www.beyondthemat.net http://www.beyondthemat.net Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 en hourly 1 Dispelling the Myth of Wrestling: The Real and The Fake http://www.beyondthemat.net/2012/01/22/dispelling-the-myth-of-wrestling-the-real-and-the-fake/ http://www.beyondthemat.net/2012/01/22/dispelling-the-myth-of-wrestling-the-real-and-the-fake/#comments Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.beyondthemat.net/?p=56 Most kids today have grown up with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) or various incarnations thereof. They see the steroid-powered hulks burst out of their shirts, musclemen smashing each other over the head with chairs and so-called wrestling “divas” prancing about in skimpy outfits to the praise and screams of hot-blooded males in the audience. A lot of kids these days don’t know where wrestling truly began or understand the difference between the noble test of endurance that is true wrestling and the spectacular theatrics seen on direct tv.

Since the beginning of time, humanity has challenged one another in recreational feats of strength. Wrestling was one of the earliest Olympic sports and had none of the theatrics or star power that you see today. It was simply two men entering into a physical struggle where the truly better man would rise up and physically conquer his enemy. It was a test of strength and character where true champions were measured not just by their massive muscle mass and good looks but their skill and execution.

These days most people couldn’t tell you the difference between wrestling the sport and wrestling the television drama. Children and the uninitiated are becoming more and more confused between the illusion and glamor of televised wrestling and the true test of strength and courage.

]]> http://www.beyondthemat.net/2012/01/22/dispelling-the-myth-of-wrestling-the-real-and-the-fake/feed/ 0 Hitting a Switch and Why You Should Use it http://www.beyondthemat.net/2012/01/21/hitting-a-switch-and-why-you-should-use-it/ http://www.beyondthemat.net/2012/01/21/hitting-a-switch-and-why-you-should-use-it/#comments Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.beyondthemat.net/?p=63 Hitting a switch can be very beneficial for any wrestler. There will be times when they are unable to escape a hold that is in place by the opponent and must quickly think of a way to gain the upper hand. This should always be practiced until it is fully understood and can be performed safely. Below is a more in-depth example on how to make the switch:

There are a lot of periods with a break in the action when the wrestlers in question are on the ground. They typically start in the referee’s position, with one of the athletes in a dominant position. The bottom-positioned wrestler usually tries to escape by getting back into a neutral position, although sometimes he might try for a reverse position to gain dominance without actually escaping. This switch is a special technique that was created to allow the bottom wrestler to have a chance at scoring a reversal on the opponent.

This can be one of the most important things that any wrestling enthusiast ever learns. It can help them out a great deal on the mat and will likely keep them out of trouble at some point during the match. It is a useful technique to have in any athlete’s “trick bag.”

]]> http://www.beyondthemat.net/2012/01/21/hitting-a-switch-and-why-you-should-use-it/feed/ 0 Why the High Crotch is Still so Useful http://www.beyondthemat.net/2012/01/09/why-the-high-crotch-is-still-so-useful/ http://www.beyondthemat.net/2012/01/09/why-the-high-crotch-is-still-so-useful/#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.beyondthemat.net/&p=59 The high crotch is a highly effective wrestling move that no wrestler should enter an event without. Many get the impressions that the high crotch is an outdated move because of the implications of the name. Contrary to what you would think the high crotch actually calls for going for the inside of the opponents legs in an attempt at a successful takedown. The origins of the name are what you would think however, as the move did originally call for the wrestler to go for the inside of the legs and then pull up to the opponents crotch, but since then has been modified. The high crotch is a versatile move, because essentially in immobilizes your opponent and give you the opportunity to do a double leg – which can be an another incredibly effective method for taking down an opponent – or you can simply attempt to bring down you opponent from a single during the set up, which is not truly a high crotch, but can be useful in a sticky situation. When it comes to the list of outdated wrestling moves, you will not find the high crotch on the list, its effectiveness and usefulness keep it at the top of the list of moves that every wrestler should know.

]]> http://www.beyondthemat.net/2012/01/09/why-the-high-crotch-is-still-so-useful/feed/ 0 How to Shoot a Lower Outside Single Leg http://www.beyondthemat.net/2011/12/28/how-to-shoot-a-lower-outside-single-leg/ http://www.beyondthemat.net/2011/12/28/how-to-shoot-a-lower-outside-single-leg/#comments Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.beyondthemat.net/?p=62 Wrestling, the famous sport America loves to watch. Fans admire professional wrestlers such as John Cena, Booker T, and Hulk Hogan, to name a few. These state-of-the-art wrestlers are trained to dominate, crush, and destroy their opponents. These pro wrestlers work hard, day and night, training, perfecting their craft, career, and wrestling moves. From America’s point of view, the sport’s entertaining, amusing, and fun to watch. It’s a totally different story behind the scene. Below explains how to execute the Outside Single Leg Swing.

To execute the move correctly, first, place your arms inside your contender’s arms. Make sure your forearms are sealed tight against the lower section of his body, mainly the biceps. Motion your hands over his arms, then hold him tight and high on his triceps. Push close to his elbows, then push his arms up by using your forearms. Circle and pull your opponent, bring his legs forward. Make sure you grip your opponents legs while circling around him. This forces him to take more steps than normal, this enables you to take control of your opponent. Bring your opponents arms in towards your body, this should put you in a comfy position, enabling total control of your opponent.

