Wrestling

In high school I was able to start a high school sports talk show with the help of a couple of my friends. We ended up creating a weekly show that aired across the local cable station. Soon...

Losing six pounds in a week is a difficult task, but one that may be necessary for athletes who participate in sports that require weigh-ins prior to competition such as wrestling, boxing or...

Pro wrestling is as much about color and spectacle as it is about in-ring skill, so wrestlers are often looking for ways make themselves, or rather their characters, stand out and get noticed....

To ensure the quality and safety of your wrestling mats, it is important that mats are kept clean and free of any gouges, nicks or tears. These following steps can restore your mats back to their...

Since the popularity of wrestling and mixed martial arts has increased, many fitness clubs offer classes and opportunities for amateurs to compete. Although you can purchase pants and other gear...

From the ring of a professional wrestling match to the mat of an amateur freestyle match, the shoes can help distinguish a wrestler from his opponent, as well as leave a lasting memory with the...

Wrestling is one of the most physically demanding high school sports. Not only do these wrestlers push themselves when they reach competition, but the actual preparation is more strenuous. Whether...

Wrestling has been around for thousands of years and has evolved into a popular spectator sport. Beginning as a basic form of competition, it now spans from the professional ranks down to early...

Wrestling is a combat sport and martial art practiced in a number of different styles. Wrestlers wear highly specialized equipment. Some of this equipment is designed to protect the wrestler or to...

I am a definite fan WWE superstars like Jeff Hardy, Kane, Triple X, Rey Mysterio, John Cena, and of course HBK. They keep us entertained every week with the WWE rumors, gossip and drama, and...

Do you collect Wrestling Figures but don't have enough money to buy a ring? Well this will show you how to make your own wrestling figures ring!

The popularity of wrestling has grown over the years. Some fans enjoy receiving wrestling-themed gifts. You can give wrestling gifts for an anniversary, a birthday, a graduation or for no special...

To a wrestler, a belt means many things. The greatest wrestlers win championship belts that show everyone else who is No. 1. Just like any clothing accessory, however, a belt also makes a fashion...

Wrestling headgear is an extremely important piece of protective equipment. Wrestling headgear was developed to protect the ears of the wrestler from getting what is known as "cauliflower ear" or...

Wrestling is a great sport for kids to be involved in. Wrestling teaches kids work ethic, responsibility, and a lot of other important skills they will use in life. This guide will help you to...

Collegiate, high school and even middle school wrestlers have all been exposed to the desire to lose weight. Wrestling works on a weight class system and the myth is that if you drop weight (also...

A wrestling singlet is the uniform worn by most high school and collegiate amateur wrestlers in competition. There are a variety of different types of singlets to choose from, which largely...

Like any athlete, wrestlers need to be concerned with eating a proper diet. In many cases, they are required to maintain a certain weight, so they need to get the most nutritional value out of...

By following my step-by-step instructions, you will be better suited to challenge and possibly defeat a fire-breathing dragon in a wrestling match.

How do I become a professional wrestler... and how can I ultimately get a chance to work for the WWE? So many people ask this question, but not many find the right answers. As a female wrestling...

Wrestlers need to be in great shape to perform at a high level for a few minutes at a time. Part of being in great shape is having a good diet that enables you to perform at your best. Here are...

Losing weight for wrestling season is a tradition, but is it a safe practice? If a wrestler does it by starving himself two weeks before a meet, jogging in a plastic trash bag and sitting in a...

Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin characterized by reddish circles and bumps on the skin. Ringworm can be spread by skin-to-skin contact and from objects that have touched ringworm, and...

Street wrestling refers to amateurs who try to imitate what they have seen on TV using props and weapons. Find out how to wrestle safely with tips from the CEO of a wrestling school in this free...

Finisher moves in wrestling include the Famouser, a choke slam, the F-5 and the Texas cloverleaf. See a demonstration of these finishing moves with tips from the CEO of a wrestling school in this...

