Video: How to Do a Collar-and-Elbow Hold | Wrestling Moves by Howcast. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
Collar and elbow ties control the opponent's head and arm from neutral and set up every attack.
3 key details
- Collar hand heavy on the neck.
- Inside control on the elbow.
- Move them with your feet.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Tie positions
- 3:00Moving tie-ups
- 3:00Tie-up to snap-down
- 2:00Stretch
Safety
Light pressure on the neck.
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.

