What is "half nelson"

Half nelson \Half nelson\ (Wrestling) A hold in which one arm is thrust under the corresponding arm of the opponent, generally behind, and the hand placed upon the back of his neck. In the

full nelson both hands are so placed.

n. (context wrestling English) A hold in which the wrestler applying the hold puts one arm under the arm of their opponent and applies pressure to the back of their opponents head or neck.

n. a wrestling hold in which the holder puts an arm under the opponent's arm and exerts press on the back of the neck

Half Nelson may refer to:

• Nelson hold, a wrestling hold
• Half Nelson (album), a 1985 album by Willie Nelson
• Half Nelson (TV series), a 1985 TV series starring Joe Pesci
• Halfnelson (band), an American rock band, later renamed Sparks
  • Halfnelson (album), a 1971 album by the band
• Half Nelson (film), a 2006 film starring Ryan Gosling and Shareeka Epps
• "Half Nelson", a composition by Miles Davis from Workin' with the Miles Davis Quintet

Half Nelson is a 2006 American drama film directed by Ryan Fleck, written by Fleck and Anna Boden. The film stars Ryan Gosling, Shareeka Epps and Anthony Mackie. It was scored by Juno Award-winning Canadian band Broken Social Scene. Gosling received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his role in the film.

The story concerns an inner city middle-school teacher who forms a friendship with one of his students after she discovers that he has a drug habit. The film is based on a 19-minute film made by Boden and Fleck in 2004, titled Gowanus, Brooklyn. It premiered in competition at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival. It was released theatrically on August 11, 2006.

Half Nelson is a compilation album of duets performed by country singer Willie Nelson along with various other artists, released in 1985. It also includes a few never-before released hits as well.

Half Nelson is an American detective comedy series that aired on NBC from March 24, 1985 to May 10, 1985.