When it comes to wrestling, there are many styles and variations of rules and regulations within those styles. Weight classes are also very important within Greco-Roman wrestling. Knowing these rules can be the difference between success and failure and between competing and being disqualified. Greco-Roman wrestling weight classes are as follows: Each wrestling style has…
Wrestling is one of those sports that almost anyone can compete in, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that everyone will be good at it. There’s a massive difference between ‘being a wrestler’ and ‘being a good wrestler.’ For those who aren’t born naturals, how long does it usually take to become good at the sport? It takes…
The type of wrestling they teach in high school is known as folkstyle wrestling. When taught in high school it is also referred to as scholastic wrestling. Folkstyle wrestling is unique to the United States and is mostly taught in our middle schools, high schools, and colleges. Folkstyle wrestling is somewhat similar to the freestyle wrestling…
If you’re new to the world of folkstyle wrestling, you may be wondering about some of the terminology, as well as the object of the sport. Terms such as a fall or technical fall in wrestling can be confusing at first. A fall or a pin in wrestling is the object of the sport. A successful…
There are a ton of tough sports to choose from if you enjoy a challenge. But of all the sports out there many people would argue that the hardest sport is wrestling. But is this true? Is wrestling really the toughest sport in the world? Wrestling is one of the toughest sports in the world….
Beach wrestling is a wrestling sport held on sand. It’s widely practiced all around the world by men and women. But what exactly is beach wrestling, and what makes it different from other wrestling styles? Beach wrestling, aka sand wrestling, is an international wrestling style for men and women performed on beach sand. It’s popular…
BJJ and wrestling are both great grappling martial arts. However, if you are interested in MMA or self-defense you might wonder which style is better. The truth is that you need both BJJ and wrestling for MMA. This is because ( excluding catch wrestling ) wrestling does not have submissions. But most would agree that…
Grappling and wrestling are both terms you are probably familiar with. However, unless you are an experienced wrestler or grappler you might not know the difference between the two. So then what is the difference between wrestling and grappling? The difference between wrestling and grappling is that grappling is an umbrella term for many martial…
In the US we practice folkstyle wrestling or scholastic wrestling in middle and high school. Before you or your child begin it is important to know the rules in high school wrestling. Though the rules of high school wrestling are simple they do take time to learn. The rules of high school wrestling state that proper attire must…
The suplex is a very well-known takedown in freestyle and Greco-roman wrestling. However, many people view the suplex as a dangerous takedown. For this reason, you might wonder if the suplex is allowed in folkstyle wrestling that is practiced in American high schools and Colleges. A suplex is not allowed in folkstyle wrestling because of the danger…