Wrestling

BadgerFu57 · 08-18-2003, 02:37 PM

I am going to be a sophomore in high school next year, and my new school offers wrestling as a sport. I am interested in doing it. I have a little background in wrestling from 5th and 6th grade, but have not done it since then. I have done some Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu this summer.

What are your thoughts about wrestling? I only have 3 years of high school left, and playing high school sports would be cool (I played football at my old school, but don't want to play again this year). I think it would be fun and challenging. I am interested in thoughts on the whole subject not just self-defense and fighting.

Any wrestlers/ex-wrestlers on here?

Lizard · 08-18-2003, 03:50 PM

Never done wrestling (apart from when me and my friends used to play WWF!) or sparred with a wrestler. But I suppose it will give you some simple effective takedowns, some ability to move around on the ground and some knowledge of how to counter takedowns. All of which are useful.

As a sport it probably is fun and exciting (at least if your good enough to win ever so often). Plus it should be good excersise (also good for self defense actualy).

Mr. Heel Hook · 08-18-2003, 03:54 PM

My God, I wish I was young again just so I could join the wrestling team. It gives a great foundation in many things. It's take downs are great and you will always have a chance to practice (spar) with other people letting you develope your ground balance. Do it, it will reward you big time in the future.

smith&wesson · 08-18-2003, 04:12 PM

Do it!
If you like it try Greco/Roman style. Okay, old school, but if you are a master in it the other things come easy.

spiderchoke · 08-18-2003, 04:53 PM

By all means, do it.

The experience in ground fighting and position as well as having good base, and control on the ground will be priceless to your jiu-jitsu in the future.

What is the worst that could happen, You could be killed in a tragic hamster fire in the science lab next door.

damn flammable hamsters!

Good luck!

"Everday spent training is one day closer to learning something."
....Spiderchoke

platinum_angel · 08-18-2003, 05:04 PM

i agree i am a senior this year and it will be my first year wrestling and last. good workout and it will have good takedown to teach you.

Bjjexpertise@be · 08-18-2003, 05:59 PM

It's my sophomore year as well

. I've thought about training with the wrestling team but not joining it(i hate the spandex). So maybe i'll join it.

BadgerFu57 · 08-18-2003, 11:02 PM

Thanks for your input. Basically, all I have left to do is talk to the coach. As long as he doesn't make me go bolemic/anorexic or resort to using the F'word every other word, it's somewhat a done deal.

I am going to miss BJJ but it will make me only want to do it more when given the chance.

And the workouts are going to turn me into a conditioning beast.

BadgerFu57 · 08-18-2003, 11:04 PM

I just hope I don't end up like Dan Severn. That guy couldn't end a fight to save his life.

Mr. Heel Hook · 08-18-2003, 11:07 PM

Hey now, you live the beast alone. He tries at least.

MrPoopy · 08-18-2003, 11:23 PM

In wrestling, you won't just learn simple takedowns. You will develope shooting, and a lot of other stuff you won't learn in most of the popular grappling martial arts.

If I were you, I'd do it.

Szczepankiewicz · 08-19-2003, 09:40 AM

Quote:

If I were you, I'd do it.

That is because Mr. Poopy loves to roll around with sweaty people.

Grape_Ape · 08-19-2003, 11:19 AM

Don't forget the spandex.

Szczepankiewicz · 08-19-2003, 11:29 AM

Nah.

I prefer old style Olympic training.

Just like the Greeks.

BadgerFu57 · 08-19-2003, 10:13 PM

and they say grapplers are susceptible to groin attacks. Heh, the Greeks had their wankers hanging out. Think of all the new submissions that could be developed.

08-18-2003, 02:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
BadgerFu57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 437	Wrestling I am going to be a sophomore in high school next year, and my new school offers wrestling as a sport. I am interested in doing it. I have a little background in wrestling from 5th and 6th grade, but have not done it since then. I have done some Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu this summer. What are your thoughts about wrestling? I only have 3 years of high school left, and playing high school sports would be cool (I played football at my old school, but don't want to play again this year). I think it would be fun and challenging. I am interested in thoughts on the whole subject not just self-defense and fighting. Any wrestlers/ex-wrestlers on here? __________________ Kodoku So Tsuyoya Ni Kaete

08-18-2003, 03:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lizard Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 985	Never done wrestling (apart from when me and my friends used to play WWF!) or sparred with a wrestler. But I suppose it will give you some simple effective takedowns, some ability to move around on the ground and some knowledge of how to counter takedowns. All of which are useful. As a sport it probably is fun and exciting (at least if your good enough to win ever so often). Plus it should be good excersise (also good for self defense actualy). __________________ Enemies Strengthen, Allies weaken.

