with Rob Koll, Cornell University Head Coach; 2005 NWCA Division I Coach of the Year; 2009, 2008, 2007 EIWA Conference Champions; 2X World Cup Champion, NCAA Champ and 4X All-American
Rob Koll delves into the lost art of the whizzer with an in-depth wrestling technique DVD. The whizzer is a potent point-scoring move that can be used offensively and defensively. Coach Koll begins with a number of wrestling drills that teach and reinforce the proper technique. He covers defensive technique for the whizzer to counter attacks below the knee (singles), doubles, high crotches and attacks above the knee. He teaches what to do if the opponent steps over the whizzer, how to defend against a whizzer, throws off a whizzer and more. The whizzer is a great equalizer, easy to learn, and appropriate for any level of wrestling.
with Ben Askren, Arizona St. University Assistant Coach; 2X NCAA Champ and 2X Dan Hodge Trophy winner from the University of Missouri
Ben Askren's style has been described as many things: "one-of-a-kind," "unorthodox," "crazy" and "funky." The fact is that these "funk" positions happen in the natural flow of the match. These same situations have been seen at all levels - from high school duals to the NCAA Championships. Now for the first time ever Ben Askren shares his "funk" technique with you. Askren breaks down his three main "funk" techniques from the feet: the Pass, Double Ankles and a move he calls: "The World's Best Unknown Move." Each move is broken down step-by-step from multiple angles. In addition, he provides counters to each move, as well as a defense against each counter. As a bonus he also shares his defensive technique against the High Crotch and Double Leg takedowns. Mastering this "funk" style of wrestling will give you a leg up on the best competition.
with John Smith, Oklahoma State University Head Coach, 2006, '05, '04, '03 & 1995 NCAA Champions; 2X Olympic Gold Medalist and NCAA Champion
John Smith looks at a number of common "bad" situations you find yourself in once you get stopped on a takedown attempt - and how to come out of those positions and score. In this wrestling DVD, Coach Smith concentrates on two main areas - the single leg and high crotch. He shows how to score when you are on your stomach in extended position with hands locked, in a front headlock position, in an underhook and more. He closes the DVD with a couple drills he uses with his wrestlers to reinforce these techniques. These are positions you don't want to be in, but if you get there you can still win the battle and score. These techniques are the same ones he used with great success - winning six consecutive world championships, and will definitely make a difference for you in a match. They will help you recover from a bad shot and put points on the board once you have been stopped. This instructional wrestling DVD is truly a "one-of-a-kind"!
with Mark Ironside; 2X NCAA Champion at the University of Iowa, 1998 Dan Hodge Trophy winner
The short offense series is a dominating offensive attack that wears down your opponent giving you a chance to score flurry of points - especially at the end of a match. Ironside devotes a bulk of his instruction to front headlock technique on the mat, specifically getting behind your opponent for the takedown. Various techniques covered include double inside tie snap down, zap tap, whip over, counter elbow offense and more. He also covers his preferred defense to the front headlock, demonstrating the proper technique to not only get away, but also how to use it against your opponent to score points. This is a great complement to his Short Offense - Snapdowns to Pins DVD.
with Mark Ironside; 2X NCAA Champion at the University of Iowa, 1998 Dan Hodge Trophy winner
Facing an opponent who rides the legs is a daunting task - it is imperative that you stop those attacks to get to your feet. Otherwise, your wrestlers will expend a lot of energy, and possibly lose a lot of points. In this demonstration clinic presentation, Mark Ironside presents his tips and philosophy for stopping leg riders. He begins with proper positioning, which is the first line of defense against leg riders. From there he covers different ways to prevent the leg from getting in, and how to counter different situations once the legs are in. He concentrates his presentation on two key points - hand control and hips underneath. Learning to stop leg riders is not easy. However, with these philosophies your wrestlers will be in good position to stop whatever comes their way!
with Scot Davis, Owatonna (MN) High School Head Coach; the winningest coach in amateur wrestling history (over 850 victories); 2007 "National Coach of the Year" by Wrestling USA Magazine and was the "Runner-up" in 2006. He was also named "National Coach of the Year" by the National HS Coaches Association in 1998. In 2005, Davis was voted Minnesota Class AAA (large schools) "State Coach of the Year" by the Minnesota Wrestling Coaches Association.
