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Pin down the sport of wrestling
In this plain-English guide, author and 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist Henry Cejudo explains the different movements of wrestling with step-by-step explanations and ways to score making this ancient and captivating sport accessible to beginning and advanced competitors, coaches, confused parents, and fans.
Wrestling 101 get an overview of the sport, from the different styles of wrestling to the equipment you need before you hit the mat
Know the score find out what happens during a match, what the referee does, and how you can score points
Bust a move discover expert secrets to do escapes, reversals, takedowns, and pinning combinations like a pro
Behind the scenes grasp the physical and mental preparation needed to be a successful wrestler, both on and off the mat
Open the book and find:
Age and weight categories
Wrestling styles, rules, and scoring
Step-by-step photographs that illustrate the moves and techniques
Ways to keep healthy, safe, and in shape
The ins and outs of competition
Tips on wrestling in the right mindset
Advice for coaches and parents
Drills you can incorporate into your practice
Learn to:
Understand the rules of wrestling
Grasp how points are scored
Physically and mentally prepare to be a fierce competitor
Master basic techniques and movements
Synopsis
The fast and easy way to pin down the sport of wrestlingWrestling is a fast-paced sport with many technicalities, rules, and ways to score points—making it difficult for spectators to follow the score and understand whistles and restarts. In Wrestling For Dummies, author and 2008 Olympic Gold medalist Henry Cejudo explains the scoring system and unique rules of wrestling to new competitors, confused parents, and fans of this ancient and captivating sport.
Wrestling For Dummies also explains the rich history of the sport and covers the six styles of competitive wrestling and their distinction from the modern entertainment-based "pro wrestling."
- Covers Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling
- Plain-English explanations of wrestling rules
- Details the history of wrestling
Whether you're just getting started as a wrestler or enjoy it as a spectator sport, Wresting For Dummies makes this sport accessible and easy to understand.
About the Author
Henry Cejudo, the youngest of seven children, was born on February 9, 1987, in South Central Los Angeles. He attended the resident freestyle wrestling program at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, during his high school years. After graduating from high school, Henry began training full time for the 2008 Olympic games and represented the United States in the Beijing Olympics, where he became the youngest American to ever win an Olympic gold medal.
In January 2010, Henry authored the book American Victory, an autobiography about his remarkable and inspirational journey to the 2008 Olympics. As a bilingual spokesperson for the Latino community, as well as a number of programs for underprivileged children, Henry also mentors kids across the country and works with numerous outreach, charity, and nonprofit organizations.
Phil J. Willenbrock, Ed.D., alumnus of Gettysburg College, served as a high school and college wrestling coach for twenty years including positions at San Francisco State University, The University of South Dakota, Allegheny College, and The University of Puget Sound.
He is the author of Complete Wing-T Offensive Line Play: Coaching the Skilled Athlete in the Wing-T, which can be found at wingtoffensiveline.com. Currently an athletic director in Seattle, Washington, he is also author of a team captain leadership development curriculum and serves as a leadership consultant. The leadership curriculum can be found at sharedteamleadership.com. Phil currently resides in Gig Harbor, Washington.
Table of Contents
Introduction 1Part I: Wrestling 101: Understanding the Ins and Outs of the Sport 7
Chapter 1: Getting Familiar with Wrestling Before You Sign Up for the Sport 9
Chapter 2: Identifying What Wrestling Is 21
Chapter 3: Being Equipped to Wrestle 33
Part II: Creating a Solid Wrestling Foundation before Your First Match 43
Chapter 4: Knowing What Happens during a Wrestling Match 45
Chapter 5: Staying Healthy, Safe, and in Shape 67
Chapter 6: The Mental Aspect: Wrestling in the Right Mindset 93
Chapter 7: Grappling with the Fundamentals and Basic Movements 109
Part III: Hitting the Mat and Using Your Moves 135
Chapter 8: On Your Mark, Get Set: Starting Positions 137
Chapter 9: Breaking Down Breakdowns and Escapes 147
Chapter 10: Reversing Your Fortune: Reversals 167
Chapter 11: Taking Down Your Opponent: Attacks and Counterattacks 187
Chapter 12: Putting It All Together: Pinning Combinations 221
Part IV: The Adults behind You: Coaches and Parents 241
Chapter 13: Coaching 101: Being the Best Coach You Can Be 243
Chapter 14: Running a Productive Practice with Key Drills 265
Chapter 15: Knowing How to Be a Supportive Parent 307
Part V: The Part of Tens 323
Chapter 16: Ten Tips For Wrestling Success 325
Chapter 17: Ten (Plus One) Wrestling Camps You Should Consider Attending 333
Index 343