Off-Season Youth Wrestling

 

Our Off-Season Youth Wrestling program runs from February through September and is designed for children ages 6 and older.

This program gives young athletes an opportunity to continue developing their wrestling skills outside of the traditional school and club season. Training focuses on strong fundamentals, takedowns, positioning, control, scrambling, conditioning, and overall mat awareness.

The off-season is an important time for wrestlers to correct weaknesses, build confidence, improve technique, and prepare for the next competitive season. Practices are structured to challenge experienced wrestlers while still allowing newer athletes to learn at an appropriate pace.

Competition is encouraged but not required. Our goal is to help every athlete become more technically sound, disciplined, confident, and comfortable in live wrestling situations.

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What Athletes Will Work On

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• Stance, motion, and hand fighting

• Takedowns and takedown defense

• Escapes and reversals

• Top control and turns

• Scrambling and positional awareness

• Strength, conditioning, and athletic development

• Sportsmanship, focus, and confidence

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Who Can Join?

 

The program is open to athletes ages 6 and older. Both beginners and experienced wrestlers are welcome.

No previous wrestling experience is required. Athletes will be grouped and partnered as appropriately as possible based on age, size, experience, and ability.

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Program Dates

 

February through September

This is an off-season program and may adjust around tournaments, holidays, and other scheduled events.

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What to Wear

Athletes should wear clean athletic clothing that allows them to move freely. A fitted athletic shirt or rash guard with wrestling shorts or pocketless athletic shorts is recommended.

Wrestling shoes are encouraged but not required unless otherwise announced.

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Get Started

 

New athletes are welcome to try the program and see whether it is a good fit.

Contact Redmond Grappling Academy for current practice times, membership information, and availability.