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MODERN RECREATION SERIES
Sports Analysis Group
The Sports Analysis Group is being developed by the
Physical Activities Section of the Chicago Park District to
foster the easier and more accurate acquisition of good
form in the sport under analysis. Wrestling, one of the
group, has been promoted through the helpful co-operation
of Clifford Cason, Andrew Kovach, and William Culp,
for many years physical instructors in the Chicago Park
District. This booklet is designed as an instruction manual
and guide for physical education groups in the Chicago Park
District. It is hoped that it may also aid in extending the
the services of the Chicago Park District to communities
and individuals that have only limited facilities in the physical
activities field.
Copyright 19*$« Chicago Park District
COMPILED BY WORKERS OF THE WRITERS’
PROGRAM OF THE WORK PROJECTS
ADMINISTRATION - STATE OF ILLINOIS
W R E S T L I N G
Г“* \V / D ГЧ In presenting the science of wrestling to the
• IN ti ™ IN novice, the holds described herein are divided
into three types: standing holds, holds worked from position behind opponent on
mat, and holds worked from the bottom position on mat. Although the layman
can probably learn much to be desired from the following chapters, it is advisable
to work with the aid of an instructor who will be better qualified to interpret the
material.
The holds described and illustrated are, for the most part, standard amateur wrestling
holds, used in all countries of the world. Many combinations of holds which the
experienced wrestler would use have been necessarily omitted from the text mainly
for lack of space, and also for the fact that as a wrestler becomes more advanced,
he will favor combinations of his own choice, originating from material presented
here. Blocks, breaks, and counters are included in the same sequence with the
holds, the purpose being to clarify which hold they are applied to. Most instruct
ors would not teach the holds with the block, break, and counter at the same time
as it is reasonable to believe that good teaching technique should require the indi
vidual to become adept in applying a hold before being taught to counter or block
it. It is suggested that a series of holds be taught and that in a later lesson,
methods of escaping from the hold be explained. Naturally, an instructor would
elect to teach a certain number of holds from each group rather than teach all stand
ing holds first.
Wrestling, although an international sport, has not developed a standard termin
ology for all the moves and counter moves that are employed. Consequently, it
has been necessary to use terms which are standard in Chicago area.
Rules governing barred holds, length of bouts, position behind and on the mat,
have been omitted purposely because they vary considerably in other sections
where the sport of wrestling is promoted and it also was considered that by includ
ing them, the text would sooner become outdated.
CONTENTS
HOLDS WORKED FROM A STAND
ING POSITION з
HOLDS WORKED FROM A TOP PO
SITION ON THE MAT зо
INTERLOCKING HANDS, INTERLAC
ING HANDS 70
HOLDS WORKED FROM A BOTTOM
POSITION - AND ESCAPES 71
DEFINITIONS 90
INDEX 91
HOLDS WORKED _____
FROM A STANDING__
POSITION________ ___
Standing Position .................................. 4
Locked Position Standing .......................... 5
Double Leg Dive .................................. 6,7
Single Knee Drop, Go Behind ........................ 8
Single Leg Dive with Backheel...................... 9
Standing Switch .................................... 10,11
Front Headlock............................... . . 12,13
Front Headlock and Reverse Bar A r m ..................14,15
Variation of Hip Throw............................ 16
Single Reverse Vi'lnglock............................ 17
Double Reverse T,'lnglock............................18,Ї9
The Dip from a Stand.............................. 20
Cross-Face, Far Arm Used to Go Behind............... 21
Side Chancery and Far Arm.......................... 22
Standing Go Behind................................ 23
Standing Arm Drag ............................... 24,25
Position Behind, Forward Trip ..................... 26
Position Behind, Standing Backheel ............... 27
Position Behind, Standing Body.lock and Throw .... 28
Counters and Breaks for Position Behind ............ 29
Standing Position
Generally, a wide stance should be taken,with one foot In advance of
the other. Imagine the feet as being on the diagonal corners of a
square. The knees are bent slightly, the body Is tilted forv/ard from
the hips, and the arms are carried half-bent and forward for both
defensive and offensive work. In taking steps forward or sideways,
use a follow step. Never cross the feet. Three of the many styles
of stance are shown in the accompanying illustrations.
Locked Position
S tanding----------
HOLDi This Is a position wrestlers often take while standing to
work Гог holds. It Is also an excellent position to use for exercise.
Try to throw your opponent off balance.
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HOLD: The position Is widely used for exercise and helps develop
your neck muscles. Also helps you to be shifty and alert, as any
slow movement or crossing of your feet may result In your being
thrown to the mat. Always learn to remember the cardinal rule of
wrestling,"Do not cross your feet or get off balance."
Double Leg Dive
HOLD: Make a quick movement forward and grasp your opponent behind
the knees. Keep your head to the outside. Pull his legs In to you
and press your shoulder Into his midriff.
HOLD: Drive the man over backv.’ards,
falling with him and keeping close.
BLOCK: Push on head and shoulder оT aggressor
and step backward and to the side.
BREAK: Push
on man’s head
and turn over.
COUNTER:
Front headlock
and bar arm.
Single Knee Drop,
Go B ehind______
HOLD: Drop to the I:nee, going close to your opponent, and
catch’his forward leg with your Inside hand.
HOLD: Pull him to you and
come up to position behind.
BLOCK: Push on head
and shoulders.
