by Tatya H.P.
Submission wrestling is not that different from other martial arts like Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo or Sambo. This is because you get to use the same techniques when you fight an opponent using non-lethal force to make them submit.
When we say non-lethal force in submission wrestling, this means taking the opponent down through holds, pins or locks without strikes or kicks.
Most people who get into submission wrestling do it for one of three things. This is to stay fit, know how to defend oneself or compete. In fact a lot of people decide to enter a tournament not only within the submission wrestling organization but also mixed martial arts competitions like the UFC.
Submission wrestling is an amateur sport that is governed by the International Federation of Associated Wrestling Styles or FILA. Although this is not yet considered an Olympic event, its other disciplines namely Greco-Roman and Freestyle are. In the US, the biggest organization is the North American Grappling Association or NAGA.
Submission wrestling can only get you so far when you compete in mixed martial arts because you are fighting others who are familiar with other martial arts styles. So you will know what to expect when you encounter them, it is best to learn the other styles as well or at least be familiar with them.
That means training in a gym. Given that submission wrestling is very popular, it won’t be that hard to find one that can provide you with the right program that suit your needs. Here, you will learn not only proper technique but also the confidence to push yourself beyond your limits. This will also give you the opportunity to interact with other fighters and spar with them. Remember that this is only for training so limit the amount of effort you use to prevent any injuries.
In mixed martial arts competitions, both fighters start by standing and facing one another. You then get close and use what you know as a wrestler. Don’t expect that your opponent will just give in to whatever you throw. He will also execute some counter moves as well and even punch or kick you.
To close the gap, you have to protect your face and move to a certain position that will stop those punches or kicks from happening. For that, you can use your lock, hold or pin techniques and then wait for that person to submit.
Your only weapon in submission wrestling is your body and how you maintain it will determine how well you will perform in the ring. This is why you have to watch your diet, exercise regularly and get proper rest.
If possible, join training camps and watch instructional videos because new techniques are made everyday and old ones that are still in use are just as effective as they were before. You have to learn to make changes immediately if things are not working because this could mean the difference between victory and defeat.
Do you think you can take submission wrestling and win in a mixed martial arts competition? The only one who can answer that is you. Other people have done so and if you want your name to be among the champions, you have to work hard.
Friday, January 1, 2010
Joint Locks Are Useful In Submission Wrestling
by Tatya H.P.
A joint lock is one way to make your opponent surrender in submission wrestling because if they don’t, whatever part of the body you focused on will be dislocated.
But what is a joint lock? This happens when you let the opponent’s joint reach its breaking point which in most cases causes extreme pain or injury. In competition, this may mean losing but it is much better than going home with a dislocation or broken bone.
There are literally hundreds of ways to perform a lock to the joint. In competition, one thing you cannot do is apply a lock to the fingers or toes.
Since joint locks are very specific, you have to practice it carefully. The only way to do that is to learn from a coach and then practice this with a sparring partner. You should be aware when your partner says enough because they could get hurt and it will take a long time for this to heal and no one will want to be your next sparring partner.
One part of the body where the joint lock is allowed during competition is the wrist. This is because the wrist is quite flexible so injuries are not that common. The same thing can also be done with the ankles and elbow. By using your hand and body weight, you can cause the person to reverse their movement or submit if this was done efficiently.
Lets try to apply this in an actual scenario. If someone attacks you, chances are they are going to throw a punch at you. When this happens, be ready to take it with a check or block then feed it into an arm bar. Once you achieve this, use your other fist to smash down on the opponent’s outstretch elbow.
This is probably too extreme so let’s try something else. Instead of punching the outstretched arm, you bring that arm to his back. You can stay in that position until help arrives or let go once you tell the person to get on the ground.
But you don’t always have to execute a joint lock to make your opponent submit. You can also do this by focusing on the different pressure points in the body.
Pressure points are areas of the body that have large concentration of nerve endings. When applied, that person will most likely go in the opposite direction similar to what happens when you put your hand on a hot pan.
The only difference here is that your opponent cannot get away so quickly since you are the only in control. This means you can make the person do whatever you want like move in a certain direction.
