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An offensive action of a three time Olympic champion
A. Medwed (BLR)

 
Take down by hip hold under the arm
 
Pushing right the opponent's head with his hand the offensive wrestler rapidly moves forward and grasps his opponent's left hip (pictures 1 and 2). The opponent takes a defensive position by thrusting his left leg backwards (picture 3). The offensive wrestler quickly slips his right hand under the opponent's right arm and grasps his hip (pi ctures 4 and 5). Continuing pushing action with his head and body pushing the opponent to the right bringing him to the ground (pictures 6, 7 and 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)

 

 

An offensive action of the world champion M. Arazilow (RUS)
 
A take-down by a backward overturn with a single leg lock and head press against the opponent's body
 
From contact with the opponent the offensive wrestler, swiftly thrusts his right leg forward, bends down, simultaneously locking the opponent's left hip (pictures 1 and 2); then, lifting his leg (picture 3) the offensive wrestler, by quick action of his hands and by pressing his head against the opponent's body, moves forward pulling the opponent down by his left leg (pictures 4, 5 and 6). Bringing the opponent into a danger position the offensive wrestler hooks his knee with his left leg and with his shoulder-blades he presses him to the mat (pictures 7 and 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)
An offensive action of the world champion Y. Takada (JPN)
 
A turn-over using a backward throw with a head lock from above and a single leg lock
 
From a medium standing stance the offensive wrestler's head locks over the opponent's head and shoulder (pictures 1, 2 and 3). Then, after bending him over and turning to the left (pictures 4 and 5) the offensive wrestler continues the action by unlocking the opponent's shoulder and ducking his head under the opponent's body. Maintaining the head lock with his right arm the offensive wrestler locks the opponent's left knee from inside (pictures 6 and 7), turning him over onto his back, with his shoulders pressing the opponent to the mat (picture 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)
An offensive action of the Olympic champion R. Dmitrijew (RUS)
 
Turn-over by backward throw with an inside single leg lock
 
From a standing tie-up stance the offensive wrestler locks his opponent's right arm (picture 1, 2 and 3). Upon securing that lock the offensive wrestler moves quickly towards the opponent and locks his opposite right leg from inside to a single leg lock (picture 4). Thrown off balance the opponent shifts his weight to his supporting left leg (picture 5). Then, the offensive wrestler releases the opponent's right leg and continues leg wrestling (picture 6). Holding the opponent in that position the offensive wrestler uses his right hand for locking the opponent's left leg (picture 7), then swiftly turns him over bringing him to a danger position (picture 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)
An offensive action of the world champion
A. Beloglasow (UKR)

 
A backward throw by a single leg lock with head pressed against the opponent's hip
 
Jerking the opponent's right hand and arm the offensive wrestler forces him to defend himself by taking the starting position (pictures 1 and 2). Immediately, the offensive wrestler, by thrusting his right leg forward, quickly locks the opponent's right knee (pictures 3 and 4). Holding the leg he presses his right hand against the opponent's hip (picture 5). Continuing his action forward and down, by pushing the opponent's body with his own shoulder and body, the offensive wrestler brings his opponent to a danger position and continues to hold him in that position (pictures 6, 7 and 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)
An offensive action of the world Champion P. Pinegin (UKR)
 
A take down with an outside upper arm lock and a knee lock
 
Placing his head on the opponent's shoulder and holding his shoulder and upper arm the offensive wrestler locks the opponent's left arm (pictures 1, 2 and 3). Then, quickly pulling his opponent by the locked arm the offensive wrestler forces him to step forward with his right foot (picture 4). The offensive wrestler reacts quickly. Bending over and thrusting his left leg forward he locks the knee of the opponent's extended right leg (picture 5). Continuing to hold the opponent's shoulder and knee and making a fast move forward the offensive wrestler simultaneously starts pulling the opponent's knee and brings him forward and down into a danger position (picture 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)
An offensive action of a three time Olympic Champion
A. Medwed (BLR)

 
Take-down by head lock from above and right knee lock
 
Gripping his opponent's neck the offensive wrestler locks his shoulder from underneath and bending over also locks his head from above (pictures 1, 2 and 3). After having performed the head lock from above the offensive wrestler shifts his center of gravity to his right leg (picture 4) and continuing action backwards to the left makes his opponent extend his left leg (picture 5). At the same time the offensive wrestler drops down to his knee, still holding the opponent's head from above and along the way locking his extended leg (picture 6). Continuing the action to the front and left the offensive wrestler brings his opponent into a danger position by throwing him to the mat (picture 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)
An offensive action of the world champion

W. Jordanow (BUL)
 
Forward bending throw: crotch and shoulder hold with a push up
 
Clasping his hands around the opponent's neck and pulling him down the offensive wrestler steps backwards (pictures 1, 2 and 3). When the opponent attempts to take his original position the offensive wrestler thrusts his right leg forward and pushing up locks the opponent's right hip and shoulder (picture 4). He then forcibly straightens up lifting his opponent. His body and legs are in a horizontal position (pictures 5 and 6), in order to prevent the opponent from performing any lock with his legs, Next, he quickly comes down on his right knee and driving forward with his shoulders throws the opponent to the mat (pictures 7 and 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)

