Become Fighter
Chain wrestling: Wrestling guide
Link shot, sprawl and re-shot so one failed attempt becomes the start of the next.
A single shot rarely works against someone who is expecting it. Wrestlers chain moves together: shoot, get sprawled on, circle out, hand fight, and shoot again from a new angle. Each move sets up the next one.
This is shadow wrestling. You rehearse the chains alone, in the air, at an easy pace, and stay on a soft surface throughout.
Key points
- Finish each move in a stance you can shoot or defend from.
- Think in pairs: a shot and its answer. Level change, sprawl. Hand fight, snap.
- Always move your feet after a sprawl, rather than lying on the floor.
- Change the level and the angle each time so no two shots look the same.
- Breathe, stay light, and keep every rep technical. Speed comes second.
Common mistakes and how to fix them
- Racing through the chain. Slow down. Every move should be complete before the next begins.
- Staying on the floor after a sprawl. Treat the sprawl as a step. Rise and circle every time.
- Shooting from the same spot. Change your angle with a step or pivot before you shoot again.
- Dropping your stance when tired. Take a rest. Sloppy reps teach bad habits.
The rest is in the app
The step-by-step breakdown, the timed drill with the coach calling the shots and the quiz are part of Become Fighter Pro, where this lesson sits in the Defence, getting up and chains module of Wrestling foundations.
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More from Defence, getting up and chains
- The sprawl: Wrestling guide
- Underhooks and ties: Wrestling guide
- Whizzer and snap-down: Wrestling guide
- Sit-out and stand-up: Wrestling guide
Combat sports training is hard on the body. Warm up, stay within your limits and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition. Practise in a clear space and stop if you feel pain or dizziness. Learn partner work only under a qualified coach.