Techniques and Resources

*Follow the links below to specific webpages and videos with techniques and tips to help make you a champion!

Wrestling Philosophy/Inspiration:

1.  Motivational Videos

2. Mental Preparation

3. Granby School Wrestling Techniques Playlist

4. John Smith Clinic 

5. Dan Gable Documentary

6. Interview with Cael Sanderson

7. Great Matches to Watch

8. Dan Gable's Essentials Video

9. Miscellaneous Videos

Standing: 

1. Form

2. Stance

3. Set-ups and Tie-Ups

4. Foot Drills 

   1. Chain Wrestling 

5. Head Control 

6. Ankle takedowns 

7. Single-legs

8. Double-legs

9. Fireman's Carry 

10. Throws

• 1. Ducks and Drags 

11. Defense

• 1. Bad Position Recovery 

12. Sprawling

13. Conditioning Drills 

Bottom: 

1. Form 

2. General Bottom Techniques

3. Standups 

4. Escapes 

5. Switches 

6. Rolls 

7. Grandby 

8. Hip Heists 

9. Defensive Techniques 

10. Countering Legs

11. Conditioning Drills 

Top: 

1. Form

2. Hip Control 

3. Rides

4. Running legs 

5. Cradles

6. Breakdowns 

7. Wrist control 

8. Tilts 

9. Conditioning Drills 

General Conditioning: 

1. Sprints 

2. Endurance 

3. Strength

4. Hills 

5. Circuit training 

6. Nutrition

7. General Conditioning 

Wrestling Specific Weight-training: 

1. General

2. Core 

3. Upper-body

4. Lower-body

5. Hips 

6. Lats 

7. Resources 

Coaching:  

1. Running Practices 

2. Coaching Philosophy 

Suggested Viewing: 

1.  Motivational Videos

2. The Streak (Coach Chilton owns if you want to borrow)

   1. Pinned (Coach Chilton owns if you want to borrow)

3. Vision Quest

Suggested Reading: 

1. The Ultimate Guide to Weight Training for Wrestling

2. Winning Wrestling Moves

Books Coach Chilton owns and you can borrow (just ask!): 

• 1. Wrestling For Beginners (The title is pretty self-explanatory...or if you want to improve your fundamentals) 

  2. Wrestling Tough (Perfect guide on how to develop mental toughness. The perfect book to take your skills to the next level!)

  3. Wrestling Drill Book This is an excellent practical book filled with drills and practice routines to make you a better prepared wrestler. 

Books available through the Kern County Libraries: 

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1. Four Days to Glory 

2. A Season on the Mat