FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What do I need for the first day of class?

Feel free to wear any workout shirt and shorts… and bring water too! Wrestling shoes are optional for the first class.

What gear is needed and where is the best place to get it?

All wrestlers will need wrestling shoes and headgear. A mouthpiece is optional, only required if you have braces.

Wrestling gear can be found at any sporting goods store, but we highly recommend WrestlingMart, located on the border of Lake Forest and Irvine. It’s the only wrestling store in the state, located right here in our area.

What is the student to coach ratio?

We typically have 2-3 coaches per class. Each class will have between 10-30 wrestlers.

What will I learn in my first few classes?

All new wrestlers will go through the Development program where they will be taught the basics and foundations of the sport of wrestling. Once wrestlers have a grasp on the basics, they will then move directly into the Intermediate level classes. In the Development class, wrestlers will learn:

Neutral Position (stance and motion, drop step, block down, sprawl, inside control, v-block)

Takedown Basics (double leg, single leg, high crotch)

Bottom Referee’s Position (stand up, switch)

Top Referee’s Position (arm chop, far ankle/far knee, half nelson/wrist, scoring)

When is wrestling season?

Wrestling season runs November through February for beginner wrestlers. Advanced wrestlers run through the end of March and many continue on year round.

Do I have to go to all the tournaments on the team calendar?

You can pick and choose which ones you would like to go to, but being that there are only 8-10 tournaments during the season, we recommend going to as many as possible to get the experience.

What should I expect at tournaments?

Each wrestler will be paired up with another wrestler of similar age, and weight. The age should be within a year of each other and the weight difference should be no more than 7 lbs. Also, first year wrestlers will wrestle other first year wrestlers.
Wrestling tournaments are super exciting to watch, but they can run a bit long (at least 3-4 hours). Please pack snacks and games for siblings.
It is common to wrestle a teammate in a tournament. If you choose not to wrestle that is okay. You will just forfeit the match and wait for the next one.
In rare occasions you may not have an opponent your age and weight. If that is the case you can either wrestle in a different division (higher weight or age) or receive a refund of your tournament fees.
You will see parents being hard on their kids. We ask that you keep the environment as positive as possible as it can get pretty competitive. Our goal is for them to have a positive learning experience, learn how to persevere, test their limits, and stand strong knowing that they can push harder and farther than they ever thought they could, ultimately developing their character. By keeping it positive for your wrestler, you will be given a much greater chance that they will continue with the sport as they get older.

What is the cancelation policy?

We know not all things in life go as planned! Session refunds will be issued within the first 14 days of the start date of the session (minus the fees for classes attended). After the first 14 days, credit will be issued for future sessions. Please note there are no credits or refunds for partial months.

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