Catch Wrestling Short Arm Scissors

Altough not as popular as they use to be,short arm scissors are very handy tools to work with. Great to gain a fall or hook,short arm scissors are an integral part of our curriculum here at Catch Wrestling Canada

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My opponent shot in.I sprawl and under hook is left arm with my righ and grab behind his right elbow with my left
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I pull his right elbow in...
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and start to turn him over on his back
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I quickly shoot my right leg over his left wrist
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I grab my right instep with my hand and get a fall,or I could clamp my hands together,pull up and get a submission
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option #2- After he shot in I spin around and go for a half nelson and near ankle pick
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I turn him at a 45 degree angle over his right shoulder.At this point I quickly shoot my right leg over
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As i bring my right knee to the ground,I quickly swing my left leg over his left wrist,I grab the front of my instep and get a fall or hook
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option #3-As he shot in,I swing behind him , grab the crook of his left arm with my left hand and pull back
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I slip my left hand in
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I start walking around him all the while pushing him forward to his right shoulder to break his position
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As he falls to his right side,I swing my left leg over his left wrist and shoulder,I grab my instep and gain a fall.I like to jam my shin in their face at this point for an added bonus