SUBMISSION WRESTLING
What is your favorite style of wrestling?
| 16% (352) | Amateur / Freestyle | |
|---|---|---|
| 83% (1835) | Submission |
2187 voters have answered this question.
Did you Wrestle in high school?
| 39% (858) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 60% (1317) | No |
2175 voters have answered this question.
What do you most like about wrestling?
| 18% (425) | The challange as a sport. | |
|---|---|---|
| 37% (854) | The physical contact. | |
| 5% (123) | The exercise. | |
| 31% (712) | Controlling an opponent. | |
| 6% (150) | Getting to show off my muscles. |
2264 voters have answered this question.
Do you find wrestling a sexual turn-on?
| 36% (787) | Always | |
|---|---|---|
| 33% (716) | Occasionally | |
| 30% (661) | Never |
2164 voters have answered this question.
Why do you like submission more than amateur wrestling?
| 11% (249) | Its more fun. | |
|---|---|---|
| 19% (419) | Its a turn-on. | |
| 30% (678) | You can use more holds and techniques. | |
| 20% (461) | I like controlling an opponent. | |
| 17% (395) | I like making an opponent hurt. |
2202 voters have answered this question.
Have you ever actually injured an opponent?
| 48% (1054) | Never | |
|---|---|---|
| 44% (954) | Minor injury | |
| 6% (145) | Serious injury |
2153 voters have answered this question.
When you get an opponent in a submission hold do you ...
| 26% (556) | Make him submit quickly. | |
|---|---|---|
| 73% (1572) | Gradually muscle down until he gives up. |
2128 voters have answered this question.
Once you've made an opponent submit, do you start the match over or immediately try to work him into another hold?
| 47% (1003) | Start over | |
|---|---|---|
| 52% (1106) | Go for multiple submissions |
2109 voters have answered this question.
Who do you most often wrestle with?
| 37% (784) | Friends | |
|---|---|---|
| 2% (62) | Older brother. | |
| 3% (76) | Younger brother. | |
| 56% (1196) | Anyone who wants to wrestle. |
2118 voters have answered this question.
Where do you most often wrestle gor submission?
| 7% (151) | School gym. | |
|---|---|---|
| 9% (192) | Fitness gym. | |
| 41% (886) | In my house. | |
| 5% (122) | In the yard. | |
| 1% (29) | At the beach. | |
| 34% (731) | Anywhere |
2111 voters have answered this question.
What is your most effective Headlock?
| 24% (495) | Front Headlock. | |
|---|---|---|
| 15% (314) | Standing Side Headlock. | |
| 24% (509) | Side Headlock on the mat. | |
| 35% (727) | Side Headlock on the mat with one of opponent's arms included. |
2045 voters have answered this question.
How do you usually get a submission with a Full Nelson?
| 16% (329) | Standing Full Nelson. | |
|---|---|---|
| 26% (534) | Full Nelson on the mat. | |
| 57% (1165) | Full nelson / Rear Body Scissors combination. |
2028 voters have answered this question.
Have you ever made an opponent submit by just using a Wristlock or Hammerlock?
| 46% (948) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 53% (1100) | No |
2048 voters have answered this question.
What is your favorite Head Scissors?
| 35% (710) | Straight Head Scissors. | |
|---|---|---|
| 36% (737) | Figure-4 Head Scissors. | |
| 27% (561) | Figure-4 Head Scissors with one of opponent's arms included. |
2008 voters have answered this question.
Do you ever use "sleeper holds" on an opponent (carotid chokes)?
| 34% (699) | Whenever I can. | |
|---|---|---|
| 36% (751) | Sometimes | |
| 28% (591) | Never |
2041 voters have answered this question.
Have you ever put any opponents all the way 'out' using a carotid choke?
| 9% (187) | Many times. | |
|---|---|---|
| 20% (409) | A few times. | |
| 25% (508) | Never, I don't use carotid chokes. | |
| 45% (923) | No, I release the hold if they tap-out. |
2027 voters have answered this question.
What are your favotite Arm Locks?
| 10% (216) | Wristlocks | |
|---|---|---|
| 18% (368) | Straight Elbow Locks | |
| 14% (290) | Shoulder Cranks | |
| 28% (555) | Hammerlock | |
| 11% (219) | Key Lock | |
| 16% (330) | Keyed Arm Scissors |
1978 voters have answered this question.
What is your favorite Leg Lock?
| 19% (372) | Banana Split. | |
|---|---|---|
| 33% (646) | Figure-4 Kneelock. | |
| 10% (213) | Step-over Toe Hold. | |
| 13% (271) | Indian Ankle Lock | |
| 23% (452) | Front Double Leg Grapevine. |
1954 voters have answered this question.
