The whole title is "Fabian von Auerswald basic techniques part 1".
Having watched it several times and worked through it with my friends I feel like writing a small review of it, so that other ringen-friendly people might get a taste of it.
And let me just say, it is awesome.
It consists of 5 chapters, divided into the following categories of techniques:
1 - Abwinden/Wrapping techniques
2 - Das Radt/ The Wheel
3 - Das Schlossringen/ Wrestling when locked together
4 - Die Huffe / Hip throws
5 - Der Haken / Hook throws
Each of the mentioned chapters having somewhere between 4-6 different techniques.
All of the action is clear presented, with a good voiceover giving limited but detailed instruction.
One first get to see the move, then it is broken down into step-by-step instruction where they halt the video into a still picture at key points, this then followed by the technique in action. (This latter might go a bit fast as they do it really fast.) I find this to be a really useful way of presenting the material.
Some of the downsides of the DVD, as there are as always some:
First, it is perhaps a bit "dark", it is filmed in a dark environment, not the biggest problem in the world but some people might prefer more lights.
Second, and this is more important: It is not basic. By this I mean that I would not recommend it for a total new wrestler as the material and some of the throws really require some experience to pull off or understand. A newbie could come a long way by this DVD alone, but I feel that it is much more suited to the intermediates and experienced guys.
All in all I like it, (except that Irish music that gets repetitive) it is just what I wanted from a DVD on ringen:
Clear instruction, tons of material and some humor. There is even a lion! Just be aware that if you are totaly new then you might struggle a bit more than I did with it. I give it two thumbs up and say that if you do KdF or are interested in old school wrestling you should go and get it. I got mine directly from the source by sending them an email at ringschule (at) o2 . pl
