Wrestling Basics: Getting Started the Right Way
Contrary to popular opinion, wrestling isn’t merely a sport of throwing bodies out of the ring. Besides the required strength, physical and mental agility are required as well if one wishes to survive inside the ring. Although the rules in wrestling vary according to the style, the basics are fundamentally the same for all.
As such, no matter if you wish to make a name in Ultimate Fighting Championship or World Wrestling Entertainment, you’ll still need to learn basic wrestling skills before you can learn advanced techniques properly.
Basic Skills in Wrestling
Positioning
Without a good starting position, a wrestler won’t be able to properly defend his position, and as we all know, the best offense is defense. To have a stable position when in the ring, a wrestler must make sure that his knees and back are slightly bent while keeping his head up. Make sure that you keep your weight balanced on your feet and keep yours hands outstretch while your elbows remain in.
Whenever you’re attempting to make a takedown or tackle your opponent, just make sure that your position doesn’t give any hint of your intentions.
Movement
Wrestling isn’t a sport where opponents remain static and have no contact with each other. Every time you move, make sure that at least half of your mind is dedicated to preventing your body from being vulnerable to your attack. Movement in the ring must always be quick; even if you’re heavier than most individuals, your speed should match people who are lighter than you.
Penetration
If you’re planning to attack your opponent, make sure that you don’t back up before attacking. Your hands should make a lunge before your body does because they move quicker than the rest of your body. Keep your hands accessible at all times. Do your best not to blink your eyes when you’re making an attack. One blink is all it takes for your positions to be reversed.
Tie-Ups and Set-Ups
The problem of most first-time wrestlers is that they purely concentrate on learning how to under-hook and over-hook their arms on their opponents for control. Although those two movements are essential in controlling your opponent, they’re not the alpha and omega in tie-ups and set-ups. To improve your chances of being able to tie-up or set-up your opponent effectively, you need to focus as well on developing other techniques that can allow you to control your opponent’s HEAD.
Defense
Lastly, you need to learn about defensive stances you can take on the mat. The best defense is to avoid tie-ups that don’t allow the controlled opponent any maneuvering space. Learn what those tie-ups are to prevent yourself from getting victimized by those positions.
How Scores Are Tallied in Wrestling
You need not worry about the technicalities of scoring in wrestling federations such as WWE because the winner is declared simply by knocking out the competitor. As long as you’re able to hold your opponent to the mat beyond three counts, you’re automatically the winner.
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