Video: Fireman's Carry | Wrestling Moves by Iron Faith Wrestling. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
The fireman's carry drops under an opponent's arm, loads them across the shoulders and rolls them over.
3 key details
- Control the arm with an inside grip.
- Drop to a knee between their feet.
- Load and turn the corner.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Inside-arm grip
- 3:00Drop step to knee
- 3:00Load and roll pattern
- 2:00Knee and hip stretch
Safety
Only finish on mats with an experienced partner.
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.
