Why Austin Desanto’s Fireman’s Series Was So Good

[@kidswrestlingtechniques]

Coach love your videos. Hey you are missing one big thing in your studies of Desanto, his head position. He is a left leg lead with head position on the left shoulder of the opponent. 99.9% of wrestlers will place their head on the right shoulder area of an opponent. Aaron Pico wrestled in a similar fashion. This concept does two important things for a left leg lead; 1. Improves his defense because he only needs to defend one attack, a single leg. It makes other attacks like duck-unders and high-crotch really difficult for an opponent. DeSanto had the best single leg defense in the country if you go back and review film. 2. It allows him to be in better position to finish a fireman's carry because it takes the opponents head position out of the defensive equation, and of course inside control, hand position defense is eliminated also. As Ridge Lovett told me, made him feel awkward, especially with his foot work, having his head pushed to that side because he was not used to it.

[@earnyourgold]

I pinned this comment so hopefully everyone who watches the video see it. Thank you. I really appreciate it

[@TylerJayWalker]

I guess it's swapping head side from the standard over/underhook tie with an opponent - generally the head is on the underhook side as you work that, but this is an interesting distinction. It makes sense since he's aggressively seeking to work the over tie to work this series. Thanks for highlighting it.

[@user-tv1tp2fr1u]

1:57 2 examples of stutterstep setup 3:40 2 examples of slipped off tricep for inside dump 4:14 in and out finish 6:10 seatbelt whizzer (sneaky leg) 7:35 3 examples pop head out on barrel roll 9:30 elbow pass hi c’s

[@davidc9396]

I wrestled a loooong time ago. I only wish the internet was around back then! This is a great video. Really breaks down Desanto's techniques in a way that make them understandable and teachable. You younger wrestlers out there are lucky to have such cool tools at your disposal. Good luck to everyone!

[@earnyourgold]

Thank you

[@marktennenhouse6869]

Wow. Very convincing lessons. Isn't it strange and amazing that nobody has taught the value of the Fireman's Carry in the last 30 years? But, in Judo they started using it a few years back and it was so ridiculously effective that it changed the sport. Eventually, they had to change the rules to ban leg grabs using the hands altogether, much like Greco Roman.

[@rhigel2269]

I used the fireman's carry in judo matches back in the early 70's. However, some judo judges disallowed it back then.

[@rainbro7941]

I've seen so many opportunities for a fireman's this year. I'm not the head coach though so it doesn't mean anything.

[@kanucks9]

The fireman's carry is one of the standard techniques of Judo. Of course it's been illegal since they banned leg grabs...

[@rhigel2269]

@@kanucks9 I never grabbed pants. I used the barrel roll style fireman's carry with my hand between the legs. The Japanese referee disallowed my throw on the top-seated person, because I didn't grasped the jacket tail in the back. When I complaint, this referee required me to get on my knees to apolozed. I lost the bout on a referee decision. In other tournaments the other American referees allowed my throws after I grabbed the jacket hanging down between the legs with my right hand. I am left-handed, so I grapped the opponent's right sleeve with my head tucked tightly into the opponent's right armpit. I struck quickly, to avoid chokes and being throw myself. One tall guy tossed me in my first tournament; and as he landed on me, knock the wind of of me. I learned from that loss to move quicker. Otherwise, these guys will toss your ass down on the match in a heartbeat.

[@Yinzer808]

The fireman’s carry only works on guys who sweat minimally the entire match. If you perspire at all, you slip off the elbow every time. This is definitely a lighter weight move. Not many guys 175+ have much success with it because of arm size and slip

[@darktide7596]

Wanted to say keep this up man. I been doing this for my kids for years on my phone, or in little clips. Your videos over past year I've used to explain 2nd moves, and how big boys set up things I'm teaching them. It all started with the Dump/Sucker Drag/Barrel Roll series, or as we called in 20 year ago in high school. The Ohio State Special. Thank you.

[@earnyourgold]

Thanks man. Glad the videos are helpful. And it's so crazy that it was called the Ohio State special because I learned the series originally from Kollin Moore

[@johnbwill]

I live in Australia - we have no wrestling program in any of our schools - and IU have always lamented it. It's one of the things I love about the USA. So, I dabbled in wrestling by travelling to India - and doing a little pit wrestling. Eventually, i went to brazil - started Jiu Jitsu back in the late 80's - and have made my living with that ever since. But I love wrestling - and with minimal resources Downunder I find great resources like your channel - to help out with t-down work. Thank you very much. You have perhaps the best wrestling channel

[@dubtechnosessions3161]

In HS I saw the fireman's used a TON but wrestling JUCO I would rarely see it used being that at the JUCO level the defensive iq of the opponent is much higher. The fact that Desanto was able to hit it on the best guys @ the D1 level is a testament to the technician he was. That and he actually used it as a part of a series of moves, which made it so effective. A+ Analysis/Breakdown. Subscribed and hit the 🔔

[@earnyourgold]

Thanks man

[@qwerty9091000]

your breakdowns are great man, keep up this stuff!