An offensive action of the Olympic champion

D. Schultz (USA)
 
A throw by a backward throw with both legs locked
 
From a tie up standing position the offensive wrestler first places his right hand on the opponent's shoulder (pictures 1 and 2) and then, thrusting his left leg forward, towards the opponent, and bending forward, the offensive wrestler locks the opponent's right leg (picture 3). As the opponent attempts to take a defensive position the offensive wrestler immediately grasps his body from above (picture 4), locks his both legs and lifts him up by the legs (picture 5) bringing him down into a danger position (pictures 6, 7 and 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)

An offensive action of the Olympic champion

A. Ayik (TUR)
 
A take down by using a left leg hold and left knee trip
 
The offensive action starts with a vigorous hold on the opponent's left arm and neck (pictures 1, 2 and 3). The moment the opponent attempts to return to his original position the offensive wrestler swiftly thrusts his right leg between the opponent's legs. After left elbow push-up he grips the opponent's right hip (pictures 4 and 5). Upon performing the hip hold the offensive wrestler forcibly lifts the opponent from the mat carrying out the left knee trip at the same time (pictures 6 and 7). When the opponent falls to the mat the offensive wrestler maintains the top ground position (picture 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)

An offensive action of the world champion

R. Aschuralijew (RUS)
 
Combination: a twisting throw (flying mare), to a forward bending throw and crotch hold, to a body lock and internal leg
 
When the opponent places his right hand on the offensive wrestler's shoulder (the offensive wrestler) fakes a hold around and over his opponent's arm with right hand (pictures 1 and 2). As the opponent takes the defensive position the offensive wrestler twists around his opponent's left arm and continues coming down (pictures 3 and 4). Turning so as to face the opponent's chest the offensive wrestler releases his opponent's arm (picture 5) and locks his left hip. Standing up and still holding the opponent's hip the offensive wrestler then grasps the opponent's body with his left arm and then locks this opponent's leg from inside (picture 6). Then, bending forward, the offensive wrestler brings his opponent into a danger position (pictures 7 and 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)

An offensive action of the Olympic champion

B. Peterson (USA)
 
A throw with an ankle trip and with a leg and upper arm lock
 
From a left medium tie up stance the offensive wrestler drags down on the opponent's arm, locking his left leg (pictures 1, 2 and 3). Straightening up the offensive wrestler forcibly lifts the opponent's leg (picture 4) and with his other hand grasps the opponent's upper right arm (picture 6). Then, moving in close to the opponent the offensive wrestler performs an ankle trip and throws the opponent down to the left, bringing him down to his back (pictures 7 and 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)

An offensive action of the Olympic champion

P. Pinegin (UKR)
 
A forward bending throw with upper arm, hip hold and leg push-up
 
The offensive wrestler begins his attack by dragging the opponent's left arm (pictures 1 and 2). Then he quickly bends forward locking his opponent's left leg and pushing it sideways and up (pictures 3 and 4). Having lifted his opponent's leg high enough the offensive wrestler bends over and continues pushing his opponent's leg up form underneath (picture 5). Continuing the action with his left arm the offensive wrestler locks the opponent's right hip and with his right arm the opponent's body (picture 6). Upon performing a tight waist and body lock the offensive wrestler throws his opponent to the left bringing him down to his back (pictures 7 and 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)

An offensive action of the Olympic champion

K. Monday (USA)
 
A forward bending throw with a crotch hold and upper arm hold
 
Pulling the opponent's neck and upper arm down the offensive wrestler quickly ducks his head under the opponent's arm (pictures 1, 2 and 3). Holding the opponent's upper left arm the offensive wrestler, with is left hand locks the opponent's right hip from the outside, at the same time placing his right foot behind his opponent's left leg (pictures 4 and 5). Continuing the action by lifting the opponent the offensive wrestler quickly throws his opponent down to the right, thus bringing him into a danger position (pictures 6, 7 and 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)

An offensive action of the two time Olympic champion
A. Fadzajew (RUS)

 
A forward leg trip holding the arm and leg on the same side
 
The offensive wrestler initiates his action when the opponent attempts to place his hand on his (the offensive wrestler's) shoulder (pictures 1 and 2). The offensive wrestler executes an internal forearm and upper arm pulling his opponent thus making him step forward with his right foot (picture 4). Doing that the offensive wrestler forcibly bends over, pressing his head against the opponent's chest (pictures 5 and 6). Then, with his right arm the offensive wrestler locks his opponent's right hip and executes an external right leg trip driving the opponent backwards and down, bringing him into a danger position and maintaining this position by pressing him to the mat with his shoulders (pictures 7 and 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)
An offensive action of the Olympic champion

I. Mate (UKR)
 
A Fireman's carry
 
Holding the opponent's upper arm with an overhook, with one arm, and with the other holding his opponent's wrist, the offensive wrestler quickly performs an internal lock of the opponent's right leg with his leg (pictures 1, 2 and 3). Actually, this is a fake hold. Then, quickly changing the direction of his action the offensive wrestler drops down onto his right hip (pictures 4 and 5). Holding the opponent's upper arm he locks his opponent's left hip (performs a crotch hold) with his left hand (picture 6). Then, bending forward, the offensive wrestler throws his opponent and brings him in a danger position (pictures 7 and 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)