Joint locks and pressure points are just some of the tactics you can use to defeat an opponent in competition or in real life. During a tournament, you do it not to break their arm but to make them submit so you can win the event. Out in the streets, you do it to survive so you don’t become a victim.
Submission wrestling is adapted from any martial arts which is there are hundreds of techniques from chokes, holds and locks. You may not learn all of them but just enough to win a fight or survive.
A joint lock is one way to make your opponent surrender in submission wrestling because if they don’t, whatever part of the body you focused on will be dislocated.
But what is a joint lock? This happens when you let the opponent’s joint reach its breaking point which in most cases causes extreme pain or injury. In competition, this may mean losing but it is much better than going home with a dislocation or broken bone.
There are literally hundreds of ways to perform a lock to the joint. In competition, one thing you cannot do is apply a lock to the fingers or toes.
Since joint locks are very specific, you have to practice it carefully. The only way to do that is to learn from a coach and then practice this with a sparring partner. You should be aware when your partner says enough because they could get hurt and it will take a long time for this to heal and no one will want to be your next sparring partner.
One part of the body where the joint lock is allowed during competition is the wrist. This is because the wrist is quite flexible so injuries are not that common. The same thing can also be done with the ankles and elbow. By using your hand and body weight, you can cause the person to reverse their movement or submit if this was done efficiently.
Lets try to apply this in an actual scenario. If someone attacks you, chances are they are going to throw a punch at you. When this happens, be ready to take it with a check or block then feed it into an arm bar. Once you achieve this, use your other fist to smash down on the opponent’s outstretch elbow.
This is probably too extreme so let’s try something else. Instead of punching the outstretched arm, you bring that arm to his back. You can stay in that position until help arrives or let go once you tell the person to get on the ground.
But you don’t always have to execute a joint lock to make your opponent submit. You can also do this by focusing on the different pressure points in the body.
Pressure points are areas of the body that have large concentration of nerve endings. When applied, that person will most likely go in the opposite direction similar to what happens when you put your hand on a hot pan.
The only difference here is that your opponent cannot get away so quickly since you are the only in control. This means you can make the person do whatever you want like move in a certain direction.
Joint locks and pressure points are just some of the tactics you can use to defeat an opponent in competition or in real life. During a tournament, you do it not to break their arm but to make them submit so you can win the event. Out in the streets, you do it to survive so you don’t become a victim.
Submission wrestling is adapted from any martial arts which is there are hundreds of techniques from chokes, holds and locks. You may not learn all of them but just enough to win a fight or survive.
Ingenuity is Key in Submission Wrestling
by Tatya H.P.
Submission wrestling is a popular sport that requires more than just guts to win the competition. You have to think on your toes so you are able to adapt to anything that your opponent throws as this could mean the difference between victory and defeat.
This is why most fighters who get into submission wrestling have to know the various arts. These include Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Catch Wrestling, Judo, Sambo and Shoot Wrestling.
You don’t to be an expert in each field since that will take years so you pick and choose which ones are useful and then utilize them into your fighting style.
What you have then is a hybrid form of martial art that doesn’t have a name but people who watch and those doing the commentary will know exactly what you are doing. After all, the moves you are using didn’t come out of a hat but are techniques that have been around for years.
The only way to practice your technique in this sport is by sparring. If you belong to a gym, the better so you can practice with other fighters from other disciplines. This will give you the opportunity to come out in the superior position during a real match because in the eyes of the judges, whoever is on top is most likely to win the match even if at times, things change with a blink of an eye and the one who is down manages to make a comeback.
Improving your skills in submission wrestling will not be a walk in the park. Accidents do happen and you can get injured in the process. You can pull a muscle, break your toes or dislocate your own fingers in the process which means you will be out recuperating until you are fit to enter the mat again.
Don’t just put ice but have it checked by the doctor. These things do happen and many consider it as part of the training. Remember that a week of training will most likely be better than make things worse in the next few months or even years.
