Great thread--for real. To the bolded, this link may be of interest:
InterMat Wrestling
Lake Highland Prep in your state is currently ranked 7th in the Nation. a program started by a former Illinois HS coach.
NCAA D1 Nationals begin one week from this Thursday. Free ESPN will have the semis on that Friday the 16th, and finals on the 17th.
I constantly remind our wrestlers that their sport is indeed a martial art, certainly a way to protect themselves in close combat.
Btw, women's wrestling is gaining across the Nation.
My brother is 6th degree, mostly focused on sword these days.
He's taught me a lot of Greco moves; how important is hand control!!
Wrestling has certainly moved to top and bottom focus, rather than just neutral takedowns, since Cael Sanderson went to Penn State.
The best part of martial arts I see is the life-long benefits, especially mind control.
I have an ongoing thread since 2013 on HS, Collegiate, and Olympic wrestling.
radioman, from California, is the only one on DP who is really into our 'blood sport' in that thread.
Once it's in your blood, ...