The banana split move in wrestling is a Greco-Roman and folk-style move that is sometimes incorporated in the professional rings. See a demonstration of this uncomfortable lock with tips from the...

Wrestling rings are available in 16-foot, 18-foot and 20-foot sizes, depending on the size of the training room or performance space. Learn about the different types of ropes and materials used to...

Pro wrestling moves include the collar to elbow tie up, the top wrist lock and the hammer lock, all of which look more painful than they actually are. Master the skill of performing these moves...

High-flying wrestling moves include the cross body, the flying elbow off the ropes, the double ax handle off the ropes and the springboard clothesline. See demonstrations of these moves with tips...

Freestyle wrestling is common to high school and college wrestling teams, and it is referred to as chain wrestling in the professional ring. See a demonstration of this close-contact style with...

Pee-wee wrestling refers to the basic beginner classes of the folk-style wrestling practiced in high school and college teams. Find out what is learned in pee-wee wrestling classes with tips from...

Anyone can learn to wrestle at a number of professional wrestling schools across the country, many of which put on shows to exhibit their students' skills. Find professional wrestling classes with...

Getting a job in the professional wrestling world can be difficult, but getting linked with one of the two major wrestling companies in the country can produce a good living. Find ways to crack...

Professional wrestling got started in the early part of the 20th century when carnival acts would have an audience member come up to fight the muscle man. Discover the origins of professional...

A basic wrestling skill is to take a fall without getting hurt, as well as to get back up in an advantageous position. Find out how to perform the most basic moves without harming the body with...

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is taking the world like wildfire. Hundreds of people are starting their own organizations and need cages for competition. I have came up with a few solutions regarding...

A high school wrestler's weight is important to his performance and his eligibility to compete. If you are under your classification's weight limit, you may not perform to the best of your...

There are two types of wrestling mats: Dollamur and Resilite. Dollamur mats are thinner than Resilite and not quite as durable, while the Resilite-style mats are made of the same foam material...

Selecting the correct wrestling head gear for your child is a necessary task, but it doesn't have to be daunting. Consider fit, style and cost but, above all, consider functionality and comfort.

The sport of wrestling is rapidly growing, with more than 159,000 athletes registered with USA Wrestling; logically, so is the importance of wrestling headgear in providing the athlete with...

Are you a WWE fan? If you are, then you are familiar with a clothesline. It puts your opponent on the floor and stops their momentum. They are one of the easiest yet most effective moves in the...

Are you a John Cena maniac? Do you want to learn how to be his best fan? The "You Can't See Me" name? It's simple and I can teach you how to be a great John Cena fan.

If you are a WWE fan, then you are familiar with the chokeslam. Some of WWE's greatest superstars do chokeslams as their finishing moves. The most famous wrestlers who do chokeslams are Kane,...

A takedown is a great way to start a wrestling match. It can also be used as a way to defend yourself. It just takes your opponent off their feet and sets you up to do another move to them. I'll...

Are you a WWE fan? I am. I love spears, don't you? Batista, Goldberg, Edge and other WWE superstars have amazing spears that you can learn how to do. I'll teach you how to spear like a pro.

Oftentimes, high school and collegiate wrestlers lose weight rapidly before matches since they feel it gives them the slightest competitive edge. There are ways to achieve this weight loss, but...

Up to 70 percent of our body composition is water, while our muscles, in particular, are 75 percent water. Dehydration takes place whenever the body uses up more water than it gets. Dehydration...

There is a high incidence of skin irritations and infection, such as ringworm and staph infections, among wrestlers and other grapplers. One of the best ways of reducing the frequency of these...

This is for the high school or college wrestling in need of dropping those last 2-8 pounds before a match or meet. This is a quick, sufficient, and safe way to lose the weight fast.

A professional wrestling ring may look like just a four-sided, roped-off stage, but the construction and use of a ring requires multiple parts that are used both for show and for safety.