An offensive action of the two time Olympic champion

L. Tediaschwili (GEO)
 
A shoulder throw using an upper arm lock and an external leg trip
 
The offensive wrestler initiates his action when the opponent attempts to place his hand on his (the offensive wrestler's) upper arm. He reacts by locking the opponent's right forearm and by pulling him down. The opponent reacts by placing his left hand on the offensive wrestler's shoulder (pictures 1, 2 and 3). Upon that the offensive wrestler quickly locks the opponent's forearm with his right hand and with his left hand he locks the opponent's upper arm while grappling the opponent's leg on the same side from the outside with his left leg (picture 4). Upon performing that hold (leg grappling) the offensive wrestler bends backwards and starts coming down to the right. Tightly holding the opponent's left arm (picture 5) the offensive wrestler executes the external leg grappling at the knee and, continuing his action forward to the right he brings his opponent into a danger position (pictures 6, 7 and 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)

An offensive action of the two time Olympic champion
I. Jarygin (RUS)

 
A front leg trip with an upper arm and hand hold
 
Holding the opponent's upper left arm with one hand and his wrist with the other (pictures 1 and 2) the offensive wrestler steps back with his right leg and with his right arm drags the opponent around (pictures 3 and 4). When, due to the drag the opponent steps forward with his left foot, the offensive wrestler, quickly turning to his left, places his right foot in front of the opponent's legs. Making a quick move (spring) the offensive wrestler changes the direction of his action; holding the opponent with both arms he pulls him down turning him over with the leg throw and putting him down to his back (pictures 5, 6, 7 and 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)
An offensive action of the two time Olympic champion
S. Andijew (RUS)

 
Shoulder throw
 
The offensive wrestler locks the opponent's neck and firmly bends him over (pictures 1 and 2). As soon as the opponent leans forward the offensive wrestler overhooks his upper right arm from the outside and executes an inside tie up on his upper left arm. Following this action he takes a wide stride and places his leg behind the opponent's (pictures 3, 4 and 5). Performing the latter action the offensive wrestler vigorously throws himself to the right with support on his left leg, pulls the opponent's arm down, between his legs, and throws him down to his back (pictures 6, 7 and 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)
An offensive action of the world champion

J. Schachmuradow (RUS)
 
A Fireman's carry
 
Pulling both the opponent's wrists the offensive wrestler fakes an arm lock (pictures 1 and 2). The opponent reacts by opening his arms, thus enabling the offensive wrestler to grasp his arm and leg on the same side (pictures 3 and 4). Tightly holding the opponent's left arm and leg the offensive wrestler places his left knee between the opponent's legs (picture 5). Upon executing this hold the offensive wrestler quickly lifts his opponent from the mat and with a fireman's carry brings him in a danger position (pictures 6, 7 and 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)

An offensive action of the Olympic champion
A. Beloglasow (UKR)

 
Take down by a left knee hold
 
By pushing the opponent's head shoulders down to the left the offensive wrestler prevents his opponent from shifting his center of gravity to his left leg (pictures 1, 2 and 3). As soon as the opponent returns to his initial position the offensive wrestler swiftly thrusts his left leg forward grasping his opponent's knee (pictures 4 and 5). Holding the opponent's knee the offensive wrestler continues action, locks his opponent's right leg and brings him down to the mat (pictures 6, 7 and 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)
An offensive action of the Olympic champion

S. Absaidow (RUS)
 
A fireman's carry with upper arm lock
 
The opponent attempts to place his hand on the offensive wrestler's shoulder, who, by quickly moving to the right, throws him off balance (pictures 1, 2 and 3). Reacting to this action the opponent attempts to take the original position and, quickly turning away from the offensive wrestler, he locks the offensive wrestler's shoulder with his right hand. Holding the opponent's forearm with his left hand the offensive wrestler slips his right arm under the opponent's right arm (pictures 4 and 5), then quickly turns coming down on his right knee, bringing his opponent into a danger position (pictures 6, 7 and 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)

An offensive action of the Olympic champion
S. Abdulbekow (RUS)

 
Hip throw with an arm and neck lock
 
The opponent attempts to place his hand on the offensive wrestler's shoulder, who reacts by grasping his wrist and locking his left upper arm, pressing it against his (the offensive wrestler's) shoulder (picture 1, 2 and 3). Upon performing this hold the offensive wrestler makes a pause in view of inducing the opponent to lock his left upper arm (picture 4). Upon that the offensive wrestler quickly turns his back against the opponent and locks around his neck and arm. The offensive wrestler continues to come down to the left, with a hip throw bringing his opponent into a danger position (pictures 7 and 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)
An offensive action of the Olympic champion

W. Jumin (RUS)
 
A backward bending throw with an upper arm hold and leg grappling
 
Underhooking the opponent under the arm (picture 1, 2 and 3) the offensive wrestler leans backward, pulling the opponent with his right arm, thus forcing him to step forward (picture 4) shifting his body weight to his left leg. Reacting to that (picture 5) the offensive wrestler hooks the opponent's left knee with his right leg (picture 6). Leaning backward to the right the offensive wrestler brings his opponent into a danger position on the mat and holds him on his back (pictures 7 and 8).

