Fight Club: Freestyle Wrestling for Juniors and Teens at WCAMA
WCAMA Fight Club is our Freestyle Wrestling development program for selected Pre-Junior, Junior and Teen students. Run during the school terms, Fight Club gives students the opportunity to develop wrestling skills in a structured, challenging and supportive environment.
What students learn
Students learn the fundamentals of Freestyle Wrestling, including stance and movement, takedowns, defence, control, positioning and live wrestling. As their skills develop, students are given opportunities to test what they have learned through club competitions and selected external wrestling events.
More than competition
Competition provides an important opportunity to put skills into practice against someone they do not train with every week. Students learn how to prepare, manage nerves, perform under pressure, adapt when things do not go to plan and take responsibility for their performance.
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Just as importantly, they learn how to handle both victory and defeat. Winning can build confidence and show the value of preparation and hard work, while a loss can highlight areas for improvement and teach resilience, humility and the importance of getting back to work.
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These lessons extend well beyond wrestling. Students develop confidence, discipline, resilience and the ability to remain composed when challenged. These skills carry into school, sport and everyday life.
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Fight Club is about developing capable young wrestlers, but it is equally about giving students opportunities to challenge themselves, learn from experience and grow through both their successes and setbacks.
