Wrestling is one of the oldest Martial Arts in the world with official Wrestling competitions going as far back as ancient Greece. We teach Wrestling here at Absolute MMA in West Jordan, Utah as a Combat Sport. You’ll learn effective grappling techniques you can use both in organized competition (i.e. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournaments, Mixed Martial Arts) and in self-defense. In this blog post, you’ll learn different ways of how Wrestling can benefit you and be used in a practical way.
Can Wrestling be used in self-defense situations?
Wrestling is a highly effective form of self-defense. It helps you connect your striking skills and your grappling abilities in a seamless way. You learn how to dictate whether or not a fight stays on the feet or on the ground. With Wrestling, you learn how to use pressure and control to neutralize your attacker. You’ll have the tools needed to pin down your opponent and have better positions for landing devastating blows from the top like punches and elbow strikes.
Can Wrestling be used in different Martial Arts competitions?
Depending on the rules of the event, Wrestling can help you win in an organized competition. Here are two of the Combat Sports you can use skills you’ve gained from Wrestling to help you achieve victory:
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: Wrestling will help you in both Gi and No Gi competitions. You’ll have a better understanding of how to move your body. With Wrestling experience, you will also handle the intensity and pace that comes with competing in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
MMA: MMA requires you to put multiple skillsets together all at once. Not only do you have to know how to strike but you also have to know how to take a fight to the ground or stay on your feet. Wrestling will help you have the tools to defend against takedowns and even maintain dominant positions on the ground.
Will Wrestling help me improve my physical conditioning?
Due to its demanding nature, Wrestling can help you accomplish your fitness goals and get you in better shape. Wrestling engages your entire body doing everything from making you work both your pushing and pulling muscles at full intensity. There is also a range of mental and emotional benefits you’ll receive from learning how to Wrestle.
Physical benefits of Wrestling
As mentioned before, your overall physical health will improve with consistent Wrestling training. Here are several of the top physical benefits of Wrestling:
- Improved cardio: Your overall stamina will increase and you’ll be able to physically handle the demands of Wrestling. Since you won’t be as concerned with physically keeping up, you can focus more on the learning techniques. It won’t be as difficult to develop great technique when you’re not trying to catch your breath in every class.
- Greater flexibility: From the warmups to drilling moves in class, your mobility and flexibility will get better. Your ability to move and bend without getting injured will increase as you train consistently.
- Stronger body: Wrestling engages your entire body including your legs, core, and upper body. You use your whole body to do everything from sprawls to double leg takedowns. Over time, you’ll feel your body change and get stronger. Your ability to execute techniques under pressure will improve.
- Weight loss: If one of your goals is to lose weight, Wrestling can definitely help you do that. You’ll start to shed pounds with consistent training over time. As you put in the work to improve, you’ll also want to eat better to speed up your recovery in between classes.
With Wrestling, you’ll quickly start seeing positive changes in your health within the first month of training. Your body will start to adjust to the training and your capacity to do more will increase.
Mental/emotional benefits of Wrestling
You will definitely receive more than just physical benefits when it comes to learning how to Wrestle here at Absolute MMA. Wrestling can lead to mental and emotional benefits such as:
- New friends: There’s a natural camaraderie that comes from Wrestling. Classes are challenging so you’ll learn and grow together with your training partners who will quickly become your friends. You will enjoy cheering each other on as you improve your Wrestling skills.
- A healthy outlet for stress: Consistent exercise will help you feel better both mentally and emotionally. Regular workouts help the release of endorphins which can be energizing and uplifting. Wrestling class will help you take a mental and physical break from your normal day-to-day activities.
- Opportunity to learn a new skill: Learning a new skill helps you make new neural connections. You can also improve functions such as memory recall, problem-solving, and better concentration. These improvements will you in other areas of your life whether you’re at work or at home as you actively solve problems all around you.
- Greater self-confidence: One of the most noticeable benefits of learning how to Wrestle is an increase in self-confidence. When you willingly choose to do hard things, you become more resilient and less likely to back down from challenges in your life.
From making new friends to developing great mental fortitude, you’ll see the real benefits of Wrestling affect other areas of your life for the better.
What should I wear to Wrestling class?
The dress code for our Wrestling classes at Absolute MMA is the same as our No Gi Jiu Jitsu classes. We recommend you wear compression shorts/spats and/or grappling shorts with a top such as a rashguard or a t-shirt. It’s important to wear comfortable clothing free of pockets that allow for freedom of movement.
You’re also welcome to wear a mouthguard and headgear if you would like to. However, a mouthguard and headgear are not required to participate in Wrestling at Absolute MMA.
Try out Absolute MMA for a free one-week trial!
You can quickly start training for a whole week for free! You’re welcome to try out everything from our Wrestling and Muay Thai classes to Fitness and Conditioning classes. Here at Absolute MMA, there are classes for kids and adults. It’s a place where beginners, hobbyists, and active fighters of all levels train and learn together. Sign up for your free trial here: https://absolutemma.com/free-trial/