[@earnyourgold]

Thanks, will do!

[@yankeesuperstar]

Great job-I wish I had you as a coach when I was a kid.

[@earnyourgold]

Thank you. I appreciate it

[@LasVegasPromoterguy]

great content, wish you were around when i was in high school !

[@earnyourgold]

Thank you

[@GuyFromSC]

EYGM Gang gang! Video is 🔥 man! This series is gonna blow you up my guy! Keep it up bro! 🙏🏼👏🏼💯🫵🏼☝🏼🏅

[@earnyourgold]

Gang gang!

[@towelfn4320]

4:20 bro he turns to the ref like “tf i scored the takedown hurry up” had me rolling 🤣

[@HawkofValhalla]

That Snap faceplant was amazing. RBY was able to stop him by putting the hand back and being an athletic freak so others thought it would work too. Problem is they arent the athletic freak that RBY is so ADS would faceplant them when they tried. Hard to stop you face from hitting the mat when you hand isnt out in front of you.

[@earnyourgold]

Yeah I still don't understood how RBY managed to get away with that and not even give up a takedown in their later matches. Dude is underrated. Feel like he doesn't get enough credit

[@WilliamsWrestlin]

The outside carry to sweep single will have your opponent fall on their face. Happened to me when I was training with the 🇩🇴 national team

[@TristonSchultz-g1f]

such an awesome breakdown

[@MegaComicbooks]

excellent video, thanks so much for the detailed breakdown

[@parker4359]

i remember on a camp trip he taught us a fireman’s carry

[@RebelsWrestlingHypeHouse]

Great breakdown

[@earnyourgold]

Thank you

[@ruthau7999]

Coach very intelligent analysis!

[@earnyourgold]

Thank you

[@thatgui88]

Good analysis one of the best content on wrestling I'm srs

[@earnyourgold]

Glad you think so

[@deanwilliams8724]

awesome technique analysis!

[@earnyourgold]

Thank you

[@Mma-basement-215]

Great break down awesome

[@earnyourgold]

Thank you

[@tylercravens4226]

love the vid my man!

[@earnyourgold]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Prod-MellowDrama]

Love your videos

[@patrickkanas3874]

My brother had to smoothest fireman's carry when he was in high school. I wasn't as good as him, but I loved that move, and I never understood why almost nobody else did it

[@earnyourgold]

Yeah it's a great move

[@kaffeephilosophy]

Something happened to him, junior or senior year, that made him unable to finish-even if he got to the legs. In his B10 match against RBY (2022), he got to his legs, and could’ve finished, but stopped. It might’ve been physical or mental problems. It sucks, knowing that if DeSanto had remained the beast he was or improved, he could’ve been the one to beat and end RBY’s tear in 2022.

[@micahjosephson688]

RBY made massive jumps his last 2 years. DeSanto had crazy improvement but not enough to overtake RBY.

[@kaffeephilosophy]

@@micahjosephson688 Probably. But looking back at the 2022 B10 match, it seemed like DeSanto was getting the upper-hand. I would’ve loved to see DeSanto go against RBY in the NCAA final, rather than semifinal. Maybe DeSanto would’ve attained some epiphany then.

[@backup-yq6lf]

Can you Cover the Spencer lee Arm bar Tilt Series?

[@lukashoel8242]

Would definitely watch

[@earnyourgold]

Yeah that's definitely planned. That's my favorite folkstyle wrestler. There's a pretty good breakdown on it on YT already and honestly that guy did an amazing job explaining everything

[@eusticewrestling9945]

Great video 👍

[@earnyourgold]

Thanks 👍

[@michaels333]

Great content 🙏⚡️ Thank you

[@bradyrobin6356]

True story: I wrestled desanto at a youth tournament once and after the match I told him he had a good fireman’s carry and he replied “it’s actually not a fireman’s carry, it’s a dump.”

[@thos1618]

Can we just call it a Barrel-Roll?

[@jesseenck2687]

Good video, great breakdown, too technical. I went to school right over from him and we spent a descent amount of time together in the wrestling room during post season training (very different weight classes). The grip strength is accurate. The rest isn't cause of talent or God given ability. He just worked harder than anyone I've ever met in my 11 years wrestling and my almost 24 years of life. Man's is insane and he deserves all the great things that have come to him

[@earnyourgold]

Thank you. And yeah man the kid is unreal. Still remember when he broke the 4x California State Champ at the Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic. It's crazy that he was so close to never being a State Champ

[@nategalvan3907]

Two videos in one day! Alright awesome

[@DANVIIL]

Excellent!

[@americanaamerican]

Good video man

[@earnyourgold]

Appreciate it

[@mediumchicago_pizza]

great video bro u did ur thing

[@earnyourgold]

Preciate it bro

[@jamesonpolking5335]

I was at a camp with Desanto and he showed his fireman’s and he said when he hits it he slides his head to the chest and he doesn’t pick it up because it releases all his pressure if he picks his head up but great breakdown

[@portfolio641]

can taller wrestlers hit this technique?

