In the last two videos you both really emphasized stance and how you spent one year drilling it. The coach just pushing snapping and moving you around, if you could make a quick video showing this drill and how its done RIGHT it would be extremely helpful. Once again thanks for dropping these gems.
So cool that dad didn’t know anything about wrestling until his son got into it. Then he became a student of the game. That’s awesome! My brother is in a very similar situation with his daughter and it’s adorable.
My kids are going on there 2nd year wrestling now, they are 7 & 8 and I love this video. A lot of great tips and tricks. Love seeing videos with you and the dad 💪
We need coaches like you. Your enthusiasm and skill are obvious. You're the kind of dude I wouldn't want to leave practice because I would be learning so much! 👏
Hi Stevan! I was wondering how you or your dad would be about teaching proper level changing. I started wrestling pretty late (at 24 coming from a Minimal amount of BJJ). I am a bit better now, but my biggest difficulty was level changing and I would take a shot way too high, where I wouldn't get past the head and hands, and I would lose a lot of my forward momentum from crashing into the mat. If I had a son who wanted to wrestle, how would I go about ensuring a proper level change? Is it the product of a good stance (when I improved my stance it got much better), or are there times where a more active approach would be recommended? Also, I love the relationship you have with your dad! It seems rare these days. I wish you the best in your recovery and training!
Hey Stevan, how do you stay in a good stance against a much shorter wrestler in the same weight class all the way through a match. Seems kind of difficult even if you condition your legs to do that. Just seems like your legs get tired at the end of the match no matter how much training for that if the match is tough and pushes the pace. Do you focus more on good down blocking in those cases when you are completely exhausted and legs are burning too much to stay that low?
Stance and Motion Steve recalls Ston's early days in wrestling and emphasizes the importance of stance. Stance is the foundation for wrestling, impacting shots, defense, and hand fighting. Coaches should ensure beginners maintain a stable and strong stance. Penetration Step Steve discusses the importance of learning the penetration step for taking shots. He describes the heel-toe-knee technique and emphasizes the importance of head positioning. Beginners often make the mistake of keeping their heads too low when shooting. Basic Shots The first key move is the double leg takedown or high crotch, which involves a head-outside penetration. The second essential shot is the single leg, which is a head-inside penetration. They stress the importance of keeping the head up and back straight when shooting. Head Positioning and Blocking They emphasize the importance of using the head for blocking and hand fighting. Beginners should learn to win the head battle by positioning their head in the opponent's neck or ear. An exercise for practicing head positioning is to have wrestlers place their hands behind their backs and practice head fighting. Games and Fun Steve suggests incorporating games to make wrestling fun and engaging for beginners. Games like "Steal the Bacon" can help develop competitiveness and body awareness. Coaches can use creative games to keep beginners motivated and coming back for more. Sprawling and Head Control They discuss the importance of sprawling and using the head to down block. Beginners should learn to use their heads as a tool for defense, not just offense. Coaches should teach beginners to control the opponent's head while sprawling, either by stuffing it or pushing it away. Front Headlock The front headlock is a crucial position for both offense and defense. Beginners need to learn how to avoid getting pinned from the front headlock position. Common pinning combinations from the front headlock, such as the gator roll or pancake crusher, should be practiced. Bottom Position Beginners need to learn how to bridge and avoid getting pinned. They should focus on building a strong base and holding their position before attempting stand-ups or sit-outs. Coaches should teach beginners how to properly belly out and maintain base. Top Position Beginners should learn basic pinning combinations like the half nelson. They should also learn how to control the opponent's wrists and take a claw ride. Coaches should emphasize the importance of feeling and understanding body movement in top position. Conclusion They reiterate the importance of keeping wrestling basic and fun for beginners. Games and engaging activities can help prevent burnout and keep beginners motivated. Wrestling is a great sport that can teach valuable life skills.
This is a great summary of the key things beginners should focus on! I'm glad you covered it all.
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Stevan did you ever face a dude named Daulet Niyazbekhov? He was a kazakhstan wrestler at 55 kg I think. Mavlet Batirov and Besik Kudukhov (rip) were excellent smaller weight class wrestlers. Do you think the freestyle guys are stronger than the NCAA Div 1 guys?
My coach said have a good shot on both sides of the body, an upper body throw, 2 good turns, and 2 escapes for beginner. Sounds good to me imo
Yes! But I would say that’s more for intermediate and advanced because that’s all you need to be a great wrestler anyways haha
@@StevanMicicSRBoh true. He was a 2 time college all American so that might be his level of a beginner lol.
In the last two videos you both really emphasized stance and how you spent one year drilling it. The coach just pushing snapping and moving you around, if you could make a quick video showing this drill and how its done RIGHT it would be extremely helpful. Once again thanks for dropping these gems.
