I find that participation in BJJ, especially no-gi fills my wrestling need. In fact some BJJ schools also have wrestling classes. If you are in an area without a wrestling club you might find this as an excellent alternative. Most BJJ schools and members are quite tolerant of older grapplers. Thanks
It is sad that we (Vets) can't find acceptant in our communities. Here in NYC we HAD a club but it has all but dissolved over insurance. Yes I'm older and mature from the Viet Nam era.
After YEARS of doors slammed in my face there are two new changes in my pursuit of veteran wrestling. First, I finished the privacy fence around my outdoor wrestling ring. Total privacy for outdoor amateur wrestling . The other is that wrestling academy that stopped adult wrestling last November 19th had closed. The coach reached out to me about starting a new one once they find a new home for their club. So I am hosting either amateur wrestling or Pro but the ring is a boxing ring with mats so it is not meant for the bumps and rope running of pro. I also still have all my custom made old school BRIEFS and BRIEF CUT singlets and asics and Adidas wrestling shoes .
Cool on ur outdoor thing. Sad u older guys have no place to go. Try to go to tournaments and ask tournament directors. I cant emphasize that enough. Since u guyz want mat time, go get that mat time. It will work out.
The golden gate and metro wrestling clubs are the only ones I have the honor of wrestling at. They welcome all and are willing to train and instruct others.
These clubs I mention have the enough wrestlers to develope clubs ..... if you live in a area that has a few wrestlers of course you're gonna have problems trying to start a club up. Goldengate club teaches and helps coach high school wrestlers as well with the district's blessings. They presented a plan to the city and school. They did the footwork. It's not going to be easy. But it can be done.
I feel for so many of you guys who want to do more with this sport. I myself have no idea how to help. Most of the thibgs sean macgowan said are true as is the fact that the ufc and mma have made wrestling less attractive for anyone past college. I can only suggest going to an open tournament within a 3 hr radius of where you live, compete carefully and talk to coaches in person after showing them how serious you are about the sport. Even us guys who pass for early 20s had to prove our worth and even with the amount of awards ive earned, i still get very little respect from many clubs and teams and am not that welcomed. However, actions still speak louder than words so that might be the best way to be allowed to train with hs or colleges.
My last wrestling club experience after talking to the coach over 3 months to get an adult club started ended up after 2 adult practices was a cancellation of the adult club. Homophobia in wrestling is a bigger deal in the straight wrestling community than the gay one
Thats the thing im not talking about an adult club. Im talking just training with wrestlers of all ages. I mean if u want a gay wrestling club i cant help you with that. From my experience that doesnt work here in the US unless u snatch up str8 white looking military studs to be your poster boys. Europe does better in that regard and so does australia. Theire gay clubs are in fact mostly gay men and theyre very good. But no, i train with str8 people and if it means not sharing that im gay with everyone i really am ok with it. My coaches know and they dont care.
We have a small club in Philly, which is open to older guys.
I've been dismayed at the lack of training options for adults in general... and can imagine it's only harder for veterans. I know several younger guys who are fit, talented and young-looking enough that they are able to train with club teams where the members are college- or even hs-aged. But that doesn't work for guys who can't pass for 20's (which is annoying to say the least).
As a commenter above mentioned, I think the answer is to network wherever we can and - where there are not currently options - start clubs and informal groups ourselves.
For those in my area, if you're interested in the club in Philly, message me.
Wrestled at the Spartans in Philly years ago. Assume that the small club you are referring to. I find that if you have a mat, the wrestlers will follow. Sometimes you can get a HS coach to let you use his mats or, if you have space, set up mats at home.
Guy do you train them or those wanting to participate? Or is it a free for all with no structure? I live in Cincinnati and where I lived in California we had 5 clubs which all had veterans divisions.......it's not till I moved here do the midwest area void of clubs. except for chicago's club
There is a USA Wrestling National Wrestling event every year in Las Vegas that has a veteran division. What I cannot grasp is why there are just 2 clubs that are open to older wrestlers. I want to try to compete yes Compete. I think wrestling has a diminishing interest thanks to the UFC and MMA.
I reached out to both the USA Wrestling Events Director and the State Director for the State of Tennessee about a veterans wrestling club. The state director never responded after three attempts and the USA Wrestling Events Director Pete Isisas told me to start my own club.
