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How to Learn Beach Wrestling

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Are you looking for an outlet to release tension and stress? Why not try Beach Wrestling? Beach Wrestling is a form of traditional wrestling that has become very popular in recent years. Of course, beach wrestling is practiced on the beach inside a circle that is 20 feet in diameter, wearing nothing but a swimsuit. Beach Wrestling has become very popular in the wrestling community. The word has spread that this competition is professionally organized and competitive. Wrestlers and spectators alike have a great time enjoying the beautiful beaches, basking in the sun watching talented wrestlers compete. Read on to learn more.

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions

    Wrestler Prerequisites

  1. Step 1

    Organize age categories for both male and female wrestlers. Ranges can be ages 10 to 15 years, 16 to 20 years and 21 and older.

  2. Step 2

    Assign weight categories according to the body size and build of each wrestler. Four to six weight categories are all that is required. An official weigh-in is not required.

  3. Step 3

    Regulate dress code by requiring male wrestlers to wear swimming trunks and female wrestlers to wear swimsuits (one piece or two piece).

  4. Step 4

    Distribute a uniquely numbered ankle band to each wrestler representing each age and weight category. After each match the loser gives the ankle band to the referee.

  5. Competition Play Strategy

  6. Step 1

    Follow the referee. The competition is managed by a single referee who makes all the decisions, which are final and cannot be questioned. If neither wrestler is able to attain a victory within the timeframe, the referee will decide the match.

  7. Step 2

    Conduct the competition win strategy through direct elimination within a 3 minute timeframe. A wrestler can win the competition against an opponent by scoring any one of the following: Holding an opponent's shoulders down to the sand, double takedown, double throw, forcing an opponent out of the competition area.

  8. Step 3

    Know the penalties. Committing any of the following will result in a penalty: Kicking or punching, hair pulling, using any oily substance on the body, holds that may result in bodily injury or intentional interruption of the match.

  9. Step 4

    Know the classifications. Winning classifications are one first place, one second place and two third places for each weight category.

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