Wrestling with pinfalls

Fitfighter's 100th post will feature an extremely popluar combat sport in the Olympics,wrestling.

As you all know,Wrestling is an ancient martial art that uses grappling type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds. A wrestling bout is a physical competition, generally between two people, who attempt to gain and maintain a superior position. Wrestling is one of the oldest of martial arts with references to it as early as the Iliad that recounts the Trojan War in the 13th or 12th century BC. There are a wide range of styles with varying rules with both traditional historic and modern styles. Wrestling techniques have been incorporated into other martial arts as well as military hand-to-hand combat systems.So the main objective is to ground your opponent on the mat and secure a pinfall.

The next posting will showcase our Europe tour in the beautiful Paris.

Leg catching and sweeping(muay thai over-hook grab)

This posting will show you more variations of leg catching and sweeping.Over-hook grabs are commonly used in muay thai.Likewise,actions are performed slower for your ease of viewing.Enjoy!

Leg catching and sweeping(sanda under-hook grab)

YO!It's been a long time folks.For the past few months,i had been mugging like a mad iron man for my Cambridge O levels examination.Well,at least all the effort had been worthwhile.Hahas.
So attached will show certain leg catching and sweeping techniques.These moves and takedowns are perfect reversals for sudden kicks.Actions are performed slower for your viewing and feel free to contribute.

Ground sparring part 2

Just like the previous posting on ground sparring,this second video shows various takedowns and submission.Likewise,the sparring moves are ain't choreograph and done in moderate pace of viewing.
Enjoy !

Meanwhile in soccer news,the result of the final match in the AFF Suzuki Cup was a real shocker.Vietnam was crown champions for the first time.WOW !

Ground sparring

Attached are some sparring videos using some of the techniques we had shown you in the previous postings in self defence against groundfighting.
The sparring are not choreograph but done in moderate pace for ease of viewing,it will be much faster and brutal in actual encounter.

Self defence against takedowns and side punches

How would you react when the assailant is applying a takedown?
Here are 2 methods of self defence against it.


The first method would be a headpress whereby you control and push the assailant's head downwards when he is charging towards you.
Firstly,you would have to take control of his head by simply grabbing his neck ,move backwards or lower your stance if he is trying to grab your leg or torso.
Next,follow the flow and direction of his charge and pin him down.

The second method would be a reverse neck hold whereby you grab hold of the assailant's head and arm and apply a submission.

What if your reaction is slow and the assailant pin you down sideways and start striking aggressively?This video will show you how to apply an armbar immediately when you left in such vulnerable position.

Takedown training

After the art of pushing,let's move on to takedowns.
Attached is a takedown training using dummy.
This training will build up your stamina if you go for three 1 minute round with 1 minute rest interval.

After takedowns are applied,we would usually end up with ground fighting.Therefore stay tuned as we will advance to self defence ground fighting.

Grapples

Just a simple post of grappling and takedowns.
Do check it out

Flying scissors

In today's post,we will look into a method of take down which is the wonderful flying scissors.
It is an excellent way to bring your opponent down in just a matter of seconds.
Meanwhile there are two main kinds of flying scissors.First would be the basic sliding in which is silat's favourite.

Next would be the more complicated reverse scissors which is easier to bring your opponent down.
It may seems difficult,but practice makes perfect !

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