In this section, I want to spend some time talking about set-ups and how they relate to the actual takedown. The first point that needs...

The tie-up is important because it can dictate how effective a wrestler will be at attacking the opposition or defending himself from being taken down. Whenever a wrestler assumes a tie-up position, he should have one thought on his mind controlling the tie-up position. If a wrestler can control the tie-up position it will allow him to do three things: (1) get closer to the opposition; (2) keep the opposition on the defense; and (3) work takedown maneuvers and set-ups from a

Phase Three Takedowns In Phase Three, I will cover two versions of the Single Leg Tackle, as well as set-ups and finishes. We will also...