These basic grappling videos will give students a good basis for understanding how to wrestle/grapple. This will help them towards competition, advanced karate fighting, or it will give them part of a good foundation for self-defense.
Many items on this site are performed and explained for people who have learning issues.
Movement Drills
Positions
- Mount (Tate Shiho Gatame)
- Knee Ride (Uki Gatame)
- Side Control (Yoko Shiho Gatame)
- “Kuzure” Position (Kuzure Kesa Gatame)
- Helicopter Mount
- Guard (Do Jime/Do Osae)
Escapes/Reversals
Takedowns
- Outside Reap (Osoto Gari)
- Rolling Throw (Makikomi Nage)
- Head Twist Takedown/Head Throw (Atama Nage)