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Nelson. A nelson hold is a grappling hold which is executed by one person from behind the opponent, generally when both are on the mat face down with the opponent under the aggressor. One or both arms are used to encircle the opponent's arm under the armpit, and secured at the opponent's neck. Several different nelson holds exist, and they can ...
Sep 22, 2006 · Half Nelson: Directed by Ryan Fleck. With Ryan Gosling, Jeff Lima, Shareeka Epps, Nathan Corbett. An inner-city junior high school teacher with a drug habit forms an unlikely friendship with one of his students after she discovers his secret.
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Half Nelson is a 2006 American drama film directed by Ryan Fleck and written by Fleck and Anna Boden.The film stars Ryan Gosling, Shareeka Epps and Anthony Mackie.It was scored by Canadian band Broken Social Scene. 26-year-old Gosling was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance, becoming the seventh-youngest nominee in the category at the time.
Aug 11, 2006 · R. 1h 46m. By Manohla Dargis. Aug. 11, 2006. “Half Nelson” is that rarest of marvels — an American fiction film that wears its political heart on its sleeve. It’s a small film with a long ...
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half nelson: [noun] a wrestling hold in which one arm is thrust under the corresponding arm of an opponent and the hand placed on the back of the opponent's neck — compare full nelson.
Jan 23, 2006 · Dan Dunne (Ryan Gosling) is a history teacher at a Brooklyn school. Though well-liked by his students and colleagues, he secretly spends his evenings hopping bars and getting high. A female ...
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Sep 16, 2021 · Although the Half Nelson is one of the simplest grappling moves, it is also one of the most effective. It can be used to pin an opponent, transition to a dominant position, or just make them uncomfortable. However, what this technique is used for the most is breaking an opponent’s posture. By putting pressure on the crown of the head, many ...
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