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What is the point of wrestling?
Overview of Folkstyle Wrestling Rules. The object of the sport of wrestling is to put your opponent on his back — to pin your opponent. A pin (or fall) is when you put your opponent on his/her back with any part of both shoulders or both shoulder blades of your opponent in contact with the mat for two seconds.
Why did people participate in wrestling?
It was developed by ancient Greeks as a way to train soldiers in hand-to-hand combat. After defeating the Greeks, the Roman Empire borrowed from Greek wrestling but eliminated much of the brutality. The Greeks feared the true history of the sport would be lost, and so Greco-Roman wrestling was born.
Why should every boy wrestle?
Wrestling Develops Athleticism Balance, strength, coordination, and overall body awareness is fundamental in having success in the sport. Year after year kids will start practice with gymnastics, calisthenics, and activities that develop these skills. It provides a foundation of athleticism.
Why you should start wrestling?
They will gain strength and stamina, but wrestling also improves their mental health. Expect them to gain confidence and develop the ability to work with others as part of a team. Self-discipline is one of the most important skills they will learn and will help them out later in life as they start their careers.
Why is wrestling the best sport?
Wrestling is one of the greatest sports there is for helping young kids build their character, develop self confidence, improve discipline, and strengthen their will to succeed. The life skills and success principles that young wrestlers develop while learning to wrestle are very valuable in progressing in life.
Why do kids love wrestling?
Wrestling improves body awareness, balance, coordination and the ability to control someone else. Energy outlet -Kids have a ton of energy and they need a way to channel it. Wrestling practices and matches are non-stop with no down time. Competitiveness – If you are competitive by nature, you will love wrestling.
Why wrestling is the best sport for kids?
How is wrestling good for your body?
It helps develop overall strength in the core, shoulders and legs as well as general endurance. Wrestlers prepare similar to other sports with weight training, running and speed drills, in addition to practice with a partner.