USA Wrestling Core Curriculum
Folkstyle Level 1 Curriculum
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1. Neutral Position
a. Stance
i.
Staggered & square
b.
Motion
c. Penetration Step (inside & outside)
i.
Change your elevation before penetration
d.
Back Step
2. Neutral Position – Offense
a. Take Downs
i.
Double leg
ii.
Single leg
iii.
Snap & spin
iv. Back step offense
1.
Head & arm
2.
Arm spin
b. Set-ups / control ties
i.
Wrist tie
ii.
Head snap
iii.
Pop & go
3. Counter Offense
a.
Lines of defense
b.
Sprawl & spin
c.
Stuff head
d. Back step defense
i.
Head & arm defense
ii.
Arm spin defense
4. Referee’s Position
a.
Basic positioning / procedure
b.
Stand up
c.
Switch
5. Referee’s Top Position
a.
Basic positioning (riding)
b.
Pop & chop
c.
Ankle rides / Breakdowns
d.
Spiral ride / Breakdowns
e.
Returns to mat (Hip Dump)
f.
Half nelson
g.
Cradle