Olympic Medalist Freestyle Program

Sebastian Rivera’s Freestyle Program has been a huge success, establishing itself as a top-tier developmental camp for Freestyle Wrestling. Over the course of the program, athletes of all ages and skill levels made tremendous strides, growing technically, mentally, and physically on the mat.

The focus was clear: build dominant wrestlers by mastering the key positions that matter most at every level of freestyle competition. Each session emphasized high-level fundamentals and situational awareness, with particular attention to:

•    Positioning – Developing strong, stable base control and learning how to dictate the pace and direction of a match.

•    Chest Lock – Teaching athletes how to effectively counter attacks and turn defense into scoring opportunities.

•    Leg Defense – Solidifying technique against single and double legs, with smart re-attacks and counters.

•    Crack Down – Breaking down and finishing from critical scramble positions.

•    Seatbelt Whizzer – Understanding leverage and using it to control and escape from upper-body ties.

•    Par Terre – Both offense and defense, with a deep dive into turns, transitions, and guts that can win tight matches.