Okay, so I’ve been seeing this “Cody Savage Wrestling” thing pop up all over my wrestling feeds, and I figured, why not dive in and see what the hype is all about? I’m always up for checking out some new moves or training drills.
First, I tried to get a feel for what exactly Cody Savage Wrestling is. Is it a specific wrestler? A training program? A style? It was a little tricky to pin down at first, the info is a bit all over the place, mostly just clips and highlights.
So I started by just watching some videos. I typed “Cody Savage Wrestling” into the search bar on a few different platforms, and just started scrolling through the results. Mostly short clips, lots of intense grappling, and some pretty explosive takedowns. Definitely looked high-level.
Getting a Feel for the Style
After watching a bunch of these clips, I started to notice some common threads. It seems like a really aggressive, pressure-based style. Lots of forward movement, constant hand-fighting, and a focus on snapping the opponent down and getting to their legs. Reminded me a bit of collegiate wrestling, but with a bit more… well, savagery, I guess!
I tried to find some longer-form videos, like maybe some full matches or training sessions, but those were harder to come by. I did manage to piece together some ideas, though. It seems like there’s a big emphasis on:
- Hand-fighting: Constant battling for wrist control and inside ties.
- Snapping Down: Really aggressive snaps to break the opponent’s posture.
- Leg Attacks: Lots of single-leg and double-leg takedown attempts.
- Pressure Passing: Staying tight and heavy on top, making the opponent carry your weight.
Putting it to the Test (Sort Of)
Now, I’m not claiming to be some elite wrestler, but I do like to mess around with different techniques. So, I grabbed my buddy who also trains, and we decided to try and incorporate some of these Cody Savage-inspired ideas into our sparring.
I focused on being way more aggressive with my hand-fighting, constantly pummeling for inside control and trying to snap his head down. It was definitely tiring! I also tried to be more relentless with my leg attacks, shooting in every time I saw even a small opening.
Honestly, it was tough! I’m not used to being that aggressive for that long. But I definitely felt the potential. When I did manage to get a good snap down, it really opened up my takedown opportunities. And the constant pressure definitely made it harder for my buddy to get his own offense going.
Final Thoughts
I feel that I just scratched surface.
I definitely need to find some more resources and study this style a bit more. But my initial impression is that it’s a really effective, high-energy approach to wrestling. It’s not for the faint of heart, but if you’re willing to put in the work, it seems like it could be a really powerful way to dominate on the mats.