One of the hardest things to do when there is a stalemate is learning to let go of a move and try something else. You don’t count until 10 for that to happen so you have to rely on your gut because things happen in a flash.
Fighting one player in submission wrestling will never be the same with another so you have to practice constantly and learn to adapt to the situation. So extend your sparring partners to more than just 2 people because they could be specializing in a discipline that your next fight may be specializing in.
If you have the opponent right where you want them, it is just a matter of time before they surrender. They could tap the mat with their hands or feet and maybe even say it vocally. When this happens, let go because the match is over. You have won.
Should things go the other way and you lose to your opponent, learn from your mistakes so that next time, the outcome will be different. Submission wrestling although physically challenging is a great sport to get into. After all the training, how well you perform in the competition is entirely up to you.
Submission wrestling is a popular sport that requires more than just guts to win the competition. You have to think on your toes so you are able to adapt to anything that your opponent throws as this could mean the difference between victory and defeat.
This is why most fighters who get into submission wrestling have to know the various arts. These include Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Catch Wrestling, Judo, Sambo and Shoot Wrestling.
You don’t to be an expert in each field since that will take years so you pick and choose which ones are useful and then utilize them into your fighting style.
What you have then is a hybrid form of martial art that doesn’t have a name but people who watch and those doing the commentary will know exactly what you are doing. After all, the moves you are using didn’t come out of a hat but are techniques that have been around for years.
The only way to practice your technique in this sport is by sparring. If you belong to a gym, the better so you can practice with other fighters from other disciplines. This will give you the opportunity to come out in the superior position during a real match because in the eyes of the judges, whoever is on top is most likely to win the match even if at times, things change with a blink of an eye and the one who is down manages to make a comeback.
Improving your skills in submission wrestling will not be a walk in the park. Accidents do happen and you can get injured in the process. You can pull a muscle, break your toes or dislocate your own fingers in the process which means you will be out recuperating until you are fit to enter the mat again.
Don’t just put ice but have it checked by the doctor. These things do happen and many consider it as part of the training. Remember that a week of training will most likely be better than make things worse in the next few months or even years.
One of the hardest things to do when there is a stalemate is learning to let go of a move and try something else. You don’t count until 10 for that to happen so you have to rely on your gut because things happen in a flash.
Fighting one player in submission wrestling will never be the same with another so you have to practice constantly and learn to adapt to the situation. So extend your sparring partners to more than just 2 people because they could be specializing in a discipline that your next fight may be specializing in.
If you have the opponent right where you want them, it is just a matter of time before they surrender. They could tap the mat with their hands or feet and maybe even say it vocally. When this happens, let go because the match is over. You have won.
Should things go the other way and you lose to your opponent, learn from your mistakes so that next time, the outcome will be different. Submission wrestling although physically challenging is a great sport to get into. After all the training, how well you perform in the competition is entirely up to you.
How to Become a Good Submission Wrestler
by Tatya H.P.
Submission wrestling is one of the oldest sports in the world. It is very different than professional wrestling and if you want to be good at it, you have to prepare yourself both mentally and physically.
The best way to do that is to learn one of the martial arts which form the basis of submission wrestling. A few examples of these include Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Catch Freestyle Wrestling, Judo and Sambo. There are many schools these days so you won’t have a hard time finding one.
As a beginner, your first few sessions will involve watching how others do it. There are also videos around which you can buy or just watch using your computer. In fact, some of the best fighters watch previous matches that they participated in or watch their fellow competitors so they can find a weak point that can be exploited during their next match.
Since you learn more by doing it rather than watching, put theory into practice by sparring with another wrestler.
Keep in mind that people get hurt in submission wrestling even if it just a sparring session. One way to prevent that is to get yourself used to the idea of falling down or being held in a certain position. Although giving up is hard to accept, you must do this rather dislocating your joints.
In time, you will be able to improve your skills as a submission wrestler. You win some and you lose some. If you win, take it humbly and if you lose, treat it as a learning experience because even the best fighters have to face setbacks in order for them to become better.