[@earnyourgold]

Of course

[@chrisjurewicz6339]

Great break down.

[@earnyourgold]

Thank you

[@navajokimball7573]

I love this Chanel

[@earnyourgold]

Thank you

[@smeeks247]

Just coming across your channel. This is amazing. May I ask if you could break your series down into playlist?

[@earnyourgold]

Thank you and yeah of course. I'll do that

[@ericsperformanceparts1647]

10:28 Nice Foot Sweep

[@romansutton6813]

I was always a low single kind of guy but after watching DeSanto I wish I developed my fireman more.

[@backup-yq6lf]

How does he know when to go for a inside or outside

[@BadgerWolf-19]

tricep control is everything

[@chasingthecharles]

Thank you 🙏

[@earnyourgold]

No problem

[@TylerJayWalker]

I feel really dumb b/c I never thought about inside vs outside. I've done both but never really thought about that as an explicitly different part of the move. Cool, thanks!

[@michaelbradford4444]

Knowing a mans strengths is one thing...taking that away from him is much easier said than done !

[@earnyourgold]

Always so crazy to me that he was able to continually hit it and that Lee is still able to hit his rebar tilts against the best in the country. Guys have had years to prepare for it and still can't/couldn't crack the code (most guys, not all)

[@michaelbradford4444]

@@earnyourgold The only loss I'll never forget was due to me not being able to stop my opponent from doing that move on me. Back then it was called The Firemans Crawl...at least in my circle it was.

[@kenjimccoo7410]

That's why RBY was putting his arm behind his back to prevent the fireman's carry assaults from DeSanto, but you gotta be quick on your feet and athletic.

[@earnyourgold]

Yeah only RBY was able to successful pull that off. Not sure if Fix ever did it

[@finnstrauss3923]

Desanto went to my hs, he’s such a beast

[@earnyourgold]

Absolute animal

[@fabiopreka]

First… great stuff my man

[@parkerokane8883]

i missed the RBY matches in this video

[@earnyourgold]

They're from RBY's freshman year when he All-American'd

[@firemanv1]

@11:19 ideal situation for the head fireman's carry

[@jessefromal9093]

A shame cuz if he wlda went to PSU he clda been a NCAA champ 100%

[@rhigel2269]

DeStanto's behavior would not be allowed at Penn State. Coach Sanderson doesn't allow dirty wrestling or foul mouths on his team. DeStanto was a perfect fit at Iowa under those nasty coaches.

[@ryangalante]

U can say that but Suriano was still there

[@kev4850]

Penn State woulda definitely made him a champ

[@earnyourgold]

I felt like they should’ve redshirted him last year and bulked him up to 141. I think he would have been a heavy favorite

[@yanzongxiong28]

@@rhigel2269 ^^^

[@jomama969]

I wouldn’t necessarily say he could do it to both sides. Once RBY began keeping his left arm behind his back against Desanto, Austin never beat him again. So Penn State obviously saw a hitch in Desanto’s signature move somewhere.

[@scooterinmie1]

footsweep at 10:29 is insult to injury. haha

[@user-tv1tp2fr1u]

4:14 in and out finish

[@coryposey9513]

Nice commentary

[@earnyourgold]

Thank you

[@user-tv1tp2fr1u]

10:21’s wild

[@williamjarman7466]

I've seen people put their arms behind their back when they're wrestling Derringer

[@earnyourgold]

Dieringer was an absolute beast. Hate that more of his college matches aren't online. So powerful. Doubles, pancakes, and barrel rolls. One of my favorite wrestlers

[@user-tv1tp2fr1u]

9:31

[@l.rongardner2150]

DeSantis was a weight class higher than Spencer Lee. Could he beat Lee in Iowa intrasquad matches?

[@earnyourgold]

I honestly doubt it. Lee is a different breed. Like Gable. I'm sure Desanto was the perfect practice for him though

[@bilbobaggins7095]

If he would've been able to do this with a left arm grip as well he would've been a decent wrestler

[@dillonmackay683]

Wouldn’t call a 4x all American and one of the only wrestlers to beat RBY the past 3 years a decent wrestler

[@pocketssmith5933]

@Dillon Mackay he's a 3 time AA I believe but I completely agree. He didn't AA his freshman year at drexel.

[@persxnal]

better than anyone in your bloodline 💀

[@dillonmackay683]

@@pocketssmith5933 didn’t he lose in the blood round tho?

[@HawkofValhalla]

@@pocketssmith5933 covid year AA too. All top 8 ranked wrestlers during the covid year got AA honors so while yes he did lose in the round of 12 as a freshman he finished top 8 all three other years and was top 3 ranked during the covid year so 4xAA

[@Soa19843]

grip reaper

[@earnyourgold]

Nice name

[@mylilboymercado8662]

you look a lot like paniro johnson

[@earnyourgold]

I can't put a laughing emoji because I'm on the computer, but that's hilarious

[@InternetMunchies]

Rby laughing

[@earnyourgold]

RBY had/has a lot of respect for Desanto. Just hear him talk about him

[@Garrett1240]

Great breakdown