Great video. Its amazing that a world champion is giving free advice. 🔥
So cool that dad didn’t know anything about wrestling until his son got into it. Then he became a student of the game. That’s awesome! My brother is in a very similar situation with his daughter and it’s adorable.
Amazing!!
My kids are going on there 2nd year wrestling now, they are 7 & 8 and I love this video. A lot of great tips and tricks. Love seeing videos with you and the dad 💪
Glad they are enjoying it! They are gonna be beasts by the time they hit high school!!
We need coaches like you. Your enthusiasm and skill are obvious. You're the kind of dude I wouldn't want to leave practice because I would be learning so much! 👏
One thing I'd add to the top bottom wrestling is learning the proper use of hip pressure in the top position. Love the content!
Can you show some of your stance drills I do stance and motion a lot but seeing how you about it I think would help me a lot
Hi Stevan! I was wondering how you or your dad would be about teaching proper level changing. I started wrestling pretty late (at 24 coming from a Minimal amount of BJJ). I am a bit better now, but my biggest difficulty was level changing and I would take a shot way too high, where I wouldn't get past the head and hands, and I would lose a lot of my forward momentum from crashing into the mat. If I had a son who wanted to wrestle, how would I go about ensuring a proper level change? Is it the product of a good stance (when I improved my stance it got much better), or are there times where a more active approach would be recommended?
Also, I love the relationship you have with your dad! It seems rare these days. I wish you the best in your recovery and training!
This is something we will definitely begin to include in the channel!
Would you say a knee pull is something you teach newer wrestlers late into the season?
Definitely something not right away until they know how to penetrate on their shots fluidly
@@StevanMicicSRB makes sense 👍
The Austin DESANTO arm breaker that’s a classic
Hey Stevan, how do you stay in a good stance against a much shorter wrestler in the same weight class all the way through a match. Seems kind of difficult even if you condition your legs to do that. Just seems like your legs get tired at the end of the match no matter how much training for that if the match is tough and pushes the pace. Do you focus more on good down blocking in those cases when you are completely exhausted and legs are burning too much to stay that low?
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Stance and Motion
Steve recalls Ston's early days in wrestling and emphasizes the importance of stance.
Stance is the foundation for wrestling, impacting shots, defense, and hand fighting.
Coaches should ensure beginners maintain a stable and strong stance.
Penetration Step
Steve discusses the importance of learning the penetration step for taking shots.
He describes the heel-toe-knee technique and emphasizes the importance of head positioning.
Beginners often make the mistake of keeping their heads too low when shooting.
Basic Shots
The first key move is the double leg takedown or high crotch, which involves a head-outside penetration.
The second essential shot is the single leg, which is a head-inside penetration.
They stress the importance of keeping the head up and back straight when shooting.
Head Positioning and Blocking
They emphasize the importance of using the head for blocking and hand fighting.
Beginners should learn to win the head battle by positioning their head in the opponent's neck or ear.
An exercise for practicing head positioning is to have wrestlers place their hands behind their backs and practice head fighting.
Games and Fun
Steve suggests incorporating games to make wrestling fun and engaging for beginners.
Games like "Steal the Bacon" can help develop competitiveness and body awareness.
Coaches can use creative games to keep beginners motivated and coming back for more.
Sprawling and Head Control
They discuss the importance of sprawling and using the head to down block.
Beginners should learn to use their heads as a tool for defense, not just offense.
Coaches should teach beginners to control the opponent's head while sprawling, either by stuffing it or pushing it away.
Front Headlock
The front headlock is a crucial position for both offense and defense.
Beginners need to learn how to avoid getting pinned from the front headlock position.
Common pinning combinations from the front headlock, such as the gator roll or pancake crusher, should be practiced.
Bottom Position
Beginners need to learn how to bridge and avoid getting pinned.
They should focus on building a strong base and holding their position before attempting stand-ups or sit-outs.
Coaches should teach beginners how to properly belly out and maintain base.
Top Position
Beginners should learn basic pinning combinations like the half nelson.
They should also learn how to control the opponent's wrists and take a claw ride.
Coaches should emphasize the importance of feeling and understanding body movement in top position.
Conclusion
They reiterate the importance of keeping wrestling basic and fun for beginners.
Games and engaging activities can help prevent burnout and keep beginners motivated.
Wrestling is a great sport that can teach valuable life skills.
This is a great summary of the key things beginners should focus on! I'm glad you covered it all.
Stevan did you ever face a dude named Daulet Niyazbekhov? He was a kazakhstan wrestler at 55 kg I think.
Mavlet Batirov and Besik Kudukhov (rip) were excellent smaller weight class wrestlers. Do you think the freestyle guys are stronger than the NCAA Div 1 guys?