One other thing you have to do to become a good submission wrestler is to stay in shape. This means exercising regularly, getting enough rest and eating properly. There are different weight categories in this sport and if you gained or lost a few pounds, you will be finding in another division which you may not yet be accustomed to.
A little coaching and the right attitude always make the best fighters. Some of these individuals who want to challenge themselves further can go beyond submission wrestling and join other competitions.
One of the most popular ones today is the UFC or Ultimate Fighting Championships where you get to compete against other fighters using the same or different submission wrestling style to determine who the better fighter is.
But if you are just doing this to stay fit or learn how to defend yourself, that is also good. After all, most of the techniques you will learn as a submission fighter will only be used if you someone attacks and you have no other recourse but to fight back.
Believe it or not, some of the best submission wrestlers out there didn’t know anything about this sport or any other martial art when they first started. They just got better after learning the technique by watching how others do it and through trial and error.
So what are you waiting for? Join a gym that has submission wrestling as part of their program. Anyone can learn this sport so it doesn’t matter how old you are or what is your gender. The important thing is that you are willing to learn the principles that make up submission wrestling work.
Submission wrestling is one of the oldest sports in the world. It is very different than professional wrestling and if you want to be good at it, you have to prepare yourself both mentally and physically.
The best way to do that is to learn one of the martial arts which form the basis of submission wrestling. A few examples of these include Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Catch Freestyle Wrestling, Judo and Sambo. There are many schools these days so you won’t have a hard time finding one.
As a beginner, your first few sessions will involve watching how others do it. There are also videos around which you can buy or just watch using your computer. In fact, some of the best fighters watch previous matches that they participated in or watch their fellow competitors so they can find a weak point that can be exploited during their next match.
Since you learn more by doing it rather than watching, put theory into practice by sparring with another wrestler.
Keep in mind that people get hurt in submission wrestling even if it just a sparring session. One way to prevent that is to get yourself used to the idea of falling down or being held in a certain position. Although giving up is hard to accept, you must do this rather dislocating your joints.
In time, you will be able to improve your skills as a submission wrestler. You win some and you lose some. If you win, take it humbly and if you lose, treat it as a learning experience because even the best fighters have to face setbacks in order for them to become better.
One other thing you have to do to become a good submission wrestler is to stay in shape. This means exercising regularly, getting enough rest and eating properly. There are different weight categories in this sport and if you gained or lost a few pounds, you will be finding in another division which you may not yet be accustomed to.
A little coaching and the right attitude always make the best fighters. Some of these individuals who want to challenge themselves further can go beyond submission wrestling and join other competitions.
One of the most popular ones today is the UFC or Ultimate Fighting Championships where you get to compete against other fighters using the same or different submission wrestling style to determine who the better fighter is.
But if you are just doing this to stay fit or learn how to defend yourself, that is also good. After all, most of the techniques you will learn as a submission fighter will only be used if you someone attacks and you have no other recourse but to fight back.
Believe it or not, some of the best submission wrestlers out there didn’t know anything about this sport or any other martial art when they first started. They just got better after learning the technique by watching how others do it and through trial and error.
So what are you waiting for? Join a gym that has submission wrestling as part of their program. Anyone can learn this sport so it doesn’t matter how old you are or what is your gender. The important thing is that you are willing to learn the principles that make up submission wrestling work.
General Rules of Submission Wrestling During Matches
by Tatya H.P.
Since submission wrestling evolved from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, many of the rules used during matches are also used here. These should be followed at all times otherwise the player or even their team may be disqualified from the tournament.
First, the only way for one fighter to win the match is when he or she is able to make the opponent quit by tapping the mat or saying it verbally. If this is not achieved, the winner will be determined based on who scored the most points or if for any reason, this was stopped by the referee.
Should there be a draw; a one minute overtime will be granted. If at the end of the one minute no points were scored, it now goes into sudden death in which whoever scores the first point is the winner.
Stalling is simply defined as someone who refuses to get into contact with another competitor. A verbal warning will be given the first time. Should there be a 2nd or 3rd offense, corresponding points will be deducted. If this happens for the fourth time, the competitor will be disqualified from the match.
