32nd st. Metro Wrestling Weekly Practice
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*Note Body Inclusive FITNESS event, all are welcome regardless of body type*
Welcome back METRO Wrestling, New York City's accessible, gay-friendly freestyle wrestling club for adults. Back to train in Competitive Olympic Freestyle wrestling at ANY LEVEL.
Whether an absolute beginner looking for new ways to stay fit, or competitors getting ready for the Gay Games! No previous training or knowledge necessary.
What should I wear/bring?
Just a wrestling singlet or: shorts, underwear/activewear attire, form fitting undergarments or jockstraps are encouraged and must be worn UNDERNEATH shorts and shirts out of lycra, polyester or spandex preferred over cotton or any athletic workout clothing is fine. Wrestling shoes and knee-pads optional if you have.
Full set of rules, warm up and safety will be given by instructors in wrestling technique:
Warm up drills, calisthenics, lifts, pummeling, penetration step, core stability, safe neck and head strengthening to prevent injury, rolls and holds: bear hug, clinch, turk, leg-riding, cradle, clasp, whizzer, crabs, grapevines, open/closed guard, nelsons, arm bars, pry, wrist control, tilts, gut-wrench, toe pick, drags, locks and escapes. How to do each move safely and with care whether the intention is to train, improve, or be affectionate, should never be to cause harm. Above all else to have fun with the movement.
Techniques in throws and takedowns for those ready to take it to the next level. Neutral positions, par terre position, top & bottom and how to score points. Absolute beginners, intermediate to advanced, there is space for EVERYONE!
METRO athletes compete locally and internationally at Gay Games, Northeast Beach Wrestling Championships, and at tournaments with other affiliated clubs.
See you on the mats!
More info on METRO Wrestling:
http://metrowrestling.org
Cost:
$10 Early Bird,
$15 single (DAY of event)
$20 Live (live matches only after warm-up)
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