Video: Hand Fighting Head Control - Cary Kolat Wrestling Moves by Cary Kolat. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
Hand-fighting wins the battle before the shot: clearing grips, controlling wrists, and creating angles. Shadow work builds clean, fast hands.
3 key details
- Hands stay in front of your body, elbows tight.
- Snap, clear, and circle: never stand still.
- Every clear should create an angle to shoot.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Stance and motion
- 2:00Wrist control and clears
- 2:00Snap down and circle out
- 3:00Hand-fight into level change
- 1:00Shoulder mobility
Safety
Keep shoulders relaxed; tension leads to strain over many reps.
Instructor disclaimer
Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.