]]> http://www.beyondthemat.net/2011/12/28/how-to-shoot-a-lower-outside-single-leg/feed/ 0 Weight Control and the Growing Teen http://www.beyondthemat.net/2011/08/20/weight-control-and-the-growing-teen/ http://www.beyondthemat.net/2011/08/20/weight-control-and-the-growing-teen/#comments Sat, 20 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.beyondthemat.net/&p=10 Controlling one’s weight can be a difficult task, especially for a growing teenager. The important thing to remember is that sometimes weight and genetics go hand-in-hand. That plainly means that some weight issues are inherited, but it does not mean that weight cannot be controlled. One of the biggest problems in America, and the world, is obesity. Weight control, therefore, has a big impact on an individual and a society. Weight control can be managed with a proper diet and an exercise regimen that is designed to maintain or lose weight, if necessary. Wrestling is one sport that has taken a lot of criticism for making the athletes maintain a proper weight in order to participate in matches. This means that some wrestlers will have to gain weight and others are going to have to lose weight. If done properly by the professionals in charge, weight control can be managed without any problems. The wrestlers must be constantly monitored by everyone that is involved in the program. Fatigue will become an issue when the athlete is not getting the calories that he/she is normally getting. Weight control is possible for the growing teen if a good plan is in place.

]]> http://www.beyondthemat.net/2011/08/20/weight-control-and-the-growing-teen/feed/ 0 Physical Fitness: How Often Should Wrestlers be Lifting Weights http://www.beyondthemat.net/2011/08/18/physical-fitness-how-often-should-wrestlers-be-lifting-weights/ http://www.beyondthemat.net/2011/08/18/physical-fitness-how-often-should-wrestlers-be-lifting-weights/#comments Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.beyondthemat.net/&p=9 For high school wrestlers, preparing for their matches, or trying to get a college scholarship, making sure to lift weights, work out everyday, and take care of their body and diet, are essential to ensure they will get the optimal results they are looking for. If you are looking to bulk up, lifting on a daily basis is something that is required. But, for high school wrestlers, while the body is still developing, coaches may want to consider lifting only 3 to 5 days a week. This will help avoid the risks of growth stunts, and still allow the body to fully grow, to its max potential.This/tag helps explain it more.

But, for college and pros, once the body is fully formed and grown, lifting weight on a daily basis is something which must be done, in order to keep on top of the competition, and in order to keep the body strong enough to properly compete in their weight class. Making sure to add a proper weight lifting regime into your wrestling work outs, is going to ensure that wrestlers are strong enough, quick enough, and agile enough to properly fight and move around the ring, when they are in the middle of a match.

]]> http://www.beyondthemat.net/2011/08/18/physical-fitness-how-often-should-wrestlers-be-lifting-weights/feed/ 0 The Best Angle For Filming High School Wrestling http://www.beyondthemat.net/2011/08/14/the-best-angle-for-filming-high-school-wrestling/ http://www.beyondthemat.net/2011/08/14/the-best-angle-for-filming-high-school-wrestling/#comments Sun, 14 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.beyondthemat.net/&p=8 Filming a wrestling match can be quite a challenge. Since the wrestlers are moving around so quickly it can be hard to get the right angles to show the moves they are doing, while also staying out of their way. If you are trying to film a high school wrestling match you need to make sure that you have a camera with good zooming ability. You also need to make sure that you can move around the area some so that you can catch the moves from different angles.

One of the best angle to film a high school wrestling match is from above. If you happen to be in a gym with high bleachers, get as far up as you can and zoom down onto the match. This will allow you to catch most of the action from an angle where you will be able to catch the moves well.

If you are able to get down on the floor where the match is going on, you can film the match close up and be able to move around the wrestlers to alternate your views. Just make sure you are safe if you are able to get close up because they toss each other around a lot.

]]> http://www.beyondthemat.net/2011/08/14/the-best-angle-for-filming-high-school-wrestling/feed/ 0 How to Assist Your Athlete in Getting D1 Scholarships http://www.beyondthemat.net/2011/08/12/how-to-assist-your-athlete-in-getting-d1-scholarships/ http://www.beyondthemat.net/2011/08/12/how-to-assist-your-athlete-in-getting-d1-scholarships/#comments Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.beyondthemat.net/&p=7 Getting a wrestling scholarship to a D1 schools is difficult. There aren’t as many opportunities in wrestling as there are in other sports. But there are opportunities out there so to help your athlete get that scholarship that he’s looking for, here are a few tips.

The three biggest things that are needed for an athletic scholarship are athletic talent, academic achievement, and exposure to college coaches.

A major advantage in getting a wrestling scholarship is that have a good record as a junior. Coaches want to see his record and how he performed in big tournaments. Also a lot of schools hold recruiting days or “Junior Days” so you want to have him attend as many of these as possible.

Make sure your athlete maintains the highest grade point average that he can. When it does come time to pick a school, you want to make sure he picks a school that fits his educational needs as much as his physical needs.

Lastly, advise your athlete to reach out to the schools himself. He should send out videos to the schools that he is interested in. He should also send out personal letters to the coaches of those schools. Your athlete only needs one school to like what they see so be persistent, and hopefully that scholarship will come.

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