Technique: Interview with James Tietema-Wrestling, Handfighting, & Life
Photo Credit: muskegoncc.edu Michigan Wrestling Resource recently caught up with James Tietema for a short interview. James Tietema is a former college coach and wrestler. He was an All-American (NCAA D2) at the University of Findley, and National Finalist (NJCAA) wrestling at Muskegon CC. He won a state title for West Ottawa HS in Holland, MI and amassed over 100 falls in his prep career. In other words, he's good so listen up. MWR: You just taught a clinic on Handfighting at Myrmidon Training Systems. What can you tell us about your experience? What stood out to you about teaching in that environment? James Tietema: Its a small space so its very personal and you are able to interact with the wrestlers more which lets you have a bigger impact on them learning the technique showed. MWR: How important is the skill of handfighting to the success of a wrestler? Tietema: The higher level you wrestle the better you need to be at hand fighting. I think ...