How to Be a Good Wrestler

Last Updated: January 2, 2020

Wrestling is not the same everywhere the sport takes place. If you want to be a good wrestler, you have to know the rules for the type of wrestling you want to do, and decide exactly what defines a 'good' wrestler for you. This article will provide some general steps on how to become a good wrestler. Get started at step number one below.

Steps

1
Conditioning is the key. If you don't have a seasoned veteran conditioning coach, they probably don't know what is actually good for you, or overdo the conditioning to the point that you actually lose muscle, or they don't condition you enough.
2
Know all of the basics, learn the fundamentals before you move on to the the elite wrestler moves. Many wrestlers have had to pretty much restart all of their knowledge because they tried to learn the sweet moves. Don't just learn the fundamentals, perform them to the point where they become instinctive in match situations.

Advertisement
3
Learn the counters to your moves so you can hopefully get out of that position and into a less dangerous situation.
4
A stand-up is the best escape move you can perform. It's good to be able to do a sound stand-up.
5
Review all the moves that you know in you head, and get to practice a little early and work on them with your practice partner.
6
Never starve yourself. Many wrestlers will go days without eating and end up too weak to participate at practice. After they've gained weight, they simply go out and binge. They will repeat this cycle endlessly. Simply eat smart and avoid foods high in fat.
7
Ask for help. If you're not sure about a move, ask for help. Don't let pride get in the way—you'll be happy you asked when it comes time for a match.
8
Practice makes perfect. If you practice doing something you get really good at doing it. If you are drilling things in practice you will do those moves in a real match, always try to perform your moves how they should be done in a match.
9
Have heart and the urge to win. Believe in yourself and your technique. Go out enthusiastic and leave it all on the line.
10
Always be one step in front of your opponents. Always learn new moves so that your opponent will have a hard time countering it.

Community Q&A

Question

I am 15 years old and very slim. How can I wrestle in the WWE if I want to?

Community Answer

Try learning real wrestling moves and work on your athleticism. If you are small, you may have to develop a shtick to get yourself noticed.
Question

How do I improve my strength when I'm a wrestler?

Community Answer

Work out and lift weights. Practice your wrestling skills often.
Question

I'm the only girl on my team, and I'm afraid my teammates will think I'm weak if I get tired and want to slow down or stop. What do I do about this?

Community Answer

Being a girl doesn't mean you can't get tired or that if you are tired you are weak. If you have a good rapport with them, just tell them, "Hey guys, I'm tired, not weak!" and laugh it off. All you can do is your best. If you know you're doing your best, it doesn't matter what others think.

Warnings

Don't be stupid and go out with some buddies and have a beer or smoke a joint, because it truly affects your athletic performance greatly and is not worth getting caught for.

⧼thumbs_response⧽
Helpful 10 Not Helpful 0
You're going to win some and your going to lose some.

⧼thumbs_response⧽
Helpful 10 Not Helpful 1
Wrestle your matches with great intensity, but don't be stupid, if someone is a good neutral wrestler pop them in the face with your palm and get them frustrated and let them take a bad shot.

⧼thumbs_response⧽
Helpful 6 Not Helpful 3
Do not try something like a suicide cradle in the first period

⧼thumbs_response⧽
Helpful 6 Not Helpful 4