Video: The Essentials of a Wrestling Stance by Wrestling University - Takedowns for Jiu Jitsu. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
Good wrestling starts with a stance you can move in. This drill builds the base for shots, sprawls and hand-fighting.
3 key details
- Elbows in, hands in front, head up.
- Short steps; never cross your feet.
- Stay level: no bobbing up and down.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 1:00Stance hold
- 2:00Forward and back steps
- 2:00Circling left and right
- 3:00Level changes on the move
- 2:00Shot-sprawl intervals
Safety
Stop if your lower back aches; bend more at the knees.
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.
