WRESTLING ACADEMY - JUNIORS
The purpose of this page is to keep parents, guardians and junior wrestlers informed about the following:
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To Parents of Junior Wrestlers:
Please make use of this page, check it regularly so that you're updated with the current news or changes. |
MEMBERSHIP
CLASSES
All Junior Wrestlers will be put into a class based on their age and ability; classes are limited to 30 students. Kids under 7 will follow the Little Bears/Gorillas curriculum which is designed to develop their core wrestling fundamentals - preparing them for the award system (explained below).
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The classes are as follows:
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LITTLE BEARS/GORILLAS (5-7 YEAR OLDS)
ENTRY TO AWARD SYSTEM (7-16 YEAR OLDS) - WHITE AWARD TO GREEN AWARD
This is where we expect young wrestlers to start taking the sport more seriously. There are 3 main focuses:
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Award System
Students will be required to learn the syllabus and will be graded (see Grading section) before they can move to the next class. They will be tested on:
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UNIFORM
GRADING
Legion Wrestling has a grading system that allows all students to proceed through levels, or awards, signifying their growth and development. Whilst it is not mandatory for students to go through the award system, we have found it is a great way for both adults and children to have their progress recognised. Once a student has completed their minimum time period and lessons on a particular award, and have gained a strong grasp of the technical requirements for their current grade, their coach will recommend them to attend a Grading.
White Award The thought of being assessed or graded after just six months can be intimidating for many students. They might question, “What am I being assessed on?” Or “What if I’m not good enough; I need more practise?” This award is intended as an introduction to the Award system and gives an attainable target for the student. Students are then well placed with a more standard foundation knowledge of grips, stance, basic exercises and moves. |
Things to remember:
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Next Grading:
RESOURCES
Technique Sheets:
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VIDEO - GRADING TECHNIQUES PLAYLIST
White Award - Techniques
White Award - Core Fundamentals
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Yellow Tag 1 - Techniques
Yellow Tag 1 - Core Fundamentals
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Yellow Award - Techniques
Yellow Award - Core Fundamentals
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