An offensive action of the world champion

A. Aliew (RUS)
 
A sweep throw with an upper arm and outside leg hold
 
In neutral standing stance with vigorous contact, and pulling the opponent forward, the offensive wrestler makes him bend over (pictures 1 and 2). When the opponent attempts to take the original position the offensive wrestler reacts by quickly stepping forward with his left foot, pushes the opponent's upper arm up and locks his left hip (pictures 3 and 4. Upon securing a crotch hold and a left upper arm hold the offensive wrestler quickly places his right leg behind the opponent's (picture 5). Continuing his action forward and to the right the offensive wrestler brings his opponent into a danger position (pictures 6, 7 and 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)

An offensive action of the two time Olympic champion
S. Beloglasow (UKR)

 
A backward bending throw with a grapevine and an arm and body lock
 
From a medium standing stance the offensive wrestler first grasps the opponent's wrist and arm, from above, and then locks his right upper arm (pictures 1, 2 and 3). He then quickly moves towards his opponent and underhooks his other arm from underneath (picture 4) and from a very close position grapevines with his left leg (picture 5). From that position, forcibly throwing backwards and lifting up the grapevined leg, the offensive wrestler throws his opponent to the left, thus bringing and holding him an a danger position (pictures 6, 7 and 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)
An offensive action of the two time Olympic champion
J. Smith (USA)

 
A throw with an elbow push-up and a shoulder and leg lock
 
Forcibly dragging the opponent the offensive wrestler locks his shoulder and controls his head, continuing to force him down (pictures 1, 2 and 3). As soon as the opponent retakes his original position the offensive wrestler quickly draws closer and ducks his head under the opponent's arm (pictures 4 and 5). Upon locking the opponent's upper arm and right hip the offensive wrestler vigorously throws backward, bringing his opponent into a danger position and maintains him in that position by pressing him against the mat with his shoulders (pictures 6, 7 and 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)
An offensive action of the world champion

A. Ibragimow (AZE)
 
A forward bending throw with an upper arm and body lock with left leg grappling
 
The offensive action starts with a tactical preparation consisting of an around and overtake-down with the left hand. Upon performing and arm drag the offensive wrestler quickly thrusts his leg between the opponent's legs (pictures 1, 2 and 3). Then, with his right hand holding the opponent's left hip and with his left hand holding his upper arm and vigorously moving his right hand upwards, the offensive wrestler lifts his opponent from the mat by holding his left hip (pictures 4 and 5). Falling to the mat the opponent opens his legs and, in defense, plants his right leg on the mat. Taking advantage of this position the offensive wrestler quickly vines the farther leg continuing movement forward and left, thus bringing his opponent into a danger position (pictures 6, 7 and 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)

An offensive action of the Olympic champion

W. Wells (USA)
 
A twisting throw with head control and an opposite leg hold
 
Quickly thrusting his left leg forward the offensive wrestler slips his left hand under the opponent's right arm (pictures 1 and 2). Controlling the opponent's head from above and dragging him down the offensive wrestler makes him open his legs. He then drags him forward and to the right trying to bring his left leg as close as possible to the opponent's head (pictures 3 and 4). Grasping the opponent's foot from the inside and still controlling his head from an above lock (picture 5 and 6) the offensive wrestler forcibly lifts the opponent's locked leg from the mat (picture 7), and, coming down, brings him into a danger position (picture 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)

An offensive action of the Olympic champion
S. Oganesjan (RUS)

 
A backward bending throw with arm control and a body lock
 
From a correct stance the offensive wrestler drags his opponent's arm (pictures 1 and 2). Then, still holding his arm, the offensive wrestler moves behind the opponent and locks his body (pictures 3 and 4). Still holding the body lock from behind the offensive wrestler quickly places his right leg in front of the opponent's leg on the same side. The offensive wrestler lifts his opponent from the mat. Vigorously moving backwards he then performs a backward bending throw (soupless), thus bringing his opponent to the mat (pictures 5, 6, 7 and 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)
An offensive action of the Olympic champion

A. Beloglasow (UKR)
 
A sweep throw with arm and body lock and leg grappling
 
It is easy for the offensive wrestler to perform this hold when the opponent attempts to place his hand on the offensive wrestler's shoulder (pictures 1 and 2). Immediately reacting to this action, by placing his arm over the opponent's arm the offensive wrestler (picture 3) locks his opponent's right arm and forces him to step forward (picture 4). Persuing this action the offensive wrestler quickly underhooks his opponent's left arm and body. Stepping forward with his left leg, from the outside, the offensive wrestler hooks his opponent's left leg (picture 5). Continuing the action the offensive wrestler comes down front and left, throwing his opponent to the mat and bringing him into a danger position (pictures 6, 7 and 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)

An offensive action by a three time Olympic champion

A. Medwed (BLR)
 
Take down by leg lock
 
Pushing the opponent's head with his right hand the offensive wrestler prevents him from shifting his body to the right (pictures 1 and 2). As soon as the opponent takes his initial position the offensive wrestler swiftly bends down and grips his opponent's left hip (pictures 3 and 4). Tightly pressing his head against the opponent's body and continuing action the offensive wrestler, by vigorous movement of his head and body, pushes the opponent to the left and downward onto the mat (pictures 5, 6, 7 and 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)

An offensive action of the world champion

R. Aschuralijew (RUS)
 
A twisting throw (flying mare) with a lock on the same arm and hip
 
From a medium wrestling stance the offensive wrestler pushes his opponent's head to the left, throwing him off balance (pictures 1 and 2). Upon the opponent's return to his original position (picture 3) holding his wrist and upper left arm, the offensive wrestler starts turning under his opponent's left arm (picture 4). He drags the opponent and starts turning him under and at the appropriate moment locks the opponent's right hip from the inside (picture 5). Then, coming down and disengaging from his opponent's grip, the offensive wrestler, by hip throw, brings him to the mat and holds him in a danger position (pictures 6, 7 and 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)

