wrestling

Artechoke in a Can: The Wrestler's Switch

Taking the back is an obsession for me, and in past classes I’ve gone over how to take the back from an armbar attempt and how to take the back from a kimura. Rather than rehash those techniques, I wanted to challenge my students explore the concept of taking the back a bit more deeply, so we covered a technique that many jiu-jiteiros don’t learn: the switch.

Virginia Beach Grappling Tournament: Beach Blast Open

We will be hosting a nogi grappling tournament this February in Virginia Beach! Here's the link to the Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/459536207415541/ Below is some information on the tournament, if you have any questions feel free to ask!

If Your Not A Fan Of Wrestling, This Video Will Make You One

This video is just great, from the creator ...

"This video is a collection of the greatest USA wrestlers of all-time. Using stock footage going as far back as the 1960s, this video was created to show the evolution of USA wrestling, as the greats of yesterday pass the torch to the greats of tomorrow. It is intended to show the best this country has ever produced, and to inspire the future of American wrestling to reach their own great potential. I hope that this sport one day becomes as main stream and gets the exposure it deserves. Enjoy the video, and go USA!!

Wrestling Techniques For The Grappler

If I was asked, "What area of your game needs the most work?", it would take me about 1.5 seconds to answer. Wrestling.

I remember growing up as a youngster as student of Taekowndo, wearing my dobak and making fun of the guys in the singlets that were rolling around on eachother. If I would have only known...

Near Side Cradle from the Front Head Lock

The Front Headlock is a simple, yet powerful way to control your opponent. It can be used to setup knee strikes to the head, chokes, and many take downs.

The Shank Body Lock

This is one of my favorites ways of attacking from the over/under position that was taught to me by an Olympic bronze medalist, and has become one of my go to takedowns from a clinch.

It involves stabbing but we will be using a thumb-blade and not a real knife

Go and check out it here:

http://davidavellan.com/shank-bodylock

Fritz Zagorski Knows How to Slam Dudes.

I've never heard of Fritz Zagorski, but apparently this wrestler is a 4 time NCAA 126 lb All American National Champion. If you watch the video you will see that every time he locks his arms around his opponents, they are done. It's over.

Old School Russian Wrestling Is Cool

Some great and creative takedowns in this vintage footage from Russia of some comrades practicing their techniques.

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Greg Sanders Wrestling Back Flip

Wresting is awesome and back flips are awesome too. When you put the two of them together it's pure magic. Check out this back flip from Greg Sanders during a wrestling match.