In olympic wrestling 2 point throws can be used to quickly build up points and take lead of the scorecards during a match. To earn 2 points during a match a wrestler must take their opponent to the mat whist
How to find the Five Points Wrestling gym in Blaydon
On Saturday 7 May Five Points Wrestling move into a new dedicated base providing updated facilities to both new and existing members. The move to the facility marks the start of Newcastles first dedicated wrestling school providing classes in Freestyle
Shadow wrestling drills
Shadow wrestling drills are a great way to warm up, improve endurance or cool down. Shadow wrestling mimics base wrestling movements without the use of an opponent. Shadow wrestling rounds can include sprawls, leg attacks, sit outs and scrambles. Sprawls
Getting started with wrestling gear
Wrestling doesn’t require any fancy or expensive equipment to get started. Most guys start with a pair of shorts and a t shirt and this works fine. Guys who have trained casually for several years or cross trained in multiple
What is a 5 point throw
Takedowns in wrestling are awarded 1,2,4 or 5 points depending on the how the throw is performed and the landing position of the opponent. A five point technique is a grand amplitude throw where the opponent lands in a position
2021 Awards Ceremony
The 2021 Awards ceremony was a fantastic success thanks to the precision organising skills of Travis Holley! We held the annual prize giving at Cafe Spice in Jesmond with both senior team, junior team and parents attending. Junior awards received