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If your new to wrestling, you'll want to
learn the basic moves. Below are some basic wrestling moves, each with a brief
explanation. Clink on the link to see examples of the moves. (click
on the back button to get back to this page) Thanks to David Gaskill for his great photo-montages |
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Takedown
Naturally, you can't pin your opponent until you have him on the mat. To do this you take
him down. This photo montage shows a variety of takedown techniques which should all
succeed in slapping him down on the mat for you.
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Breakdown
Okay, so you've got your opponent down to the mat but you still have to break him down
further to go for that all- important pin. Here are some good ideas to get you started.
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Crotch Lift
Fine, so he's down on the mat - FACE down. That's no good. You need to get him onto his
back for a pin and that's where this baby comes in useful.
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Gut Wrench
Another great way to get him off his face and onto his back in readiness for the
all-important pin.
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Pin
You press your opponent's shoulders against the mat and keep them there until the referee
blows his whistle - a sound which is music to your ears ...and a scratched chalkboard for
him.
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Bridge
One great way to counter your opponent's efforts for a pin is to bridge your body by
arching your back away from the mat. Here are some
strong bridges captured in full execution.
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Headlock
You wrap your arm around your opponent's neck and lock your hands together, ensuring his
arm is also gathered into the hold to prevent
accidental choking. Choking is not allowed in amateur wrestling!
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Arm Bar
A great way to pile the pressure on and lever your opponent onto his back for pinning.
Just thread your forearm behind his elbow and over his back then apply the pressure! Use
both arms for a double armbar!
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Half Nelson
The half Nelson consists of passing your arm under your opponent's armpit and placing the
palm of your hand against the back of his head. Not on his neck!
The Full Nelson is similar but uses both hands and is illegal in
amateur wrestling!
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Cradle
Gather your opponent up in your arms, one arm around his neck, the other around the
back of his knee and then lock your hands together, drawing his knee(s) up to his face.
This turns him into an angry ball so keep tight hold!
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Grapevine
Provided this move is executed well, it is almost a sure way to pin your opponent by using
your entire body. Long legs help! |