The single leg is one of the most common take downs used in folk style wrestling. I see a lot of wrestlers who shoot a single leg, but don’t score the takedown because his opponent defended the attack. This is … Continue reading →
Wrestling unfolds as a strategic chess match, requiring mental acuity and adept decision-making. In a recent bout I observed, the tide of victory dramatically shifted. A skilled wrestler, leading 4-0 with only 30 seconds remaining. He was riding his opponent … Continue reading →
Last night I watched two wrestlers get pinned with a half nelson. Both of these kids were turned to their back with a half nelson when they were on their belly. In my opinion a wrestler should never get pinned … Continue reading →
A wrestling headlock catches a lot of wrestlers off guard. Let’s learn how a wrestler can defend a headlock. I have witnessed numerous veteran wrestlers get thrown in a wrestling headlock. In my opinion, a wrestler should never get thrown in … Continue reading →
Weight loss shouldn’t be forced on youngsters. This last weekend, my son attended the USJOC wrestling tournament. During weigh in, there were probably 30 kids running around the arena trying to make weight. After being involved in wrestling for a long time, I know that this is normal for national tournaments. Read my opinion on why you shouldn’t force your kid to cut weight.
Continue reading →Did you know most wrestlers will lose more than they win when they first start wrestling? Losing is a natural part of wrestling. If your child sticks with wrestling and focuses on small improvements over time, then your child will … Continue reading →
WIN Magazine is the perfect Christmas gift for the wrestler, coach or fan on your holiday shopping list. It’s truly the gift that “keeps on giving” throughout the year. Here’s what you can expect next year in WIN: Who will … Continue reading →
Wrestling is a sport where most people will lose more than they win. That is why I tell people that wrestling imitates life. Successful people fail more than they are successful. The important aspect of wrestling is to never quit. Today I’m going to talk about learning from your mistakes and accepting constructive criticism to become a better wrestler.
Continue reading →Can a kid wrestle with poison ivy? A parent emailed me yesterday. She told me that her son had a bad case of poison ivy. The reader wanted to know if her son could wrestle with poison ivy. I decided … Continue reading →
Have you every been dominated by a wrestler with an aggressive collar tie? The purpose of today’s article is to talk about how to Defend against an Opponent with an aggressive collar tie. Common Mistakes with a Collar Tie Ear-To-Ear … Continue reading →
