Dick Lupien

Dick Lupien

24 Posts Written

Dick Lupien writes for Florida Grappling about pressure, submissions, escapes and the differences between grappling disciplines. His articles help readers explore techniques and tactics alongside conditioning, confidence and mental preparation.

Posts Written

Escapes from Armlocks and Leglocks

Learn the different techniques and strategies to escape from armlocks and leglocks. Discover the best defensive techniques to protect yourself.

  • Techniques and Strategies
  • Defensive Techniques
  • Escapes from Armlocks and Leglocks
4 min read

Positioning and Movement in Grappling

This article covers the basics of positioning and movement in grappling, including examples and tips to help improve your technique.

  • Techniques and Strategies
  • Strategy and Tactics
  • Positioning and Movement in Grappling
5 min read

Explore the Ground and Pound Technique in MMA

This article provides a comprehensive look into the Ground and Pound technique in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), exploring its origins, techniques, and more.

  • Types of Grappling
  • Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)
  • Ground and Pound
5 min read

Improving Cardiovascular Endurance for Grappling Skills

Read our tips for improving cardiovascular endurance for grappling and get the most out of your drills and repetitions

  • Tips for Improving Grappling Skills
  • Drills and Repetitions
  • Improving Cardiovascular Endurance
4 min read

Drilling Basic Grappling Techniques

Learn how to drill basic grappling techniques to improve your grappling skills with this comprehensive guide.

  • Tips for Improving Grappling Skills
  • Drills and Repetitions
  • Drilling Basic Grappling Techniques
7 min read

Submission Grappling: An Overview

Learn about the fundamentals of submission grappling and the various types of submission holds.

  • Types of Grappling
  • Jiu Jitsu
  • Submission Grappling
3 min read

Overcoming Performance Anxiety in Grappling

Learn how to effectively overcome performance anxiety when grappling with our helpful tips and strategies.

  • Tips for Improving Grappling Skills
  • Mental Strategies
  • Overcoming Performance Anxiety in Grappling
8 min read

Freestyle Wrestling: An Introductory Guide

This guide introduces readers to the basics of freestyle wrestling, including its history, rules, and variations.

  • Types of Grappling
  • Wrestling
  • Freestyle Wrestling
8 min read

Leglocks: An Overview of Offensive Techniques

This article covers the basics of legglocks, a type of offensive technique used in many martial arts. Learn about the different types of leglocks, their effects and uses, and safety guidelines.

  • Techniques and Strategies
  • Offensive Techniques
  • Leglocks
7 min read

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: A Comprehensive Overview

Learn all about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - a type of grappling used in martial arts. Find out what it is, its history, different techniques, and more.

  • Types of Grappling
  • Jiu Jitsu
  • Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4 min read

Catch Wrestling: An Introduction

Learn all about catch wrestling, a form of grappling that combines elements of wrestling, judo and jujutsu.

  • Types of Grappling
  • Wrestling
  • Catch Wrestling
5 min read

Chokes and Strangles: An Overview

Learn all about chokes and strangles, their principles and techniques, and how to use them in various offensive strategies.

  • Techniques and Strategies
  • Offensive Techniques
  • Chokes and Strangles
9 min read

Understanding Gracie Jiu Jitsu

Learn about the history, core principles, and application of Gracie Jiu Jitsu from its founders and practitioners.

  • Types of Grappling
  • Jiu Jitsu
  • Gracie Jiu Jitsu
8 min read

Flexibility for Grappling Mobility

This article explores the importance of flexibility and mobility training for grappling, and provides tips and exercises to help grapplers improve their technique.

  • Tips for Improving Grappling Skills
  • Strength and Conditioning
  • Flexibility for Grappling Mobility
4 min read

Takedowns and Throws: A Comprehensive Overview

Learn all about takedowns and throws in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) with this comprehensive guide.

  • Types of Grappling
  • Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)
  • Takedowns and Throws
6 min read

Greco Roman Wrestling: A Comprehensive Overview

This article provides a comprehensive overview of Greco Roman Wrestling, including its history, rules and regulations, and more.

  • Types of Grappling
  • Wrestling
  • Greco Roman Wrestling
5 min read

Sambo: A Look into the Martial Art

Learn about Sambo, a martial art developed in the Soviet Union which is still practiced today. Discover its history, techniques, and more.

  • Types of Grappling
  • Wrestling
  • Sambo
7 min read

Building Confidence for Grappling Matches

Learn how to improve your confidence in grappling matches and develop a winning attitude through mental strategies and tips.

  • Tips for Improving Grappling Skills
  • Mental Strategies
  • Developing Confidence in Grappling Matches
6 min read