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EL61 m O D E R n RECREATIOn ІЯНшШ S E R I E S SPORTS flnflLYSIS GROUP CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT ВІЖПНАШ PARK, CHICAGO 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. * \ w л \ 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.