BENICIA PANTHERS WRESTLING CLUB
The Benicia Wrestling Club began in the Spring of 2010. The primary purpose for the club program is to continue the development of both the High School and the Middle School programs as well as be an opportunity to introduce younger athletes to the sport of wrestling. The Club program focuses primarily on Freestyle and Greco-Roman styles with a little Folkstyle mixed in.
The Club program operates in a "FUN" atmosphere where the wrestlers are encouraged to try new things and experiment with varying techniques. Keep in mind that although this is a "fun" setting the coaching staff take the sport of wrestling very serious and as such all club wrestlers will be held to a high standard in all aspects of their lives. This program is a challenge both physically and mentally.
All Benicia residence, grades 3rd-12th, are welcome to join the club program. All Club members must have a USA Wrestling membership to join the team. If your child wants to give the sport a try we encourage them to come out. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us.
We travel to several tournaments during the Spring where the kids can apply what they have learned on the mat.
The Club program operates in a "FUN" atmosphere where the wrestlers are encouraged to try new things and experiment with varying techniques. Keep in mind that although this is a "fun" setting the coaching staff take the sport of wrestling very serious and as such all club wrestlers will be held to a high standard in all aspects of their lives. This program is a challenge both physically and mentally.
All Benicia residence, grades 3rd-12th, are welcome to join the club program. All Club members must have a USA Wrestling membership to join the team. If your child wants to give the sport a try we encourage them to come out. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us.
We travel to several tournaments during the Spring where the kids can apply what they have learned on the mat.
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Why learn Freestyle?
Most of the techniques in Freestyle wrestling transfer over to Folkstyle. There are a few difference that include throws, scoring and the ability to lock hands while on the ground. This is a really fun style where almost any and all techniques work well. If you have never wrestled before this is a perfect way to start. |
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Why Learn Greco / Roman Style?
This style of the sport is more challenging in the fact that you can really only use upper body strength and are not allowed to attack the legs of your opponent. This style will increase you upper body strength and allow you to transition into other forms of wrestling with a good overall balance and body control. |