Championship Catch Wrestling: Front Headlock & Tactics by Josh Barnett

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The front headlock is one of the most powerful—and misunderstood—positions in grappling. In this in-depth series, UFC legend and catch wrestling master Josh Barnett breaks down how to turn the front headlock into a dominant hub for takedowns, control, and brutal submissions.

Drawing from decades of championship-level competition and coaching, Barnett shows how to impose constant pressure, shut down scrambles, and force opponents into a cycle of bad decisions.
This isn’t flashy technique for highlights—this is hard, functional grappling designed to work against skilled resistance.
Whether you’re attacking from the feet or transitioning from sprawls and snap-downs, this course teaches you how to make the front headlock a position your opponent never escapes from—only survives.

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Volume 1

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Intro	0
What Is The Front Headlock Position? - Grips & Mechanics	1:22
Front Headlock Takedown Finishes - Go Behind	13:08
Drag By	17:00
Motion And Shuck	19:00
Grab The Foot And Go Behind	23:04
Cross Knee Block	28:27
Cement Mixer	33:51
Olympic Roll	36:49
Assassin	40:14 - (43:22)

Volume 2

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Front Headlock Submission Finishes - Front Chokes	0
Short Choke	12:18
Post Choke	16:19
Schalles Choke	23:51
Schultz Headlock	27:37 - (32:22)

Volume 3

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Front Facelock + Naked Front Facelock	0
Greco Neck Lock	9:40
Anaconda (With Roll Finish)	14:33
¾ Nelson	26:32 - (33:26)

Volume 4

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Lasso Choke	0
Cravat (Naked)	4:08
Front Full Nelson	10:11
Front ¼ Nelson Chin Pick Twist	13:59
Assassin Finish	19:26
Outro	22:42 - (24:46)

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What Will You Learn?

Drawing from decades of championship-level competition and coaching, Barnett shows how to impose constant pressure, shut down scrambles, and force opponents into a cycle of bad decisions. This isn’t flashy technique for highlights—this is hard, functional grappling designed to work against skilled resistance.

Whether you’re attacking from the feet or transitioning from sprawls and snap-downs, this course teaches you how to make the front headlock a position your opponent never escapes from—only survives.

What You’ll Learn

How to use the front headlock as a primary control position, not just a transition
High-percentage takedowns and snap-downs that flow directly into offense
Catch wrestling–inspired control mechanics to break posture and limit escapes
Devastating submission chains from the front headlock (chokes, cranks, and traps)
How to apply relentless pressure without burning energy
Tactical decision-making: when to attack, transition, or force reactions
Front headlock strategies that translate directly to BJJ, no-gi, MMA, and wrestling

Who This Course Is For

BJJ athletes looking to level up their no-gi and top control game
Wrestlers transitioning into submission grappling or MMA
Fighters who want real-world front headlock tactics that hold up under pressure
Coaches seeking proven systems from one of the world’s best catch wrestling minds

What Exactly Do You Get?

Part 1

Intro
What Is The Front Headlock Position? - Grips & Mechanics
Front Headlock Takedown Finishes - Go Behind
Drag By
Motion And Shuck
Grab The Foot And Go Behind
Cross Knee Block
Cement Mixer
Olympic Roll
Assassin

Part 2

Front Headlock Submission Finishes - Front Chokes
Short Choke
Post Choke
Schalles Choke
Schultz Headlock

Part 3

Front Facelock + Naked Front Facelock
Greco Neck Lock
Anaconda (With Roll Finish)
¾ Nelson

Part 4

Lasso Choke
Cravat (Naked)
Front Full Nelson
Front ¼ Nelson Chin Pick Twist
Assassin Finish
Outro

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