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At ICWA we believe that wrestlers improve through intense drilling, constant reinforcement of basic movements, and the introduction of advanced techniques. When introducing new moves, we explain the move and situations where it would be utilized, demonstrate the move emphasizing key points, demonstrate the move at full speed, and then allow the athletes to begin practicing the movement. While practicing, we monitor the students to ensure their proficiency before moving on to situational wrestling that incorporates the move.
All practices will begin with drills that reinforce common movements, moving onto variations of the drills to expand the athlete's repertoire. Additionally, at ICWA we utilize multi-move drilling techniques. For example, rather than drilling a standing switch, at ICWA we have structured drills that would include standing from bottom position, switch, re-switch, partial pancake. Our approach increases not only the wrestler's knowledge of moves and counters, it reinforces their muscle memory when in competition allowing them to act and react faster than they might normally when it counts.
The ICWA approach to instruction also relies on our ability to coach alternate styles of wrestling, specifically freestyle and Greco-Roman. Freestyle and Greco are the primary foundations of wrestling, and the primary styles in national and international competition. Proficiency in these two styles goes a long way in the development of a wrestler. The emphasis on the neutral position in both styles transitions nicely into folkstyle, giving the freestyle wrestler an advantage in competition. Additionally, the time constraints in freestyle and Greco to gain exposure points force the wrestler to work harder in the par terre. Again, wrestlers use this experience in folkstyle season to dominate their opponents from the top position.
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