08-18-2003, 03:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mr. Heel Hook Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Pepperell MA Posts: 441	My God, I wish I was young again just so I could join the wrestling team. It gives a great foundation in many things. It's take downs are great and you will always have a chance to practice (spar) with other people letting you develope your ground balance. Do it, it will reward you big time in the future. __________________ "A deer admires a lion. But all the members of our family are lions. So it doesn't matter which lion I admire. " -Rener Gracie-

08-18-2003, 04:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
smith&wesson Novice Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Europe Posts: 104	Do it! If you like it try Greco/Roman style. Okay, old school, but if you are a master in it the other things come easy. __________________ Just when you start thinking in a fight that you're going to knock somebody out, that's usually when they take your legs out from under you and put you on your ass. (Randy Couture)

08-18-2003, 04:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
spiderchoke Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 134	By all means, do it. The experience in ground fighting and position as well as having good base, and control on the ground will be priceless to your jiu-jitsu in the future. What is the worst that could happen, You could be killed in a tragic hamster fire in the science lab next door. damn flammable hamsters! Good luck! "Everday spent training is one day closer to learning something." ....Spiderchoke __________________ "Every Man I meet is in some way my superior.....In that, I learn of him." .......Ralph Waldo Emerson

08-18-2003, 05:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
platinum_angel Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: heaven and hell Posts: 714	i agree i am a senior this year and it will be my first year wrestling and last. good workout and it will have good takedown to teach you. __________________ In order to experience true peace you must first overcome true hardship. remember the wind, for it flows through all of us. I like smeg-ma chips. for all those who i offend............i don't give a shit

08-18-2003, 05:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
Bjjexpertise@be Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: florida Posts: 1,811	It's my sophomore year as well . I've thought about training with the wrestling team but not joining it(i hate the spandex). So maybe i'll join it. __________________ Mike Brewer's 2008 Athleticon Challenge!!! 45563 Pushups Completed 45563 Situps Completed

08-18-2003, 11:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
BadgerFu57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 437	Thanks for your input. Basically, all I have left to do is talk to the coach. As long as he doesn't make me go bolemic/anorexic or resort to using the F'word every other word, it's somewhat a done deal. I am going to miss BJJ but it will make me only want to do it more when given the chance. And the workouts are going to turn me into a conditioning beast. __________________ Kodoku So Tsuyoya Ni Kaete

08-18-2003, 11:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
BadgerFu57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 437	I just hope I don't end up like Dan Severn. That guy couldn't end a fight to save his life. __________________ Kodoku So Tsuyoya Ni Kaete

08-18-2003, 11:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
Mr. Heel Hook Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Pepperell MA Posts: 441	Hey now, you live the beast alone. He tries at least. __________________ "A deer admires a lion. But all the members of our family are lions. So it doesn't matter which lion I admire. " -Rener Gracie-

08-18-2003, 11:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
MrPoopy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Ks Posts: 782	In wrestling, you won't just learn simple takedowns. You will develope shooting, and a lot of other stuff you won't learn in most of the popular grappling martial arts. If I were you, I'd do it. __________________ MrPoopy

08-19-2003, 11:19 AM	#13 (permalink)
Grape_Ape Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 87	Don't forget the spandex.

08-19-2003, 11:29 AM	#14 (permalink)
Szczepankiewicz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Meridian, ID, USA Posts: 4,109	Nah. I prefer old style Olympic training. Just like the Greeks.

08-19-2003, 10:13 PM	#15 (permalink)
BadgerFu57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 437	and they say grapplers are susceptible to groin attacks. Heh, the Greeks had their wankers hanging out. Think of all the new submissions that could be developed. __________________ Kodoku So Tsuyoya Ni Kaete

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