Whizzer Escape Fundamentals

The whizzer is a pressure-based control technique used when the opponent's leg becomes entangled during a wrestling engagement. The practitioner elevates their own leg to prevent the opponent from securing a triangle choke while maintaining dominant positioning. This foundational step prevents the opponent's defensive options and sets up subsequent techniques.

Leg Extraction and Hip Control

When entangled, the practitioner first elevates the outside leg, then slides it out while turning the hips and performing a hip heist motion. The leg must be extracted cleanly before attempting follow-up submissions. This extraction is critical for gaining freedom of movement and preventing the opponent from controlling with their own leg weight.

Transition to Front Headlock Position

After successfully sliding the leg out, the practitioner moves into a front headlock position. The leg that was extracted is then brought back and hiked up on the opponent's back. This transition bridges the gap between leg escape and submission setup.

Sequence Drilling Without a Partner

Practitioners begin drilling the technique solo, starting from an entangled leg position with the outside leg coming up first. The motion involves elevating, sliding the leg out, and shooting a triangle in sequence. This solo drilling builds muscle memory for the leg extraction and hip mechanics required.

Live Drilling with Resistance

When drilling with a partner, the practitioner must maintain tight control around the waist and hand placement on the opponent's back or head. Proper positioning and pressure management are essential, as the opponent may attempt to keep their leg entangled. The practitioner adjusts hand placement as needed during the live exchange.

Leg Entanglement Defense Strategy

When the opponent on bottom resists and attempts to keep the leg entangled, the practitioner can punish them with a throw or use their resistance to create an opportunity for leg extraction. The resistance itself often loosens the entanglement enough to allow a hip turn and baseball-slide leg escape. This creates an opening to attempt the jumping triangle submission.

Establishing Overwhelming Pressure

Before attempting the technique against a resisting opponent, the practitioner must first establish dominant pressure by pulling the opponent deep and crushing their position. The outside leg comes up first while maintaining this crushing pressure. Light or insufficient pressure allows the opponent to maintain strength and resist the escape.

Head Control and Hip Elevation

The practitioner uses pressure to drive the opponent's head down while elevating and crushing with the hips in a controlled arm-wrestling-like engagement. Both competitors are driving into each other, but the whizzer practitioner's elevation and hip turn break down the opponent's structure. Only when the opponent becomes weakened is it the appropriate moment to shoot and catch the submission.

PRESSURE with the Whizzer!!

TeachMeGrappling Coach Brian

Whizzer

3 min read·8 key moments·PT6M46S video

Key Takeaways

•Whizzer Escape Fundamentals
•Leg Extraction and Hip Control
•Transition to Front Headlock Position
•Sequence Drilling Without a Partner

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this video teach about whizzer?

This video covers whizzer escape fundamentals, leg extraction and hip control, transition to front headlock position. It provides detailed instruction from TeachMeGrappling Coach Brian.

How long does it take to learn whizzer?

The basic mechanics can be understood in a single session, but developing reliable execution requires consistent drilling over weeks of practice. This 8-part breakdown helps structure your training by isolating each phase of the technique.