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One of the great innovators of the sport of wrestling, 'Funky' Ben Askren pushed the limits of folkstyle scrambling during his incredible wrestling career at the University of Missouri. Askren was a four-time NCAA finalist and a two-time NCAA Champion, in 2006 and 2007 at 174-pounds, winning the Hodge Trophy in both seasons. Askren was instrumental in leading the Brian Smith-coached Tiger program to national prominence.
Book 5, Defense, Last Resort Ankle Grab
Jan 17, 2022
Mike Mal shows you how to grab an ankle in order to ward off a takedown when you're all but taken down.