Because neck cranks and twisters are a bit dangerous, it is only legal in the advanced division. Players in the intermediate division may however use the twister setup then execute a banana split or calf slicer.
Points are scored if the player is able to control the opponent for a minimum of 3 full seconds. You are awarded for mounting, when your opponent is flat on the ground or if you are able to stand to a person’s back with both of their knees on the ground.
Since submission wrestling is a non-contact sport, no one is allowed to bite, eye gouge, hair pull, head butt, lock fingers or toes, spit and strike an opponent. If any of these illegal techniques are done, you will be immediately disqualified.
Wrestlers on the other hand may perform leg locks and straight ankle locks. Although slamming is prohibited, it can be done if the referee sees that this is a takedown.
You can compete in submission wrestling with or without Gi. If you join a match that does not require one, you must wear board shorts, fight shorts or singlets or Gi pants for the bottom and a T-shirt or tank top for your upper body. Other equipment you have the option to wear includes cups, head gear, mouth guard, knee pads and wrestling shoes.
Submission wrestling matches are divided into different age groups and weights, each person must be weighed in before the start of the match. At the same time, competitors will be checked for any communicable diseases.
A code of conduct will be enforced throughout the competition. This means no fan, player or team will disrespect the officials, fellow spectators or their opponents. If this happens, anyone caught will either be escorted out of the venue or disqualified from the tournament.
Submission wrestling tournaments are done on a regular basis and you can check online to find out when the next one is scheduled. Wherever you go, rules similar to those mentioned are enforced for the safety of everyone attending the event. If your team wants to join you must register, pay the entrance fee, come for the weigh in and then prepare for fun and action in the coming days.
Since submission wrestling evolved from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, many of the rules used during matches are also used here. These should be followed at all times otherwise the player or even their team may be disqualified from the tournament.
First, the only way for one fighter to win the match is when he or she is able to make the opponent quit by tapping the mat or saying it verbally. If this is not achieved, the winner will be determined based on who scored the most points or if for any reason, this was stopped by the referee.
Should there be a draw; a one minute overtime will be granted. If at the end of the one minute no points were scored, it now goes into sudden death in which whoever scores the first point is the winner.
Stalling is simply defined as someone who refuses to get into contact with another competitor. A verbal warning will be given the first time. Should there be a 2nd or 3rd offense, corresponding points will be deducted. If this happens for the fourth time, the competitor will be disqualified from the match.
Because neck cranks and twisters are a bit dangerous, it is only legal in the advanced division. Players in the intermediate division may however use the twister setup then execute a banana split or calf slicer.
Points are scored if the player is able to control the opponent for a minimum of 3 full seconds. You are awarded for mounting, when your opponent is flat on the ground or if you are able to stand to a person’s back with both of their knees on the ground.
Since submission wrestling is a non-contact sport, no one is allowed to bite, eye gouge, hair pull, head butt, lock fingers or toes, spit and strike an opponent. If any of these illegal techniques are done, you will be immediately disqualified.
Wrestlers on the other hand may perform leg locks and straight ankle locks. Although slamming is prohibited, it can be done if the referee sees that this is a takedown.
You can compete in submission wrestling with or without Gi. If you join a match that does not require one, you must wear board shorts, fight shorts or singlets or Gi pants for the bottom and a T-shirt or tank top for your upper body. Other equipment you have the option to wear includes cups, head gear, mouth guard, knee pads and wrestling shoes.
Submission wrestling matches are divided into different age groups and weights, each person must be weighed in before the start of the match. At the same time, competitors will be checked for any communicable diseases.
A code of conduct will be enforced throughout the competition. This means no fan, player or team will disrespect the officials, fellow spectators or their opponents. If this happens, anyone caught will either be escorted out of the venue or disqualified from the tournament.
Submission wrestling tournaments are done on a regular basis and you can check online to find out when the next one is scheduled. Wherever you go, rules similar to those mentioned are enforced for the safety of everyone attending the event. If your team wants to join you must register, pay the entrance fee, come for the weigh in and then prepare for fun and action in the coming days.
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