And they wonder why college wrestling programs keep getting cut. Seems there is not enough interest? HM. Maybe it is something the governing body of USA Wrestling is doing.
well, i watch the USA Westling Channel and they interview the guys that win the tournament in every age group and they all have some training environment. I never saw any sport that offers NOTHING to people. NOTHING. what a fucked up sport.They want support and offer no opportunity for the older competitor except one tournament a year? It is a lot different in Europe.
I did not know Chicago had a wrestling club, do not believe there are many wrestling clubs, might be trying bjj so I can get some moves when I am on ground
I agree. Chicago has a veteran's club. I an all over USA Wrestling right now about the need for veteran wrestling. I am not happy about their attitude. In any case if SOMETHING exists , then we can coordinate practices and time to meet
BJJWrestlerLasVegas (12)
3/19/2018 6:28 AMI find that participation in BJJ, especially no-gi fills my wrestling need. In fact some BJJ schools also have wrestling classes. If you are in an area without a wrestling club you might find this as an excellent alternative. Most BJJ schools and members are quite tolerant of older grapplers. Thanks
SportsLover (1)
3/18/2018 7:38 AMIt is sad that we (Vets) can't find acceptant in our communities. Here in NYC we HAD a club but it has all but dissolved over insurance. Yes I'm older and mature from the Viet Nam era.
veterangrappler (16 )
3/18/2018 5:11 PM(In reply to this)
What happened to the Metro club in NY?
spike huber (18)
3/18/2018 5:00 PM(In reply to this)
After YEARS of doors slammed in my face there are two new changes in my pursuit of veteran wrestling. First, I finished the privacy fence around my outdoor wrestling ring. Total privacy for outdoor amateur wrestling . The other is that wrestling academy that stopped adult wrestling last November 19th had closed. The coach reached out to me about starting a new one once they find a new home for their club. So I am hosting either amateur wrestling or Pro but the ring is a boxing ring with mats so it is not meant for the bumps and rope running of pro. I also still have all my custom made old school BRIEFS and BRIEF CUT singlets and asics and Adidas wrestling shoes .
WrestlerandGeek (24)
3/18/2018 10:57 PM(In reply to this)
Cool on ur outdoor thing. Sad u older guys have no place to go. Try to go to tournaments and ask tournament directors. I cant emphasize that enough. Since u guyz want mat time, go get that mat time. It will work out.
nu2rasln (43)
2/20/2018 12:26 AMThe golden gate and metro wrestling clubs are the only ones I have the honor of wrestling at. They welcome all and are willing to train and instruct others.
spike huber (18)
2/20/2018 5:04 AM(In reply to this)
if you live in San Francisco or New York great. What about those of us that are in small cities and town across the United States.
nu2rasln (43)
2/20/2018 5:55 AM(In reply to this)
These clubs I mention have the enough wrestlers to develope clubs ..... if you live in a area that has a few wrestlers of course you're gonna have problems trying to start a club up. Goldengate club teaches and helps coach high school wrestlers as well with the district's blessings. They presented a plan to the city and school. They did the footwork. It's not going to be easy. But it can be done.
veterangrappler (16 )
2/20/2018 1:30 AM(In reply to this)
San Diego Bulldog Club is great too
spike huber (18)
2/20/2018 5:05 AM(In reply to this)
If you live in San Diego
WrestlerandGeek (24)
2/19/2018 5:38 PMI feel for so many of you guys who want to do more with this sport. I myself have no idea how to help. Most of the thibgs sean macgowan said are true as is the fact that the ufc and mma have made wrestling less attractive for anyone past college. I can only suggest going to an open tournament within a 3 hr radius of where you live, compete carefully and talk to coaches in person after showing them how serious you are about the sport. Even us guys who pass for early 20s had to prove our worth and even with the amount of awards ive earned, i still get very little respect from many clubs and teams and am not that welcomed. However, actions still speak louder than words so that might be the best way to be allowed to train with hs or colleges.
spike huber (18)
2/19/2018 5:48 PM(In reply to this)
My last wrestling club experience after talking to the coach over 3 months to get an adult club started ended up after 2 adult practices was a cancellation of the adult club. Homophobia in wrestling is a bigger deal in the straight wrestling community than the gay one
WrestlerandGeek (24)
2/19/2018 5:55 PM(In reply to this)
Thats the thing im not talking about an adult club. Im talking just training with wrestlers of all ages. I mean if u want a gay wrestling club i cant help you with that. From my experience that doesnt work here in the US unless u snatch up str8 white looking military studs to be your poster boys. Europe does better in that regard and so does australia. Theire gay clubs are in fact mostly gay men and theyre very good. But no, i train with str8 people and if it means not sharing that im gay with everyone i really am ok with it. My coaches know and they dont care.
