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Folkstyle Level 1 Folkstyle Level 2 Folkstyle Level 3 Olympic Styles Level 1 Freestyle Level 2 Greco-Roman Level 2 Drills, Activities & Games

Folkstyle Level 1

  1. Neutral Position
    1. Stance
      • Staggered & Square
    2. Motion
    3. Penetration Step (inside & outside)
      • Change your elevation before penetration
    4. Back Step
  2. Neutral Position Offense
    1. Take Downs
      • Double leg
      • Single leg
      • Snap & spin
      • Back step offense: Head & Arm
      • Back step offense: Arm Spin
    2. Set-ups / control ties
      • Wrist tie
      • Head snap
      • Pop & go
  3. Counter Offense
    1. Lines of defense
    2. Sprawl & spin
    3. Stuff head
    4. Back step defense
      • Head & arm defense
      • Arm Spin Defense
  4. Referee's Position
    1. Basic positioning / procedure
    2. Stand up
    3. Switch
  5. Referee's Top Position
    1. Basic positioning (riding)
    2. Pop & chop
    3. Ankle rides / Breakdowns
    4. Spiral ride / Breakdowns
    5. Returns to mat (Hip Dump)
    6. Half nelson
    7. Cradle

Folkstyle Level 1 Resources

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