A counter-attack by the world champion

J. Schachmuradow (RUS)
 
A counter-attack: backward spin and double leg lock
 
The offensive wrestler grasps his opponent's left arm and shoulder (pictures 1 and 2). In counter-attacking the defensive wrestler places his right hand against the offensive wrestler's head (pictures 3 and 4) and then, quickly pulling back that same hand he turns 180°, thus freeing his left arm (pictures 5 and 6). The wrestler who is counter-attacking goes to his knees and grasps both of his opponent's legs (picture 7), forcibly thrusting his head and body to the right and throwing his opponent to the mat (picture 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)

A counter-attack by the world champion

J. Schachmuradow (RUS)
 
A counter-attack: a switching take-down using a leg lock from under the arm
 
The offensive wrestler distracts his opponent's attention by pushing his head and then quickly locking his opponent's right leg (pictures 1, 2 and 3). Immediately as the offensive wrestler performs the leg lock the defensive wrestler counter-attacks by pushing him to the right and, dropping to his knees, locks his thigh from the inside from under his opponent's arm (pictures 4 and 5). Immediately following this action the defensive wrestler quickly extends forward his left leg and presses with his elbow against the offensive wrestler's arm (picture 6). Continuing his action to the right he locks the offensive wrestler's body with his left hand taking him down with his face against the mat and holding him in that position (pictures 7 and 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)

A counter-attack by the two time Olympic champion

S. Beloglasow (UKR)
 
A counter-attack: throwing backwards with a body lock and a left hand hold
 
From an open stance the offensive wrestler overhooks his opponent's upper left arm (pictures 1, 2 and 3), in close contact grapevining with his right leg (picture 4). Before initiating the counter-attack the defensive wrestler takes a defensive position by leaning forward, leaving his right leg extended backwards (picture 5). The defensive wrestler then extends his right arm, locking his opponent's leg by holding his left thigh (picture 6). Continuing to come down and forward the defensive wrestler throws his opponent to the mat in a danger position and holds him in that position (pictures 7 and 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)

A counter-attack by the two time Olympic champion
S. Beloglasow (UKR)

 
A counter-attack: a turn-over with a waist and shoulder hold from above
 
As soon as the offensive wrestler locks both of the defensive wrestler's legs (pictures 1 and 2) the defensive wrestler quickly thrusts his legs backwards and simultaneously locks his opponent's body from above (pictures 3 and 4), tightly pressing the opponent's head against his own chest. After having locked his opponent's upper body near his head, the wrestler in counter-attack quickly moves both his arms to the left, turning his opponent onto his right hip (picture 5), continuing the action with his arms and legs to the left. Without loosening relaxing his hold the wrestler in counter-attack places his right leg over his opponent's body holding his shoulder against the mat in a danger position (pictures 6, 7 and 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)
A counter-attack by the world champion

S. Trstena (MKD)
 
A counter-attack: turning the opponent with a bridge hip lock and a head lock
 
When the offensive wrestler attempts to lock the right leg of the defensive wrestler the defensive wrestler extends his leg backwards and with his right hand grasps the opponent's right leg and hip (pictures 1, 2 and 3). The countering wrestler tightly presses the opponent against his own chest, turns him over with a backward bridge and quickly turns the opponent over (pictures 4, 5, 6 and 7). Finally, by quickly moving his leg to the left and stepping over the opponent's head the countering wrestler turns onto his chest throwing the opponent to his back and holding him on the mat in that position (picture 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)

A counter-attack by the world champion

H. Reich (GER)
 
A counter-attack: throwing the opponent by turning him with an arm and neck lock
 
From a medium stance the countering wrestler allows his opponent to attempt an outside double leg and head take down (pictures 1, 2 and 3). To prevent the opponent from executing the double leg take down the countering wrestler locks the opponent's arm, neck and head (picture 4). The countering wrestler executes a quick movement forward attempting to throw his opponent down with his face against the mat (picture 5). As the opponent tries to return to the previous position the countering wrestler quickly throws himself backwards and to the left, turning his opponent, thus placing and holding him in a danger position (pictures 6, 7 and 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)

A counter-attack by the Olympic champion

M. Atalay (TUR)
 
A counter-attack: a throw back with a body lock and lift from above
 
The technical action of the countering wrestler takes place after his opponent's attack resulting in a single leg hold with and inside head position (pictures 1 and 2). Then, the countering wrestler locks around his opponent's body close to the shoulders, pressing the opponent's back against his own chest (pictures 3 and 4). After having performed this hold the countering wrestler throws backward lifting his opponent off the mat (picture 5). During the execution of that action (lifting off the mat) the countering wrestler, without releasing the hold, changes the direction of his attack and leans one hand against the mat (picture 6) turning the opponent, thus placing him in a danger position and continuing to hold him in that position with leg grappling (picture 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)

