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Ground positions, sweeps and escapes

Half nelson

Names by art: Wrestling: Half nelson · Catch Wrestling: Half nelson

Appears in 2 arts.

⚠ Train with an instructor. Learn and practise this technique only under a qualified instructor, on a suitable surface and with a cooperative partner. This page explains; it does not replace a teacher.

Biomechanics: what the body does

From on top and to the side of a face-down opponent, one arm goes under the opponent’s arm and the hand presses on the back of the neck. The arm acts as a lever: lifting the shoulder while pushing the head turns the opponent onto the back for a pin.

Appears in 2 arts

ArtName used in this art
WrestlingHalf nelson
Catch WrestlingHalf nelson

More in this category

Guard (fighting on the back) Half guard Mount Side control Scarf hold North–south Back control (back mount) Knee-on-belly Scissor sweep Hip bump sweep Bridge and roll escape (upa) Hip escape (shrimping) Guard pass Butterfly guard

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Sources

  1. Wikipedia (en): Nelson hold
  2. Wikipedia (en): Catch wrestling

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Wabukan (2026). “Half nelson”. https://wabukan.com/tecnicas/meio-nelson (accessed 2026-10-30).

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