Steve Fittery first made his way onto the scene by going the d2 route where he became a two-time finalist at Shippensburg University.  He would later transfer to American University where he would became a two-time  d1 All-American, and in his senior season, one of the more devastating forces in college: he entered the NCAA tournament undfeated and ended his season third at 157lbs after losing to David Taylor in the semi finals.  Fittery finished his college career with more than 150 wins -an incredible feat- and with more than 85% of those being "bonus point" victories.  

His claw ride series is no doubt to blame for many of these bonus point victories.  Fittery's ability to turn his opponent with the claw is dependant on his ability to read his opponent's movement from a variety of positions.  Pay attention to his cues, and you'll be turnnig your competition with this series all day.  

Grip and Pressure 
Steve Fittery reveals the subtleties to his claw ride series. He shows how to turn your opponent from a variety of positions, all based of how he reacts once the claw is in.

Claw Ride When Opponent Does Nothing from Bottom
His opponent's best claw defense? To do nothing. Fittery shows a nice little trick that allows you to suck your opponent back for points. Fittery makes this look too easy.

Claw Ride Opponent Rolls
Steve Fittery shows an awesome counter and turn to when his opponent rolls after his claw is in. He gives an example of when he wrestled Jason Welch and was able to utilize his claw during that match.

Claw Ride When Opponent Sits Out
Here, Fittery shows how to adjust for a turn from from his opponent sits out. To counteract his sit out, you simply have to find room, rock him back, then throw your leg over his body.

Claw Ride When Opponent Stands Up
Another technique in Fittery's claw ride series, this move is useful when the bottom wrestler hits the stand up. By simply "chopping the tree," a wrestler can use his opponent's vulnerability to get easy back points.