A counter-attack by the two time champion

S. Beloglasow (UKR)
 
A counter-attack: a backward bending throw with a front waist lock
 
One of the wrestlers initiates an offensive action when he places his left hand on his opponent's shoulder (picture 1). The opponent reacts. In order to prevent this action the defensive wrestler locks his opponent's left forearm and shoulder (pictures 2 and 3). Continuing the action the defensive wrestler quickly gets in close to his opponent and with his right leg grapevines the opponent's leg, becoming the offensive wrestler (picture 4). As soon as the offensive wrestler executes this action which will lead to a backward throw with a grapevine, the defensive wrestler initiates a counter-attack by quickly clasping his hands around the offensive wrestler's body executing a front body lock (picture 5). At the same time the countering wrestler lifts his grapevined leg from the mat, with a forceful back throw turns left (picture 7), with his shoulders throwing his opponent to the mat (picture 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)

An offensive action of the two time Olympic champion
M. Chadarzew (RUS)

 
Combination: a take down with support on the opponent's hip and turn-over with a cross hold of the knees
 
The offensive wrestler initiates his action by pulling down on his opponent's neck (pictures 1 and 2). As soon as the opponent starts straightening up the offensive wrestler grasps his left leg (picture 3) and with his right arm stretched backwards presses against his opponent's hip (picture 4). Pressing the opponent's right hip with his right hand and pushing into his left side the offensive wrestler starts turning him (picture 5). As soon as he succeeds in getting behind his opponent the offensive wrestler grasps his knees and forcibly pulls them towards his own body (picture 6). Cross holding his opponent's ankles the offensive wrestler with his right hand presses against the opponent's body. Then, standing up on both legs he turns the opponent and holds him an a danger position (pictures 7 and 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)
An offensive action of the Olympic champion
S. Abdulbekow (RUS)

 
Take-down by leg lock and overthrow
 
Reacting to the opponent's extended hand the offensive wrestler starts the action by pushing the opponent's head with his left hand (pictures 1 and 2). As soon as the opponent retakes his initial position the offensive wrestler, forcibly thrusting his pushing leg , forward locks his right leg (pictures 3 and 4) . Alter that he locks the opponent's hip and forcibly lifts him to the level of his own shoulders (pictures 5 and 6). After having lifted his opponent to this level the offensive wrestler forcibly drops him to the mat and controls him on the mat (pictures 7 and 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)
An offensive action of the Olympic champion
M. Abuschew (RUS)

 
Combination: a take down with a hip lock and an external head lock; twisting the opponent with a shoulder and right hip lock
 
The offensive wrestler initiates his action from the tie-up position. By slightly raising his shoulder he sets up favorable conditions for an offensive attack on his opponent's right leg and hip (pictures 1, 2 and 3). The opponent reacts by attempting to lock the offensive wrestler's hip (picture 4). The offensive wrestler takes a protective position by posting his left hand on the mat (picture 5). Taking advantage of any error his opponent may commit the offensive wrestler reacts by backlocking the opponent's shoulder (picture 6). He then quickly rolls under the opponent pulling him over (picture 7). Still holding the opponent's hips and arm the offensive wrestler turns his opponent and places him in a danger position (picture 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)
An offensive action of the three time Olympic champion
A. Medwed (BLR)

 
A turn-over with a reverse lock
 
By locking his opponent's far ankle and near forearm from inside the offensive wrestler, moving forward and down, attempts to break him down to his belly (pictures 1, 2 and 3). Still holding the opponent's arm and ankle the offensive wrestler presses his opponent's shoulder with his body weight , thus preventing him from getting back to his knees (picture 4). After vigorously locking his opponent's arm the offensive wrestler slowly pulls it upwards, still holding him on his belly on the mat. Continuing the action by locking and forcing the opponent's arm upwards and to the right the offensive wrestler, with a quick movement of his left arm, also locks his opponent's shoulder from inside (pictures 5 and 6). After that, slowly with an arm lock, the offensive wrestler throws his opponent into a danger position (pictures 7 and 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)
An offensive action of the Olympic champion

D. Gable (USA)
 
A turn-over by twisting the opponent with an arm and ankle lock
 
In referee's position, behind his opponent, the offensive wrestler places his right hand on the opponent's near shoulder and with his left arm tight waists the opponent's body (picture 1). Continuing the action, with his left arm around the body the offensive wrestler pushes the opponent's shoulder forward to the right (picture 2). After executing this basic action the offensive wrestler locks the opponent's left arm with his right hand (picture 3) and then with his shoulder. Upon performing these holds the offensive wrestler locks his opponent's left ankle (pictures 4 and 5) and then, quickly pulling the locked arm and with his left arm clasped, pushes his opponent's body forward and to the right (picture 6). The offensive wrestler then places his opponent into a danger position and continues to press him to the mat with his shoulders (pictures 7 and 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)

An offensive action of the two time Olympic champion
I. Jarygin (RUS)

 
A turn-over to the back with a hip scissors and a chin lock
 
The offensive action starts by rolling sideways. With his left arm the offensive wrestler holds the opponent's shoulder and with his right arm locks his body from the waist, attempting to roll sideways (pictures 1 and 2). As soon as the opponent initiates a defense by returning to the original position the offensive wrestler moves across the opponent, getting to the opposite side and legscissores his left hip (pictures 3, 4 and 5). Then, with his left hand grasping his opponent's chin, the offensive wrestler turns him to his back (pictures 6, 7 and 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)
An offensive action of the two time Olympic champion

