Description
Catch for MMA
29 November 2026
This workshop focuses on applying catch-as-catch-can wrestling to mixed martial arts. Long before the modern fight game, catch wrestlers understood how to control an opponent under pressure, exhaust them physically, and finish decisively. These principles translate directly to MMA, where top control, balance, and positional dominance are critical.
In this session, we will teach how to use catch wrestling to control opponents against the cage, on the mat, and during transitions. Emphasis is placed on heavy rides, pins, and positional pressure that limit striking opportunities while creating openings for submissions. You will learn how to stay safe, stay on top, and dictate the pace of the fight.
What you’ll learn:
- Using catch-style takedowns and rides for MMA control
- Maintaining pressure to shut down scrambles and ground-and-pound threats
- Applying pins and cradles to limit movement and strike safely
- Catch-inspired submissions that work under MMA conditions
- Developing a controlling, punishing top game suited for the cage
This workshop is suitable for MMA fighters, wrestlers, and grapplers looking to strengthen their ground control and finishing ability. Whether you are preparing for competition or sharpening your overall fight IQ, this session will teach practical, time-tested methods to dominate on the mat and impose your will in the fight.
