Collar Tie Combat by Hayden Zillmer

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What Will You Learn?

Take command of the neutral position. In Collar Tie Combat, wrestling standout Hayden Zillmer distills his elite-level philosophy and technique into a hard-hitting, systematic course built around the most fundamental tie-up in stand-up grappling: the collar tie. From precise hand-fighting mechanics and head control to entries, counters, and chaining into takedowns — this is your roadmap to dominating grips, disrupting your opponent’s posture, and turning tie-ups into scoring opportunities.

This isn’t fluff or repackaged basics — Hayden breaks down his favorite setups, drills, and match-tested strategies that he’s used at national and international levels. Whether you’re a youth club wrestler, submission grappler, or competitive wrestler, Collar Tie Combat will upgrade your tie‑up game and force your opponents to rethink every grip exchange.

Master the tie, control the match, finish the fight.

Key Features / Bullet Points

• Comprehensive Framework — Full system from fundamentals through advanced variations: control, attacking, escaping, and chaining.

• Elite Instruction — Techniques used and refined by Hayden in high-level competition and camps.

• Hand-Fighting Precision — Emphasis on grip strategies, wrist control, snapping, and creating openings.

• Head & Posture Domination — How to impose your will, break opponent’s position, and force reactions.

• Entry & Chain Mechanics — Turn tie-ups into setups for singles, ankle picks, snap-downs, and more.

• Counter & Escape Options — Defenses and reversals when your opponent fights back.

• Drills & Progressive Reps — Drill designs for muscle memory, timing, and flow out of tie exchanges.

• Match Replay & Application — Real match breakdowns illustrating how to apply the system live.

• For All Levels — Useful whether you’re just learning tie-ups or already competing at a high level.

• High ROI on Time Invested — Focused content built to produce measurable gains in your neutral game.

What Exactly Do You Get?

Part 1

• Intro
• Positioning Drills - Head Control Drill
• Head Control Drill to Single Leg
• Head Block Drill
• Re-Attack Drill

Part 2

• Elbow Control Counter Attacks - Elbow Pass Drill
• Elbow Pass to Inside Reach Single
• Elbow Pass to Snap Down Go Behind
• Elbow Pass Attack Far Side
• Far Side Ankle Pick

Part 3

• Wrist Roll Counter Attacks - Wrist Roll
• Wrist Roll Drag to Double Leg
• Wrist Roll Attack Far Side Single
• Wrist Roll to Snap Down Go Behind
• Wrist Roll Duck
• Wrist Roll to High Pressure
• High Pressure Snap Down
• High Pressure Snap Down to Single Leg
• High Pressure Snap Down to Double Leg

Part 4

• Thumb Block Counter Attacks - Thumb Block Snap
• Thumb Block to Post High Crotch
• Thumb Block Clamp to Swing Single
• Thumb Block Snap and Anticipate the Post
• Thumb Block Pop to Underhook
• Thumb Block to 2 on 1
• Peel to 2 on 1
• Outro