 J. Smith (USA)
 
A turn-over using the stretcher ride with the opponent's arm over the offensive wrestler's shoulder
 
In par terre position, behind his opponent, the offensive wrestler, with his right leg executes a stretcher ride and, at the same time, with his left hand grasps the opponent's left ankle (pictures 1, 2 and 3). The offensive wrestler then forces his opponent to his belly, then slips his right arm under the opponent's left shoulder locking his wrist (picture 4). Trying to prevent the offensive wrestler from performing the stretcher ride (pictures 5 and 6), the defensive wrestler clasps his hands, straightens his back and pulls his arm trying to stretch it forward. Taking advantage of this situation the offensive wrestler immediately puts his opponent's outstretched arm around his own shoulder and, pressing his right hand on the mat turns his opponent into a danger position (pictures 7 and 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)

An offensive action of the world champion

A. Seger (GER)
 
A turn-over with a front cross knee hold
 
The technical action begins on the ground. The offensive wrestler is behind his opponent (picture 1). With his right hand he locks his opponent's far ankle. Then the offensive wrestler slips his left hand between the opponent's legs and, by pushing forward with his chest, forces the opponent to sit on his right hip (picture 2 and 3). With the opponent sitting on his right hip the offensive wrestler locks his right leg from inside and starts pulling it upwards (picture 4). Continuing to pull the opponent's leg upwards the offensive wrestler, simultaneously locks the opponent's left thigh with his right hand. After cross holding the opponent's legs the offensive wrestler locks around the opponent's shoulder with his right hand (pictures 5 and 6) and places him into a danger position by pushing him forward and to the right (pictures 7 and 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)

An offensive action of the world champion

S. Lomidse (GEO)
 
A turn-over by using a hip lock and a waist lock from above
 
In par terre, behind his opponent, the offensive wrestler clasps his opponent's near leg at the hip and knee with both hands (pictures 1 and 2). Standing up quickly the offensive wrestler lifts his opponent's leg (pictures 3 and 4). In order to prevent the lifting the defensive wrestler reacts by posting both of his hands on the mat. The offensive wrestler then quickly changes the position of his arm; with his right arm he locks the opponent's far leg and hip (pictures 5 and 6). With his left arm he locks over the opponent's waists. Turning his opponent over the offensive wrestler places him into a danger position, pressing his shoulder blades to the mat (pictures 7 and 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)

An offensive action of the two time Olympic champion
J. Smith (USA)

 
A turn-over by driving forward with an arm lock
 
On the mat, behind his opponent (pictures 1 and 2) with his left arm the offensive wrestler grasps the opponent's far ankle. Simultaneously, with his legs he turns his opponent over by driving him forward. Upon performing these actions the offensive wrestler attempts to put his opponent flat on the mat by pulling his opponent's feet and pressing his knees backwards (picture 3). In defense, the opponent reacts by posting his left hand on the mat (picture 4). Upon that the offensive wrestler slips his right arm under the opponent's left shoulder (pictures 5 and 6) pressing him with his chest and pulling his locked arm. Then leaning on his left leg and pushing laterally and forward the offensive wrestler turns his opponent with his back on the mat (pictures 7 and 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)
An offensive action of the Olympic champion

W. Jumin (RUS)
 
The offensive wrestler turns his opponent by rolling sideways and with a lateral arm lock
 
On the mat, behind his opponent, the offensive wrestler locks his opponent's arm with both hands (pictures 1 and 2). The offensive wrestler then straightens up and grapevines the opponent's right leg with his right leg (pictures 3 and 4). Continuing he pulls his opponent with increasing force. Then he slips his right arm under the opponent's left arm. Falling laterally and backwards the offensive wrestler uses most of his body weight turning his opponent into a danger position and holds him in that position (pictures 5, 6, 7 and 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)

An offensive action of the world champion

R. Aschuralijew (RUS)
 
Turning the opponent with the stretcher ride, a head lock and an inside leg vine
 
Offensive wrestling begins on the mat. The offensive wrestler, simultaneously, with his right arm, locks the ankle and with his left arm laterally holds the opponent's shoulder. He then continues by straightening him with his arm (pictures 1, 2 and 3). As soon as the opponent initiates a defensive move attempting to go to his stomach (picture 4) the offensive wrestler quickly locks his right arm from under the arm pit and vines his right leg (pictures 5 and 6). Extending his body the offensive wrestler straightens the opponent turning him to his left hip and placing him into a danger position (pictures 7 and 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)

An offensive action of the world champion

 I. Javadi (IRI)
 
A take down by a double leg lock and throw down on the back
 
The offensive wrestler begins the action by pushing the opponent's head with his left hand (pictures 1 and 2). As soon as the opponent retakes the original position the offensive wrestler swiftly bends his body thrusting his right leg forward locking the opponent's left hip (picture 3) and lifting the locked leg. He then quickly drops the opponent's locked left leg and with his left hand grips the opponent's right hip (pictures 4, 5 and6). Doing that and vigorously moving his body forward and holding the locked legs of the opponent, the offensive wrestler brings him to the mat in a danger position (pictures 6, 7 and 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)

