Attacking the Head

Typically, in our sport, we try to attack body parts that are at the most extreme leverage points like:

-top of the head

-ankles
-wrists

We attack these points because we encounter the least amount of resistance and we can generate the greatest amount of leverage. The closer we get to the center of an opponent’s body, the more resistance we encounter until we reach the point of complete control.

Wrestling from the neutral position offers the greatest number of opportunities to attack the head.

1) It is one of the most effective ways to get an opponent tired.

2) It is one of the most effective ways to pull an opponent out of position.

3) It is the most effective way to set-up takedowns.

There are three key techniques that should be considered when you attack the head.

1) A quick hard snap and attack is very effective on almost any leg shot.

2) Pulling and forcing the head is another great way to create an effective opening.

3) The third option would be to snap and control the head.

How do we continue to improve our technique for attacking the head?

-power(strength training)

-conditioning(specific strength training exercise's + increasing number of repetitions)
-precision technique(working on position, proper mechanics, timing and a lot of repetitious drilling)