Scot Davis' goes deep into his wrestling knowledge to teach you a number of defensive techniques to keep your wrestler's opponent from scoring. This exhaustive wrestling DVD covers a variety of situations that your wrestlers will see every year. Coach Davis covers defense from the feet, specifically stopping singles (high and low), doubles, high crotch and headlock techniques; counter to 2-on-1; defense versus the cradle, versus the switch, drills that work on getting off your back, against leg riders and more. These wrestling techniques are suitable for wrestlers at any level.
with John Smith, Oklahoma State University Head Coach, 2006, '05, '04, '03 & 1995 NCAA Champions; 2X Olympic Gold Medalist and NCAA Champion
Hall of Fame wrestler and coach John Smith of Oklahoma State University believes a good defense will lead to a potent offense. The theme of his defense is a strong head, hand and hip pressure. With that in mind, Coach Smith covers defensive technique in five areas: High Crotch defense, single leg defense, chest over head, leg in the air and sprawling. Each section includes at least three different wrestling techniques, which include: sit through, body lock, butt drag, limp leg and more. Excellent instruction from one of the best teachers in the sportof wrestling!
with Dan Gable, won 15 NCAA Championships and 21 straight Big Ten Titles as the University of Iowa head coach; as a wrestler, went undefeated in high school (IA) and won 2 NCAA titles at Iowa State University. Gable won the Olympic Gold Medal in '72 and went on to coach the Freestyle Olympic teams in '80, '84, and 2000
Score from every position on the mat with the help of Dan Gable's Wrestling Essentials DVD. In this comprehensive, action-packed program the legendary coach and wrestler provides expert instruction, special tips and new insights for wrestling from three positions:
In Top Position Gable highlights his best and favorite wrestling position, covering everything from wrist and arm controls to leg controls and turning.
Bottom Position shows how hip heists, switches, stand-ups, high leg-overs and whizzers can make any wrestler not only successful in defense, but also an offensive threat.
Standing Position features the complete range of maneuvers initiated on the feet, including snaps, headlocks, pummeling, ducks, drags, ankle picks, dumps and more.
Champion wrestlers practice and develop the skills to handle every situation. Use Dan Gable's Wrestling essentials DVD and put yourself in position to win every match.
with Rob Koll, Cornell University Head Coach; 2005 NWCA Division I Coach of the Year; 2009, 2008, 2007 EIWA Conference Champions; 2X World Cup Champion, NCAA Champ and 4X All-American
In this demonstration clinic presentation, Coach Koll provides more than 12 drills that reinforce proper defensive technique to help wrestlers defend their legs. These are the same drills Koll uses in at Cornell, which has led the Big Red to back-to-back top 5 finishes in the NCAA Tournament. He begins with nine drills that concentrate on proper inside position focusing on the head and hands as it pertains to defense. Drills include Underhooks, Hand Locks, Hips & Legs, Cat Climb, Run the Pipe, Turn the Key and more. From there, Koll demonstrates techniques and drills to defend against the Low Single and High Crotch. He closes with short presentations on Pass-bys and Whizzers. These drills are easy to teach, and allow for a large number of repetitions in a short amount of time. You get the benefit of quality drilling time that leaves a lot of time for teaching. With this DVD your wrestlers will not give up easy takedowns again.
with Randy Lewis, 1984 Olympic Gold Medalist; 2X NCAA Champ, 4X All-American for the University of Iowa
Randy Lewis presents a counter offense DVD like no other. As a wrestler, Lewis used to bait opponents into shooting a single or high crotch. His philosophy was that no matter where he was on the mat, he was in position to score. Now, in this clinic demonstration, Lewis passes along the techniques that made him one of the most dangerous wrestlers from the feet. Once your opponent gets a leg, Lewis wants to do one of two things - square the hips or get the man to his knees. In each position, Lewis shows a number of different moves that will allow your wrestler to score - and even put his opponent to his back. In addition, he shows how to score if the opponent has your wrestler's foot in the air, if he collapses the leg, and how to score from a low single shot. These techniques are more than defensive moves - they will allow your wrestlers to always be on the offense!
