Get Inspired: How to get into wrestling
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Why get into wrestling? | Improve your core strength and fitness, boost your self-confidence and have fun at the same time! |
Is there a cheap option? | It's a cheap sport full stop - the only compulsory kit is a pair of boots. |
What if I want a proper workout? | Wrestling is excellent training for both strength and cardiovascular fitness. |
Is there a disability option? | GB Wrestling actively welcome those with disabilities getting involved - see below. |
Is there a family option? | Simple forms of primary-school wrestling lead to competitive structures, with parents encouraged to volunteer. |
Wrestling is a sport steeped in Olympic heritage, with two main disciplines; Greco-Roman and Freestyle. The aim is to pin your opponent to the mat, and can be a lot of fun, while building strength, agility and stamina.
There are plenty of options for people to get involved, with clubs across the UK, external.
Greco-Roman Wrestling
This discipline forbids holds below the waist, and a match is one-on-one in three rounds, each lasting two minutes. Greco-Roman is practised across the country, use the find a club page, external to get started.
Freestyle Wrestling
Freestyle wrestling allows the use of leg holds, and combines traditional wrestling styles with judo and sambo techniques. As in Greco-Roman, the aim is to pin your opponent to the mat, find a club, external to get started..
Disability wrestling
GB Wrestling actively welcome those with disabilities getting involved with the sport and have a number of facilities set up around the country to just that.
Contact your local club, external to find out what opportunities may be available for you.
Coaching & volunteering
For those interested in coaching, British Wrestling has a pathway to help you develop your skills, and those of your athletes. For more information on courses near you click here., external
All clubs need a chair, secretary and treasurer to help things run smoothly as well as officials, coaches and judges. Whatever role you're interested in, Join In, external has opportunities to volunteer in your area.
- Published13 August 2018