veterangrappler (16 )
2/19/2018 5:19 AMAny guys interested in starting a wrestling club in the Portland, OR area?
veterangrappler (16 )
12/29/2017 8:25 PMGreat wrestling club in Paris with about twenty wrestlers.
spike huber (18)
12/30/2017 4:55 AM(In reply to this)
and of what use is a wrestling club in Paris unless you live there?
veterangrappler (16 )
12/30/2017 6:49 PM(In reply to this)
Well, it is a great place to wrestle whenever you visit France.
Sean MacGowan (10 )
10/23/2017 2:34 PMWe have a small club in Philly, which is open to older guys.
I've been dismayed at the lack of training options for adults in general... and can imagine it's only harder for veterans. I know several younger guys who are fit, talented and young-looking enough that they are able to train with club teams where the members are college- or even hs-aged. But that doesn't work for guys who can't pass for 20's (which is annoying to say the least).
As a commenter above mentioned, I think the answer is to network wherever we can and - where there are not currently options - start clubs and informal groups ourselves.
For those in my area, if you're interested in the club in Philly, message me.
veterangrappler (16 )
10/23/2017 7:18 PM(In reply to this)
Wrestled at the Spartans in Philly years ago. Assume that the small club you are referring to. I find that if you have a mat, the wrestlers will follow. Sometimes you can get a HS coach to let you use his mats or, if you have space, set up mats at home.
nu2rasln (43)
9/05/2017 5:22 AMGuy do you train them or those wanting to participate? Or is it a free for all with no structure? I live in Cincinnati and where I lived in California we had 5 clubs which all had veterans divisions.......it's not till I moved here do the midwest area void of clubs. except for chicago's club
spike huber (18)
9/06/2017 12:45 AM(In reply to this)
I am frustrated with the lack of wrestling for vets. My point about the post
nu2rasln (43)
9/06/2017 1:21 AM(In reply to this)
Ok I understand
scottimike (26 )
8/28/2017 7:56 AMIts great to network in this way bravo US guys.
spike huber (18)
8/29/2017 3:04 AM(In reply to this)
There is a USA Wrestling National Wrestling event every year in Las Vegas that has a veteran division. What I cannot grasp is why there are just 2 clubs that are open to older wrestlers. I want to try to compete yes Compete. I think wrestling has a diminishing interest thanks to the UFC and MMA.
spike huber (18)
9/04/2017 10:22 PM(In reply to this)
I reached out to both the USA Wrestling Events Director and the State Director for the State of Tennessee about a veterans wrestling club. The state director never responded after three attempts and the USA Wrestling Events Director Pete Isisas told me to start my own club.
veterangrappler (16 )
9/05/2017 12:27 AM(In reply to this)
And they wonder why college wrestling programs keep getting cut. Seems there is not enough interest? HM. Maybe it is something the governing body of USA Wrestling is doing.
spike huber (18)
9/05/2017 2:04 AM(In reply to this)
well, i watch the USA Westling Channel and they interview the guys that win the tournament in every age group and they all have some training environment. I never saw any sport that offers NOTHING to people. NOTHING. what a fucked up sport.They want support and offer no opportunity for the older competitor except one tournament a year? It is a lot different in Europe.
veterangrappler (16 )
8/28/2017 11:49 PM(In reply to this)
Come to the US and wrestle us.
jimmyterrific (60)
8/28/2017 5:43 AMI did not know Chicago had a wrestling club, do not believe there are many wrestling clubs, might be trying bjj so I can get some moves when I am on ground
jimmyterrific (60)
8/27/2017 5:28 PMI would love to wrestle in this, but when guys are so spread out across the country, it is so expensive to wrestle guys frequently
spike huber (18)
8/27/2017 7:51 PM(In reply to this)
I agree. Chicago has a veteran's club. I an all over USA Wrestling right now about the need for veteran wrestling. I am not happy about their attitude. In any case if SOMETHING exists , then we can coordinate practices and time to meet
veterangrappler (16 )
8/26/2017 5:44 AMLove to wrestle at the club. Assume this is near you which is far from me.
spike huber (18)
8/26/2017 5:50 AM(In reply to this)
I have a wrestling mat. I am a wrestler I am the club
spike huber (18)
8/25/2017 11:19 PMFor amateur wrestlers 50 and over
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