Basic Wrestling, circa 1970

This video shows basic wrestling techniques taught at Iowa State University by coach Harold Nichols. The slowmotion footage shows teammates Dan Gable and Dave Martin as they demonstrate a variety of techniques including stances, hand positions, penetration, take downs, escape reversals, the whizzer, counters, breakdown to pin, and scissors. This video was transferred from a 16mm film housed in the Special Collections Department, Iowa State University