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Freestyle wrestlingWrestling for BJJ
Build a standing game for BJJ: stance, single and double legs, arm drags, gi and no-gi grips, and a practice sequence that connects the takedown to control.
Freestyle wrestling: rules, skills & training guides
Freestyle wrestling starts before the shot: stance, distance, contact and balance shape the opening. Learn the rules that reward particular actions, then explore how wrestling skills transfer to submission grappling. A takedown is a sequence of decisions, not just a move to memorise.
Freestyle wrestling
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Freestyle wrestlingFreestyle wrestling rules
A beginner’s guide to UWW freestyle wrestling rules: how to read scoring, recognize a fall and understand the differences from Greco-Roman wrestling.
Freestyle wrestlingDouble-leg takedown
Learn how to study a freestyle double-leg takedown: starting distance, level change, leg connection, finishing angle and controlled partner practice.
Freestyle wrestlingSingle-leg takedown
A freestyle single-leg guide to entries, head and hip position, controlling the captured leg and responding to the defender’s balance.
Freestyle wrestlingHigh-crotch takedown
Understand the high-crotch entry in freestyle wrestling, including distance, outside head position, posture and the transition to a double leg.
Freestyle wrestlingWrestling sprawl
Study the sprawl as part of takedown defence: early contact, hip position, foot recovery and a controlled transition around the attacker.
Freestyle wrestlingWrestling arm drag
A standing arm-drag guide for freestyle wrestling: grips, footwork, reactions and the connection from clearing an arm to controlling the hips.
Freestyle wrestlingSnap-down to front headlock
Study the freestyle snap-down as a controlled change of posture, then connect front-headlock control to footwork and a go-behind.
Freestyle wrestlingWrestling underhook
Learn what makes an underhook useful in freestyle wrestling: stance, shoulder contact, head position, reactions and the choice of a next attack.
Freestyle wrestlingBody-lock takedown
A freestyle body-lock guide to entering close range, controlling posture, finding an angle and practising a low, controlled finish.
Freestyle wrestlingWrestling mat return
Understand mat-return decisions from rear control: connection, footwork, a controlled landing route and a grounded beginner progression.
Freestyle wrestlingGut Wrench in Wrestling
Understand the freestyle gut wrench through waist connection, hip position and a controlled turning sequence, with practical drills and common mistakes.
Freestyle wrestlingWhat age should kids start wrestling? A practical readiness check
Choose a beginner wrestling group by its movement tasks, partner matching and contact progression, rather than a universal starting age or early tournament results.
Freestyle wrestlingWrestling Stance Games for Kids
Three simple stance games teach children to move, stop and change direction while keeping a useful wrestling position.
Freestyle wrestlingDouble Leg and Sprawl for Kids
How a beginner’s lesson separates stance, entry, controlled contact and defensive movement, with clear tasks for both children.
Freestyle wrestlingFreestyle vs Folkstyle Wrestling
Compare current UWW freestyle with NCAA men’s folkstyle: takedowns, exposure, escapes, control and the habits that need to change.
Freestyle wrestlingWrestling Stance and Footwork
Build a mobile wrestling stance, step without losing the base and connect level changes to an opponent’s position.
Freestyle wrestlingWrestling Training at Home
A home practice plan for stance, controlled entries and movement review, with a clear boundary between solo rehearsal and live wrestling.
Freestyle wrestlingStarting Wrestling as an Adult
How an adult beginner can find wrestling instruction, distinguish club options and evaluate a first session without assuming scholastic access.
Freestyle wrestlingThe Ankle Pick
Understand the ankle pick: create a reachable foot, coordinate upper-body control, practise a controlled finish and adapt the position to BJJ rules.
Freestyle wrestlingThe Duck-Under
Learn the purpose of a wrestling duck-under, how the setup and footwork connect, and how to practise reaching rear control before adding a finish.
Freestyle wrestlingWrestling Drills
Organise wrestling practice with solo movement, partner tasks, controlled entries and short rounds. Includes a practical 20-minute drill block.
Freestyle wrestlingFolkstyle Wrestling Basics
A guide to folkstyle wrestling: takedowns, escapes, reversals, riding time, near fall and how its rules and habits differ from freestyle and BJJ.
Freestyle wrestlingWrestling Strength Training
Adult wrestling strength examples for three off-season days or two shorter in-season sessions, with sets, reps, progression and home alternatives.