowns over and over again can be demoralizing. However being exposed to a technique continuously also aid in you eventually figuring out more successful ways to defend it. Otherwise you will be just hoping for the...

  So you got in on a single leg only to have it defended huh? That will happen. Since the single leg is so common even at elite levels, both the finishes and defenses have come a long way. No matter how good...

  Like the Underhook? Let's get you there! The Underhook is a powerful tool that is useless if you can’t successfully find your way to it. Punching in a good underhook can lead to an all new level of domination if you have...

  The underhook is a common yet powerful way to not only control you opponent, but it also affords ample amount of offensive options. 2x NCAA D-1 Champ, Gabe Dean knows how to utilize the Underhook. Underhook Domination is Gabe Dean’s first instructional...

The Triple Champ seems to be moving on!  Henry Cejudo and the UFC are planning to get the action going again in the 125lb division. Cejudo will be relinquishing his title and the vacant belt will be contested by Joseph Benavidez and Deiveson...

  Get used to defending single legs… Being solely defensive in wrestling is a losing proposition. Not only is it a bad strategy to offer no attacks but constantly fighting off takedown attempts is going to wreck your stamina before too long. While...

  When people tuned in to watch the Classic 90’s area of the UFC, it was mostly dominated by grapplers. Jiu-Jitsu and Wrestling were at the forefront of combat. What usually would happen is once the grappler got their hands on their opponent...

  The Single leg takedown is one of the first takedowns you will learn as a wrestler, and for good reason! Not only is it easy to learn for youth wrestlers, it can be adapted to work at the very highest levels of...

  Henry Cejudo, two division UFC champion and Olympic Gold medalist, knows a thing or two about what it takes to be a high level athlete. Whether he is fighting in the UFC or wrestling in the Olympics Cejudo has always found a...

  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...

  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...

  Ed Ruth, 3x NCAA Division 1 National Champion, has transitioned his wrestling skills to the world of Mixed Martial Arts very successfully. With a 8-1 record Ruth has been quite the force in Bellator’s welterweight division. At Bellator 239 in Thackerville, Oklahoma...

  Henry Cejudo has been on FIRE lately in the UFC. Not only did he defeat pound for pound great Demetrious Johnson to earn the 125lb belt he jumped up a weight class and defeated 135lb champ TJ Dillashaw. But he didn’t stop...

  Finishing the match with a pin is the clearest, most decisive way to win. It’s the KO punch of wrestling. Regardless of your level learning the finer methods to ending a match is a great idea. Hudson Taylor is one of the...

  Do you prefer closing the distance and looking for takedowns that don’t necessarily involve shooting in on the legs? Throws, slidebys, and trips are all great options to score some points without having to involve the legs. Here is a video from...

  Just saying control the collar tie isn’t enough. When you watch a high level wrestler such as J’den Cox do work from the collar tie it will make your neck hurt. J’den Cox won the 2019 World Championships without having a point...