Kombat Arts offers Olympic-level wrestling coaching for people of all skill levels, including competitive high school and junior level athletes, in partnership with the Harry Geris Wrestling Club.
What is wrestling?
Wrestling is a sport in which two unarmed opponents grapple with one another. The goal is to cause the opponent to lose balance and fall to the floor by throwing or tripping, and to ultimately pin the opponent’s shoulders to the floor through the use of body grips, strength, and leverage.
Randy Couture using Greco Roman Wrestling in the UFC
Competitive wrestling: Dave Mair is both a championship-level wrestler and an Olympic-level wrestling coach. He knows what it takes to win in wrestling, from beginner ranks all the way up to the highest level of competition. You can expect to learn moves that come from a very effective, open-minded an innovative style of wrestling.
MMA: Wrestling is a crucial element of MMA fighting. It allows you to control where the fight will take place, allowing you to stay on your feet or drag your opponent to the mat in order to utilize your most favourable fighting style. If you are a striking-oriented fighter it allows you to be able to prevent a take down so you can strike with more confidence. If you are a grappling-oriented fighter it gives you the tools you need to get your opponent to the ground.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: Wrestling is a major part of BJJ as it allows you to control your opponent from the start. In competition, the points given for takedowns can make the critical difference that leads to victory.
Martial Arts and Self Defense: Wrestling is a great tool to have for any martial artist’s game. Just as in MMA, most street scenarios will involve some form of grappling and wrestling.
Fitness: Wrestling is a whole body workout that especially strengthens the core. It uses both explosive and static strength.
Attire
Shorts, t-shirt, knee pads, wrestling shoes and ear guards.
