Wrestling | Takedowns
Sport-Specific Benefits Of Having A Big Strong Neck
In submission wrestling (grappling), Brazilian Jiu- Jitsu and mixed martial arts (MMA), the ultimate goal is to finish your opponent. One of the most common ways to finish an MMA fight, submission wrestling grappling match or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) match is with a choke. A strong neck will improve your choke defense and make it [...]
Killer Mistake: Not dealing with neck pain the first time…
The doctors told me and my mother that if it wasn’t for the thick, dense muscle in my neck, I would have, at best, been in a wheelchair with a machine to help me breathe. The doctors said most people die from this kind of injury, that hardly anybody survives because breathing is affected. The docs said how almost no one lives through it. They couldn’t believe I kept wrestling after experiencing symptoms the first time. They told me that my neck muscles acted almost like a natural neck brace, literally holding everything in place, even though it was broken.
Wrestling Takedown Technique Video: Low Single
Here’s a takedown shown by Iowa Hawkeye Josh Dziewa (pronounced “Jeva”). (Video below.) Josh is my wrestling coach’s son. I’ve known him since he was a little kid (since he was 3) and he would hit me with this back then and still does today, hahaha! Now I consider him MY wrestling coach! I love [...]
Video: Neck Exercise – Manual Isometric Neck Exercise Routine
(Video Below) Question: How important is “isometric” neck strength for grappling and wrestling? Answer: Isometric neck strength is VERY important. Isometric neck exercises should be a regular part of your grappling exercise routine. It’s important for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), submission grappling, wrestling and mixed martial arts (MMA). Here’s why. In BJJ, when you’re inside the [...]
Neck Bridging Is NOT For Everyone (Neck Bridges Part 2)
Neck bridges are NOT for “everyone.” I think neck bridging is great, but not for everyone. Neck bridges can be dangerous sometimes. Some people get hurt when they’re not smart about their training. Sometimes people will see a picture of guys bridging with their nose touching the mat, or with crazy weights or people on [...]
