Vienna Combat Academy

Another good medal for athlete , who won his division at the .grapplingseries last Saturday. Congratulations, champ!

New - was promoted to a well-deserved yellow belt in . First step done!

Essential skills for , Part 3: Wrestling

has produced more champions than any other combat sport. This becomes even more evident when considering all the variations of this ancient form of fighting, such as , , , or .

Usually, the better wrestler will dictate if, when, and how the fight goes to the ground. In some styles of wrestling, controlling the opponent after the takedown is necessary to score or win the match. This skill nearly translates to the control necessary to deliver effective .

A huge variety of techniques can be found in wrestling, depending on the style.

has great upper body takedowns that can be hit from the clinch. This is super useful when it comes to avoiding damage, as the opponents arms can be controlled. From the tire up, trips can also be used with great effect. has brilliant leg attacks that can seamlessly be integrated into striking.

Our wrestling style at the is , which comes with a wide array of submissions and has been refined through decades of exposure.