Question for wrestlers and wrestling dads.
I have a very young little boy that I think would enjoy the sport. He's six and has never really show much enthusiasm towards basketball or soccer but I think he might like wrestling and he certainly has the build for it.
I've started the process of looking into several "youth" teams for him to try out for. Keeping in mind, he has ZERO exposure to the rules, conditioning, fitness...etc
How young is too young for something like this? Are there places to get him introduced to the sport before he looks into one of these teams.
FWIW - my only exposure to something similar is youth swimming where they very much have a "we take kids of all levels" approach.
If you’re located in Georgia, wrestling has exploded down there…..I see their clubs throughout the Southeast as my son competes.
I’d look up local clubs in your area, and give them a call. Let them know your sons age and experience level and I’m sure they’ll have a “beginners” class for his age and size.
I was also not a “wrestling” kid, but kind of fell into it with my son who competes at a regional level now. The one thing I’ll say, is the wrestling community in general, is absolutely incredible. I’ve met the nicest and best people just through being a “wrestling dad” now.
It’s well worth it just for the culture around the sport.
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