If you’re just getting into wrestling or are finding a new level of interest in the sport, you might be wondering how different body types match up against each other. For example, is being tall good for wrestling? Many people actually consider it more of an advantage to be short in wrestling, rather than tall, …
At the very beginning of the MMA organization known as the UFC, the original motto for the shows was “there are no rules.” There has since been an implementation of many regulations and rules including no eye pokes, no low blows, and no small joint manipulation. The last rule brings one question to mind, however, …
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Wrestling has been renowned for centuries for its ability to give practitioners the ability to overpower and take down an enemy much bigger than themselves. It’s a great self-defense sport and is now used as a basic fundamental for those training to become professional mixed martial artists. A common question asked about wrestling is whether …
Some sports can feel like your body type is everything, and some people seem to have a huge natural advantage. In wrestling, your size does have a big impact on how you perform, but perhaps not in the way that you might think. Bigger wrestlers aren’t necessarily going to find the sport easier or more …
If you’ve ever seen Triple H, Randy Savage or Hulk Hogan enter the wrestling ring, you immediately notice their long hair. So, why is it that these beasts of beat downs have long hair? There are many reasons why they do this that range from the practical to the fashionable and even historical. Long hair …
The professional wrestling industry has always been dominated by the WWE/WWF (depending on how old you are). AEW has been a new entrant to the market, and they have already had a considerable amount of success. However, there is one wrestling promotion that seems to have a bit of fall from grace in recent years: …
There are a lot of aspects of professional wrestling that are more genuine than may be assumed, considering the widely held belief that wrestling is fake. Some elements of wrestling are theatrical and are exaggerated for entertainment purposes, but the industry is more in-depth than it appears to be. What Exactly Is Professional Wrestling? Professional …
The cost of wrestling schools in the US can range from $150 per month or $4,000 per year. It depends on where you go, how they price their classes, organize their curriculum, and whether they offer payment plans or not. Ergo, the prices come in a wide and vast range. There is at least one …
If you’ve packed your gym bag for the day and noticed that you’ve only packed wrestling shoes, you may be wondering if you can wear them while running. It’s not recommended to wear wrestling shoes for running because they are not designed to offer proper support for the arch of your feet. One thing athletes …
Wrestling is one of the most ancient sports, with mentions tracing back to 15,000-year-old cave drawings, Biblical statements, and Egyptian hieroglyphs. The sport featured prominently in the ancient Olympic Games of Greek tradition has also been revered for its toughness, with many of its enthusiasts holding the position that wrestling is the most demanding sport …
