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
Olga Butkevych, originally from Ukraine, representing Team GB in May 2012
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
Asgarov wins men's freestyle 60kg
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
Wrestling isn't currently a Paralympics sport, although some want that to change.
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