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Collar and Elbow Tie-Ups

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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

  1. 2:00Tie positions
  2. 3:00Moving tie-ups
  3. 3:00Tie-up to snap-down
  4. 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.

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