Wrestling is a great sport that teaches so many lessons to people to participate in it. Although many wrestlers get introduced to the sport in middle school or high school, there are many opportunities of kids as young as 4 or 5 to...

  To get better at wrestling, you need to be doing drills. There are so many different wrestling drills a person can and often times people fall into a pattern of doing the same drills over and over, but this may not be...

To my past self,  Greetings! This is you. Well, you from years into the future. You’re about to do something you never thought you’d do before. You’re about to become a wrestler. You’re about to embark on a journey that literally transforms you...

  This past weekend, Kyle Dake ran the table at the Spanish Grand Prix going 5-0 in the tournament enroute to bringing home first place.  Match Results: Round 1: 7-5 win against Orazgyljov of Turkmenistan Round 2: 10-0 win against Gilabert of Spain...

When we hear the term “sprawl”, normally we think of takedown defense. But how much have you delved in to the science of stopping a good takedown? The double leg to be specific. Understanding why and how a double leg works is essential...

  As much as we brag about a beautiful shot or pin, there’s just something mystifying about a good toss. Being able to launch your opponent from their feet to the mat not only requires proper strength and technique but also perfect timing....

  Even though it is still summer, the 2019-2020 college wrestling season will be here before we know it. During this off season, members of the NCAA got together and decided on some new rule changes for the upcoming season. Even though there...

  Being able to escape from the bottom position in wrestling is vital if you want to succeed out on the mat. Not only are you trying to get that one point for an escape, but being stuck underneath an opponent for a...

  To get better at wrestling, you have to drill movements over and over until they become second nature so when you are on the mat competing, you aren’t thinking what to do you are just reacting with good technique. Wrestling is unique...

  This past week, former Michigan State wrestler Rashad Evens was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame.  Evans started his MMA career in 2003 and almost immediately gained notoriety by winning the reality TV show The Ultimate Fighter 2. During his career...

  When: August 17, 2019 Where: Venue not disclosed yet, somewhere in Austin, TX, the time has also not been given to the general public as of right now.   General Overview: Kyle Dake met all the requirements, including the time deadline, as set...

The double leg takedown is a staple among wrestling fans and athletes. The ability to just blast through your opponent and trap both their legs is not only a physical spectacle but a strategic advantage. Knowing how to defend the double is also...

Front headlocks are a great offensive skill to have available in wrestling. You can get to them by snapping your opponent down or by down blocking when they take a shot. No matter how you end up in the position, with the right...

  When you are caught in a Russian tie, you are compromised. Your opponent has an angle on you, they have proper head positioning, and they’ve taken away one of your limbs for defense. If not checked, this tie can leave you open...

After a tumultuous season at Penn State, 4-time Pennsylvania state champion Gavin Teasdale has announced he will be competing for the Iowa Hawkeyes next season, projecting as a 133-141 for legendary program. After a 162-2 high school career, Teasdale has had trouble finding...

  Chael Sonnen recently announced his retirement from MMA after his TKO loss to Lyoto Machida at Bellator 222. Although this is technically his second time retiring from MMA, it will probably be permanent this time as Sonnen is now 42 years old...

Wrestling is not necessarily known for drawing huge crowds to events, but wrestlers and wrestling fans definitely love to come and watch good matches. As the sport of wrestling grows, so does its fan base, and events are getting better and better to...

There are many different pinning combinations you can learn in the sport of wrestling. When you take the time to learn and perfect one of them, you need to make sure that it will work at all levels of competition because there are...

  We are currently in the middle of summer but before you know it the start of wrestling season will be here and the question is, how prepared will you be when it starts? Using the off season to get better is so...

  When the sport that you participate in has been around for thousands of years, there aren't going to be many undiscovered territories. Cave drawings from FIFTEEN THOUSAND years ago depict people using the same wrestling techniques that are used today. So needless...