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.
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Friday, January 1, 2010
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.
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