An offensive action of the Olympic champion

A. Beloglasow (UKR)
 
Turning an opponent with a leg scissors, a lock on the bent leg and a head lock
 
On the mat, behind the opponent, the offensive wrestler places his right arm over the opponent's right shoulder and with his left hand locks his ankle (pictures 1 and 2), attempting to break him down to his stomach (picture 3). Then, still holding the opponent's bent left leg the offensive wrestler locks it with a leg scissors (picture 4). Continuing to hold his opponent with his stomach against the mat and by locking his neck (pictures 5 and 6) and extending his own hip the offensive wrestler moves to the opposite side of his opponent, thus placing him into a danger position and holding him in that position (pictures 7 and 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)

An offensive action of the world champion

M. Arazilow (RUS)
 
Turning an opponent to his back with a chin lock
 
On the mat, behind his opponent, the offensive wrestler quickly slips a leg vine on his opponent's right leg with his own right leg, leaning across his back (pictures 1 and 2). The opponent, initiating a defensive action, attempts to get to the top position by sit-out (pictures 3 and 4). Taking advantage of his opponent's action the offensive wrestler grasps his opponent's chin with his left hand (picture 5). Then, supporting himself on his right hand which is extended backwards (picture 6) he quickly moves laterally and to the left. The offensive wrestler puts his opponents into a danger position (pictures 7 and 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)

An offensive action of the Olympic champion

H. Güngör (TUR)
 
A combination: turning an opponent with a far side hip lock
 
With his right hand the offensive wrestler locks his opponent's upper arm at the elbow, and with his left arm tightwaists the opponent's body (pictures 1 and 2). The offensive wrestler then comes down to his hip, pulling his opponent, attempting to roll him sideways (picture 3). When the defensive wrestler attempts to return to the original position the offensive wrestler, taking advantage of his action, moves over him to the opposite side and with his right leg vines the opponent's leg on the same side from outside, trying to turn him over to his back (pictures 3 and 4). Taking advantage of the opponent's defensive action the offensive wrestler quickly returns to the previous side and crotch hold the opponent's left hip. Lifting and throwing backwards the turns him over to his back (pictures 7 and 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)

An offensive action of the Olympic champion

W. Jumin (RUS)
 
Combinations: rolling sideways; turning the opponent across his back with a shoulder hold and a hip lock
 
On the mat, behind the opponent, the offensive wrestler, holding his body, attempts to roll him sideways (pictures 1 and 2). As soon as the opponent initiates a defensive action to prevent rolling sideways (picture 3) the offensive wrestler executes a "scissors" move leading to a cross body ride (pictures 4 and 5). The opponent reacts by a defensive action aimed at the prevention of that hold (picture 5). Responding to this action the offensive wrestler quickly locks his opponent's shoulder and hip from inside (picture 6) and, by rolling him over to the right, holds him in a danger position (pictures 7 and 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)

An offensive action of the Olympic champion
P. Gardshew (BUL)

 
A Combination: rolling sideways; turning the opponent with and arm lock
 
On the mat, behind the opponent, tightwaisting his body and leaning against his shoulder, the offensive wrestler attempts to roll sideways (pictures 1, 2 and 3). Actually faking this action, the offensive wrestler allows his opponent to return to the original position (picture 4). As soon as the opponent takes the original position, the offensive wrestler, with his right arm overhooks his right shoulder and arm (picture 5). He then lifts him up with his leg vine and pelvis force, quickly turning him over with his back on the mat (pictures 6, 7 and 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)
An offensive action of the world champion

 W. Alexejew (RUS)
 
A take down by a double leg lock in the kneeling position and throw down to the back
 
From a medium level with his left leg the offensive wrestler forcefully attacks his opponent's right leg (pictures 1, 2 and 3). Upon that posting his right hand on the mat and thrusting his head between the opponent's legs the offensive wrestler forcefully rises on his knees (picture 4). Continuing to get up the offensive wrestler forcefully pushes up the opponent's left knee (picture 5) and throws him to the left continuing to hold him by both legs (pictures 6, 7 and 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)

An offensive action of the two time Olympic champion
J. Smith (USA)

 
A take-down with a right leg lock and backward throw
 
From a non clinch position the offensive wrestler, coming close to his opponent, swiftly thrusts his right leg forward and grips the opponent's right leg (pictures 1, 2 and 3). Upon locking the opponent's leg the offensive wrestler goes to his knees, tightly grips his opponent's hip (picture 4) and forcefully lifts him (picture 5). He continues to lift his opponent. Getting to his feet the offensive wrestler bends down (picture 6). Losing his balance the opponent goes to the mat. While tightly holding the opponent's locked legs the offensive wrestler grips his opponent's head from above with his left arm and maintains that position (pictures 7 and 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)
An offensive action of the world champion

M. Ardabili (IRI)
 
Take-down by a double leg lock and backward throw
 
When the opponent places his left hand of the offensive wrestler's shoulder, the offensive wrestler using both his hands drags down on the opponent's forearm (pictures 1, 2 and 3). Simultaneously, by swiftly bending his body and thrusting his right hand forward the offensive wrestler, his head pulled in, grasps the opponent's left leg (pictures 4 and 5). Lifting the locked leg the offensive wrestler places his right leg against the leg of his opponent (picture 6). Continuing to move forward, the offensive wrestler with his left hand supports the opponent's right hip and pushes his shoulder forward knocking him down with a double leg lock and maintains him on the mat (pictures 7 and 8). (Juri A. Schachmuradow, Freestyle Wrestling. FILA, 1996)