The Mat

This page may not interest the average, or even good wrestler. This is for wrestlers that have just started learning the craft. Here I will post some video's of some basic moves for kids who need a base to start, or that just want to practice stuff at home.

The first takedown or move I will show you is an excerpt from Randy Couture's book, "Wrestling for Fighting" the move he shows is a double leg takedown and one of the most basic takedowns any wrestler uses. For more takedowns and information visit YouTube and search for wrestling takedowns, or information, as you please.

two wrestlers standing in position
In this picture you see Randy standing next to his partner. Randy has a rule that he won't shoot in unless he is within an arms distance.
Randy Couture shooting in
Now, as you can see in this picture, Randy has dropped to his knee and is starting to extend his hand outward towards his opponents knee's.
Randy Couture finishing the takedown
Randy has grabbed the back of his opponents knees and has placed his head on the outside of his oppenents body, using it for leverage. Notice that his knee is inbetween his opponents.
Randy Couture demonstrating the end of the move
Randy then pushes off of his foot lifting his one of his opponents legs off the ground. He also uses his head to push the same way that he is driving.
laying on his opponent
As Randy drove his opponent to one side, he sweeps the opposite leg towards himself, taking both of his opponents legs out from under him. He finishes the takedown with his shoulder in his opponents stomach.