If you don't have the quickest, strongest wrestlers, the whizzer can be a great equalizer. Wrestling legend Bill Smith demonstrates all the subtleties of applying a whizzer and making it count. Use it to get an escape or to score! Smith shows you moves for getting a whizzer and moves for stopping any counter, both from the mat and from the feet. If your opponent has hit his single, a good whizzer will make him think twice about doing it again. 1998. 55 minutes.
with Cory Cooperman, Cornell University Assistant Coach;2009 EIWA Conference Champions; 3X All-American at Lehigh University
In college, Cory Cooperman had great success turning his opponent's offense into points for himself. Here he covers the secrets to his successful counter offense techniques. Cooperman starts with a review of the basics, focusing on the down block and how to use it to score against high crotch and single leg shots. From there he moves into his "funk" style of counter offense, showing how to defend against a crack down. Cooperman goes in-depth on his cross block technique, showing five different takedown counters from it. He thoroughly covers each move, showing it from different angles while pointing out the key steps to making each move successful. An excellent DVD to add to your takedown arsenal.
with Phil Davis, 4x All-American and 2008 NCAA Champion at Penn State University
Phil Davis, who won over a quarter of his college matches by fall, was one of the most dominant wrestlers in the country from the top position. In this DVD Davis shows you all of his proven top series that worked against the best wrestlers in the nation. Davis teaches you his Cradle series, including his Crossface Series; a number of tilts that can be hit from every angle that work; his favorite break downs that will get your opponent in position to be turned; his "unique tricks and moves" from the bottom position; and a special section on takedown defense. In addition, this DVD includes highlights from Davis' college career, current MMA training and his first MMA fight. No matter your age or experience level you can learn something from Davis' instruction.
"On Top of the World is a great instruction tool for both coaches and athletes and offers unique insight into Phil's proven technique. I'd highly recommend Phil's DVD to any wrestler who wants to improve their top position." -Mark Perry 2X NCAA Champion at the University of Iowa
When your opponent takes a shot, he takes a risk by coming out of his safe position and exposes himself to be scored upon. Coach Strobel teaches his wrestlers to not just defend themselves, but put themselves in position to score. His counter offense techniques create high percentage moves that win matches. Strobel begins with six different drills to work on counter offense, including the down block, shoelace and shot/reshot drills. These drills not only fine-tune your wrestler's technique, but serve as good warm-up drills as well. He then demonstrates at least three different counter offense techniques for the single and high crotch. In addition he passes along "tricks" your wrestlers can use to score if his opponent happens to get in deep with any of those two moves. Strobel also covers how to turn double-leg defense into points. Once you get your wrestlers thinking they can score, instead of just defending themselves, their odds to score become better.
with Tim Cysewski, Northwestern University Head Coach; 2008 USA Wrestling FILA Junior/University Person of the Year; 5X Midlands Champion, Midlands Wrestling Hall of Fame
The Seatbelt Series is unique because it can be used as a defense or offense attack, and can easily flow from a 2-point takedown to a pin. Coach Cysewski developed the series wrestling former teammate at the University of Iowa, Chuck Yagla (a two-time NCAA Champion and 1980 Olympian). Cysewski demonstrates step-by-step the proper positioning, set-up and key teaching points on how to properly hit the move starting from a single leg attack. From there he covers using the seatbelt from double leg attacks, the referee's position and other various positions. He also shows defense and counters to the move. This "old-school" move is simple and safe to use and will lead to big points for your wrestlers.
