Dan Vallimont

The Russian Tie Formula: Savage Tie Ups, Takedowns, And Throws

NCAA Finalist And Freestyle Machine Dan Vallimont Shows How To Dominate From The Feet With Russian Ties And Efficient Finishes

Dan is a senior-level athlete who has made a hugely successful career out of dominating the tie ups, and the best weapon in his arsenal is his 2-on-1 Russian tie.

Now you and your athletes of any age can learn the hidden details to winning this position every time, and turning it into big points consistently.

The Russian tie is one of the first that a lot of wrestlers learn, but a lot of guys will never realize the power that 2-on-1 has. It’s offensive control, it’s defensive safety, and it is a dynamic place where you can get to all your best offense (if you know the little details).

Every year we see people winning at every level, from youth league up to the Olympic games, by forcing that Russian tie and dominating position, and you can too. Dan Vallimont is here with this new two-volume instructional set where he explains all of the setups, entries, and finishes that he has been perfecting as he trains to be one of the best in the world.

Across these four volumes, learn everything you need to hit that next level and start winning consistently with a plan. This isn’t just a collection of random moves, everything here works together, giving you a solid answer every time an opponent or training partner starts countering or blocking off. It’s a complete system, meaning that once you get to your Russian tie you can keep moving through the progressions until you are putting points up on the board.

Vallimont has made winning a habit by relying on good technique and an iron spirit. He punched his way through to the NCAA finals while wrestling as a PSU Nittany Lion, and ever since he has been a fixture on the international circuit, medaling at multiple freestyle events like the Dave Schultz and Bill Farrell tournaments, qualifying himself for the Olympic Trials in 2016, and placing at the US Open on 4 separate occasions.

Dan is a great coach, with experience guiding young athletes at the Division-1 level with Hofstra and University of Pennsylvania. To put it shortly, wherever Dan goes, he finds success, and that’s because of his work ethic and attention to technique. Now, you can benefit from his years of knowledge and experience as he leads you through the moves and strategies that have made him a champion.

If you are new to wrestling or a veteran on the mat, there is a ton to learn here as this former Nittany Lion pulls back the curtain on the finishes that he uses at the Senior level to such great success.

With fully responsive and dynamic systems around the single leg takedown and front headlock, you won’t ever have to settle for close enough again after all of that work to get so close. Give yourself the toolkit to win from the feet with the ties, setups, shots, and finishes that really work.

Dan builds from basic snapdowns, singles, and doubles, into more advanced throws, trips, and shots that have been clutch takedowns for him against some of the toughest opponents he has stepped on the mat with (including a high amplitude fireman’s carry that will turn every head in the gym). This instructional series is packed with attacks and defenses from the Russian tie, and it can be a game changer for your next season.

Combined with his masterclass in Russian tie offense, Vallimont gets deep into some of the counters and finishes that a solid wrestler needs to be the most effective takedown artist they can be.

After all of the entries and attacks from the feet, get deep into what makes for the best takedown finishes, leaving you with two (or more) points every time you get to the leg.

So What's On This Series?

Become A Brutal Takedown Artist And Always Be In Control With This Brutal 2-On-1 Series

It’s time to start winning those takedown battles by giving yourself a new weapon in your arsenal, and the Russian tie can be that answer now. Learn how to get into the Russian tie from distance or from a lock up, and how to do it the RIGHT way, giving yourself every little bit of leverage that can make or break the position. From there, it’s about attacking to every level. Dan shows the adjustments he makes to attack the body with hip tosses and firemans, or how to clears out those ties to get to singles, doubles, ankle picks, and even a sneaky little foot sweep that has underrated power. Once you have the offense down, Dan leads you through how to clear and counter these same ties, so that you never end up caught in your own traps. This is a perfect series for anyone who needs that new attacking style from the feet, so they can really start scoring points in bunches the next time they enter a tournament.

Dan’s knowledge and expertise doesn’t just stop when he gets in on the takedown, he is a master at finishing against even the most stubborn athletes. His key? Relentless attacks and bulletproof technique, getting his whole body in the right positions so that he is using leverage and not brute strength to accomplish his task. The single leg takedown can be one of the hardest to complete on a scrambling opponent, so be sure to watch and learn all of the details that you need as Dan goes through finish after finish. From elevating the ankle (and keeping them from starting the scramble), to finishing quick mid-level, or how to turn bad, stretched-out shots into real points with some clever backdoor elevations, Dan shows a single leg that will work for you the next time you can’t seem to turn that attack into 2. He even gets deep into the dreaded crackdown, showing how to keep from getting stalemated and stood back up, and instead ending up on top and in control consistently and cleanly.

Any offensive wrestler needs a strong short offense game, and Dan gets deep into the front headlock series that he perfected in the Penn State room all those years ago. Getting to the front headlock and going behind may be simple at the youth level, but as you get older, it gets more and more complicated. By using these moves, and playing them off of each other, you can still end up behind for your 2 points. With pressure, precision, and patience, every front headlock can become a takedown or a fall, with this series from Dan Vallimont.