The goal of Middle
Tennessee FRECO is to introduce Freestyle and Greco styles of wrestling to
our beginners and reinforce techniques for wrestlers with experience in these
Olympic styles of wrestling. The season is open to all boys and girls in the
Rutherford County area and surrounding counties who are interested in learning
this style of wrestling.
Wrestlers
will work on transitioning a wrestler’s Folkstyle skills into Freestyle and
Greco styles of wrestling. Our belief is that the more skills a wrestler masters
in any style of wrestling, the better wrestler you will become overall.
Freestyle and Greco training will enhance your already mastered Folkstyle skill
set.
WHAT IS FREESTYLE AND GRECO ROMAN
WRESTLING?
These are
the styles of wrestling used in the Olympics, compared to Folkstyle wrestling,
that is used in high school and collegiate wrestling. Freestyle and Greco starts in March right after the Folkstyle
season and is a lot of fun but are also extremely beneficial for all
wrestlers. In short, with one major exception, the rules of Freestyle and
Greco are almost identical. Both styles are very aggressive and focus of
getting both wrestlers to their feet and to attack.
In Greco Roman, a wrestler may not attack his opponent's legs, nor may he use his own legs to trip, lift or execute other moves. The wrestlers must wrestle from standing without the top of his head against his opponent's chest.
In Freestyle, it is closer to Folkstyle in so far as both the arms and legs may be used to execute holds or to defend against attack, however, wrestlers are brought to their feet after about 15 seconds of no scoring. Since control isn't key, the bottom wrestler isn't expected to do anything but aggressively lay flat and try not to get turned. Another difference related to control is the ability in Freestyle to score points without having control of your opponent. With some moves such as tilts, tips, front headlock rolls and crotch lifts while under attack, wrestlers can score continuously without ever gaining control.
SHOULD
I WRESTLE FREESTYLE AND GRECO ROMAN DURING THE OFF-SEASON EVEN IF I (OR MY
SON/DAUGHTER) IS JUST GETTING STARTED IN MY WRESTLING CAREER?
Absolutely!!
Wrestling is fun win or lose--but let's face it, it's even more fun if
you win. First year or 10th year -- the way to win is to believe in
yourself and outwork everyone. Whether you are experienced or just
getting started, the Laker Freestyle Club is a wrestlers highway to outworking
everyone, improving skills and gaining confidence. Here are a few links
to additional information on why freestyle and Greco training is beneficial to
all wrestlers:
6 Reasons Why Every Folkstyle Wrestler Should Wrestle
Freestyle
Why Wrestle Freestyle & Greco-Roman
I WANT TO WIN STATE OR MAYBE EVEN
NATIONALS. WILL FREESTYLE AND GRECO WRESTLING HELP ME REACH THAT GOAL?
Without
any doubt because you'll be competing against some of the best, sharpening your
technique, gaining confidence and serious outright dominance on your feet as
well as gaining experience winning and losing close matches. Here's the
detail:
Freestyle/Greco
helps you find the best competition. The best wrestlers and teams will be
at off-season Freestyle & Greco tournaments and that is who you want to
compete against if you want to win state. No matter what level, if you
are training to beat the best, take on the best and go for that title. If
you are a member of the Laker Freestyle Club, you will be separating yourself
from the pack.
Freestyle and Greco helps you sharpen your technique. Most of the Folkstyle fundamentals it takes to be a state champion are very important in Freestyle and Greco. Striving to be successful in the spring will solidify the techniques and strategies that are essential in fall and winter Folkstyle. For example, you will learn to:
- Improve the explosiveness of your shots
- Finish shots quickly
- Control your opponent
- Use the edge of the mat
- Clear out of those nasty front headlocks
- Use a tight waist effectively
- Improve hand fighting skills.
Freestyle and Greco help you to learn how to win close matches. The fact that it is easier to score on your opponent forces you to be sharp at all times. Wrestlers who compete in a lot of highly competitive Freestyle and Greco matches learn to use their minds by wrestling smart, control their opponent, hand fight, stay in great position, stay in great shape and wrestle tough the entire match. These skills will take your Folkstyle to the next level and you will learn to master the art of wing close matches.
Still
have questions?
Email Coach Sacharczyk at esacharczyk@gmail.com
