A double leg is one of the most fundamental takedowns there is in wrestling. Just as the name implies, it involves attacking both legs at once in order to secure the takedown. There are many different types of double legs and some...

  Ed Ruth is one of the greatest wrestlers in the history of college. He was a three time NCAA champion from Penn State and has used his success in wrestling as a foundation to becoming a top MMA fighter. During his time...

  Developing a good offense is vital if you want to succeed in wrestling. Some of the first takedowns a wrestler usually learns are different types of shots like a single leg or a double leg and these are great options to get...

  Wrestling from the bottom means that you are stuck to the whims of your opponent. They have the advantage in terms of leverage, pressure, and directional force. No matter if you were taken down, reversed, or placed in the position after the...

Alright guys, we’ve done a lot of talk recently about technique, clubs, fundraising and all other types of things that go into making a successful, smooth running program, but we’ve yet to talk about any of the people in charge.  A good coach...

  Having a good offense is extremely important in wrestling. There are many different takedowns you can hit while wrestling on your feet. One of the most common takedowns is a double leg. Technically, you might have a great double leg, but if...

  Logan Stieber is one of the greatest college wrestlers in the history of the NCAA. During his time at Ohio State, he was a four time Big Ten champion and a four time NCAA champion. After college, he went on to wrestling...

  Alright guys, this blog will be sort of a tag along to my “10 Reasons Why You Should Wrestle” blog.  After giving some of the positive outcomes that the sport of wrestling has to offer, there is still one complaint that I...

  Just like with all sports, the ultimate goal of wrestling is to win. In order to win and achieve your goals, you must put the training time in. This not only means wrestling live, but also focusing on the small things that...

  You’ve tied up with your opponent. You’ve taken them down with a double, single, or any move of your choice. Once you’re on top, what do you do? Do you go for the easy pin? Do you go for a tilt right...

If you are new to the sport of wrestling, it can feel a bit overwhelming at times. There are so many different moves and positions and minor technical elements to things that can sometimes make wrestling frustrating. If you feel this way, just...

  The ultimate goal of a wrestling match is to pin your opponent and there are a lot of different ways you can do it. One of the most effective ways to pin a guy is with a cradle. Because of how effective...

  Having a good offense and being able to take people down is one of the most important skills in wrestling. There are a lot of different takedowns you can hit, but one of the most common and most effective is with a...

  Offense is obviously very important in wrestling and the more takedowns you know, the better you will be equipped to react in certain situations and be able to score points. One foundational tie in wrestling is a Russian tie or sometimes called...

  Is age just a number in sports? While Father Time can sneak up on all of us, we often fear about how it’ll affect us physically. Shoulders become tense, backs become worn down, and agility becomes more measured. As athletes, we often...

  One of the most basic takedowns you’ll learn in wrestling when you’re just starting off is the double leg. The double leg takedown is a crowd-pleasing move, but it’s effectiveness in a match cannot be overstated. The ability to attack both legs...

  The World Championships takes place this September in Kazakhstan, starting on the 14th. Representing the United States at 79 kg will be Kyle Dake. In order to secure his starting spot on the national team, Dake had to face off against Alex...

  It is no secret that bigger wrestlers move different and like to hit different takedowns than smaller wrestlers do. Generally, most bigger guys are not hitting shots where they could potentially get stuck underneath their opponent where as most smaller wrestlers have...

  Lifting weights is an important part of training for wrestling. Developing physical strength can give a big advantage over your opponents that don’t lift weights. There are many different lifts you could do in the weight room; some are going to be...

  In wrestling, shooting single legs, double legs, and high crotches are the primary offensive moves most wrestlers use to get takedowns. These shots are obviously very effective and can be seen at all levels of wrestling. In fact, shooting is one of...