Full Nelson for Dummies

Hey there! Today, I'm going to explain to you what the term "Full Nelson" means. Now, imagine we're talking about a wrestling move that is used to control and immobilize your opponent. This move can be a bit tricky, but don't worry, I'll break it down for you in the easiest way possible. So, let's picture you and your friend standing face-to-face. Now, if you were to wrap both your arms around your friend's neck from behind, making sure that one arm goes under their arm and the other arm goes over their arm, with your hands meeting behind their head, that's what we call a Full Nelson. In simpler terms, it's like giving them a big bear hug from behind, locking their arms in place and controling their movement so they can't escape. It's called a Full Nelson because it uses both arms to fully control the person by applying pressure on their neck and upper body. But wait, there's more than one kind of Full Nelson! Another version of this move, known as the "Half Nelson," only uses one arm to control the opponent. The Full Nelson, being more powerful and restrictive, is often used in professional wrestling or martial arts to gain an advantage in a match. Think of it this way: imagine you are trying to hold a big bag of groceries tightly with both hands, making sure it doesn't slip away. That's similar to what a Full Nelson does, it ensures that your opponent won't be able to escape from your grip, just like the groceries won't slip from your hands. So, that's the basic idea behind a Full Nelson - it's a wrestling move where you wrap your arms around someone's neck from behind, using both hands to control and immobilize them. Pretty cool, huh? If anything is still unclear, don't hesitate to ask! We're here to help you understand.