What is your favorite 'Sleeper Hold'?
| 25% (473) | Rear Figure-4 Sleeper. | |
|---|---|---|
| 7% (142) | Front Figure-4 Sleeper. | |
| 30% (580) | Cobra Sleeper. | |
| 17% (327) | Figure-4 Head Scissors. | |
| 19% (364) | Headlock on the mat with opponent's arm included. |
1886 voters have answered this question.
Of the following, which "THREE" are the most effective submission holds?
| 3% (237) | Abdominal Stretch | |
|---|---|---|
| 8% (496) | Guillotine | |
| 10% (622) | Boston Crab | |
| 8% (538) | Camel Clutch | |
| 3% (239) | Surf Board | |
| 7% (455) | Full Nelson | |
| 4% (266) | Crossface Cradle | |
| 3% (228) | Spladle | |
| 6% (411) | Figure-4 Sleeper | |
| 3% (219) | Figure-4 Kneelock | |
| 3% (211) | Straight Head Scissors | |
| 4% (298) | Figure-4 Head Scissors | |
| 3% (210) | Banana Split | |
| 3% (235) | Straight Body Scissors | |
| 3% (187) | Figure-4 Body Scissors | |
| 6% (408) | Headlocks | |
| 7% (432) | Armlocks | |
| 5% (355) | Bear Hug |
6047 voters have answered this question.
Which one of the following four qualities is most important in a wrestler?
| 15% (312) | Strength / Muscles | |
|---|---|---|
| 60% (1230) | Experience / Knowledge of Holds & Techneques | |
| 20% (426) | Endurance | |
| 3% (65) | Speed |
2033 voters have answered this question.
Which one of the following four qualities is second most important in a wrestler?
| 30% (624) | Strength / Muscles | |
|---|---|---|
| 23% (470) | Experience / Knowledge of Holds & Techniques | |
| 35% (713) | Endurance | |
| 10% (222) | Speed |
2029 voters have answered this question.
Which one of the following four qualities in third most important in a wrestler?
| 31% (636) | Strength / Muscles | |
|---|---|---|
| 12% (256) | Experience / Knowledge of Holds & Techniques | |
| 29% (591) | Endurance | |
| 26% (527) | Speed |
2010 voters have answered this question.
What do you usually wear when you wrestle?
| 16% (332) | Singlet | |
|---|---|---|
| 38% (790) | Shorts | |
| 22% (461) | Shorts with T-shirt or Athletic shirt | |
| 3% (62) | Levis | |
| 6% (129) | Levis with T-shirt of Athletic shirt | |
| 13% (280) | Nude |
2054 voters have answered this question.
When submission wrestling, how do you normally open the match?
| 54% (1100) | Standing tie-up (like bicep and collar). | |
|---|---|---|
| 27% (558) | Shoot for a leg takedown. | |
| 17% (352) | From Referee's position on the mat. |
2010 voters have answered this question.
Have you ever made an opponent beg or cry before you let him go?
| 14% (289) | Usually | |
|---|---|---|
| 45% (897) | Sometimes | |
| 39% (781) | Never |
1967 voters have answered this question.
What is your age?
| 1% (31) | Under 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| 10% (215) | 12 - 15 | |
| 15% (310) | 16 - 18 | |
| 15% (310) | 19 - 23 | |
| 15% (301) | 24 - 30 | |
| 10% (200) | 31 - 35 | |
| 9% (192) | 36 - 40 | |
| 22% (441) | Over 40 |
2000 voters have answered this question.
How would you describe your body type?
| 1% (36) | Underweight | |
|---|---|---|
| 15% (308) | Slim | |
| 37% (750) | Athletic (lean and strong) | |
| 21% (440) | Muscular (weight trained) | |
| 18% (366) | Heavy | |
| 5% (105) | Overweight |
2005 voters have answered this question.
How would you describe your basic personality?
| 18% (377) | Passive / Quiet | |
|---|---|---|
| 31% (627) | Outgoing / Fun to be around | |
| 31% (624) | Middle of the Road | |
| 11% (226) | Aggressive / Winning is very impotrant | |
| 2% (56) | Confrontational / Looking for trouble | |
| 3% (75) | Other |
1985 voters have answered this question.
When wrestling I ...
| 48% (979) | Always want to win / dominate my opponent. | |
|---|---|---|
| 35% (712) | Its not important whether I win or lose. | |
| 15% (321) | Like to be dominated. |
2012 voters have answered this question.
