speed, endurance, technical skill and mental fortitude. On the other hand, injuries are commonplace, making wrestling one of the most difficult sports in the world. Still, there are distinct advantages to choos
Some moves are choreographed and athletes must follow a loose script in order to keep the show on track, but the majority of what you see is real action. Many people feel professional wrestling can trace its origins back to the carnival sideshows and music halls of the 19th century. Today...
and it’s also pretty clear what our favorite stories in the volume are, as well, so clearly we should once again return to our shared love of Henry Flint by talking about his placement in the Dredd artist pantheon. (I suspect this is going to get some people thinking we were too gene...
Picture a jab coming at you whenever the bag moves toward you and hop backward to evade it. Follow that up by throwing a jab at the bag as you bounce forward. It should be noted that jabs are about the only effective punches you can throw while your feet are in the air. The better...
Only 'traditional' wrestling moves are generally permitted, and you could face a disqualification for things like eye-gouging, hair-pulling and low blows. A disqualification also hands a victory to your opponent. The final way to win is if your opponent is 'counted out...
“Yes, doing what I’m doing could lead to my demise. I’m still wrestling with that” Many people think doctors and health-care workers are brave. The word rankles some of the graduates. “I don’t feel brave, I would say I feel scared if I had to desc...
Aside from themental toughnessit offers, wrestling moves can be used as entry points forsubmissions. Techniques likefront headlockand half-nelson are some of the most widely used wrestling techniques in BJJ. Today, we will talk about the half-nelson, a wrestling move that will surely level up...
What are some illegal moves in wrestling? Biting, hair pulling, and striking are prohibited. 5 How do judges score a boxing match? Points are awarded for clean, effective punches. 5 What is the "sweet science" in boxing? A term that refers to the strategic and technical aspects of boxing...
For great tag team wrestling, though, it takes four to fight. The Road Warriors’ Doomsday Device, The Hart Foundation’s Hart Attack and The Dudley Boyz’s 3D are some of the most impactful maneuvers used to finish off duos in WWE history. Yet some of the most innovative tandem moves ...
Some Superstars, like wrestling machine Cesaro, bristled at the notion that unattainable moves even exist. (“I can do every wrestling move I want to do, and if you don’t believe me, check out YouTube,” Cesaro barked.) Watch Cesaro show off moves against Sami Zayn on WWE Network ...