Nelson hold
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- For the 2006 film, see Half Nelson (film).
A nelson hold (sometimes simply referred to as a nelson) is a grappling hold which is executed from the backside of the opponent. One or both arms are used to encircle the opponent's arm under the armpit, and secured at the opponent's neck. Several different nelson holds exist, and they can be separated according to the positioning of the encircling arm(s):
The term "nelson" is derived from "full nelson", which dates back to the early 19th century. It is named after the British war-hero Admiral Horatio Nelson, who famously used strategies based on surrounding the opponent to win the Battle of the Nile and the Battle of Trafalgar.[1]
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[edit] Quarter nelson
The quarter nelson involves putting one hand on the opponent's neck, passing the free arm under the arm of the opponent, and locking the free arm to the other arm by clasping the wrist. In amateur wrestling a strong quarter nelson can be used to secure a pin, or to control the opponent and advance into a more dominant position.
[edit] Half nelson
The half nelson is done using only one hand, by passing it under the arm of the opponent and locking the hand at the opponent's neck. Half nelsons are commonly used in amateur wrestling.
A power half nelson is a type of half nelson. The hand not performing the nelson is placed on the opponent's head to increase the overall power of the half nelson.
[edit] Three-quarter nelson
- For use of the three-quarter nelson in professional wrestling, see Three-quarter nelson under Professional wrestling holds.
The three-quarter nelson is done by performing a half nelson using one hand, and passing the other hand at the same side in front of the opponent. The passing hand is locked with the other hand around the neck at the wrist or using a palm-to-palm or interlacing fingers grip. The three-quarter nelson can be used in amateur wrestling to pin the opponent, and is more secure than a half-nelson.
[edit] Full nelson
- For usage of the full nelson in professional wrestling, see Full nelson under Professional wrestling holds.
The full nelson (sometimes called a double nelson) is done by performing half nelsons with both arms. The holder is on the back side of the opponent, and has his or her hands extended upwards under the opponents armpits, holding the neck with a palm-to-palm grip or with interlaced fingers. By cranking the hands forward, pressure can be applied to the neck of the opponent. The usage of the full nelson in combat sports is very limited. It is a secure hold which can be used to control the opponent, but does not allow for finishing action, such as pinning the opponent, executing a reliable submission hold, or allowing for effective striking.[2] Because it can be used as a limited neck crank, it is considered dangerous in some grappling arts, and is banned, for instance, in amateur wrestling.
[edit] References
[edit] Main reference
- Mitchell, Danny. Catch As Catch Can Wrestling. junfanjkdengland.tripod.com. URL last accessed January 7, 2006.
[edit] Other references
- ^ Archer, Jeff; Svinth, Joseph (January 2005). Professional Wrestling: Where Sports and Theater Collide, InYo: Journal of Alternative Perspectives on the Martial Arts and Sciences. URL last accessed January 7, 2006.
- ^ Benn, Frank. Full Nelson Strategy -- Use and Counters. stickgrappler.tripod.com. URL last accessed February 6, 2006.
[edit] External links
- WRESTLING HOLDS Images of all the nelson holds both standing and on the ground.
