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There are many things that you cannot do in amateur wrestling that are considered to be illegal. If you should perform any of these things you may receive a warning or you could be disqualified from the match.
Welcome! If you're a professional wrestler, an amateur wrestler, someone that just started out or would like to, or plainly someone that enjoys watching the wrestling matches, this is the article for you.
Wrestling is the world's oldest sport, as well as one of the most difficult. Here are 5 reasons why every athlete should want to participate.
RWA, my backyard wrestling group of sorts, is very dear to me. I hope this history piece will show backyard wrestling in a different light, and prove to be a great read for all.
There are differet styles of submission wrestling.
I'm creating a list of the ten most entertaining pro wrestling tag teams I've seen in my life-time. Some are actually still wrestling, though in a lesser role. Others are now retired. But all of them were great in their own way.
A guide to the basics of professional wrestling, an overview of its history in our society, a look at its growth in popularity within the last few decades, and a comparison of "sports entertainment" to other professional mainstream sports.
Should professional wrestling organizations such as WWE, TNA, and ROH be considered a sport or pure entertainment?
Descriptive guide on the do's and don'ts of weight management for wrestlers.
USA. Wrestling recently announced that they will begin paying wrestlers $250,000 for an Olympic gold medal, and it is a move that might be able to revive a sport facing a real challenge.
Despite its somewhat comical nature, sumo wrestling is a serious sport that carries a long tradition, representing many of the ideals and traditions of Japanese culture.
A brief look at how wrestling skills have helped athletes in the mixed martial arts.
Check out these articles about pro wrestling. Why? Because Stone Cold said so!
While amateur backyard wrestling is becoming popular across America, with more than 700 "official" organizations involved, parents have cause for concern when their children get involved. Kids, in the name of sport, are getting injured severely.
Several good articles on wrestling have appeared on AC this year. I'm supposed to be a wrestling expert, and some of these stories taught me something new.
The basic terminology, step-by-step description and other general information about steering wrestling.
Japan's national sport, sumo wrestling, is inextricably linked to its animistic religion. Foreign wrestlers entering the sport en masse since WWII, therefore, have faced considerable cultural hurdles.
A look at the downfall of Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle who is also known for his apperances in professional wrestling, after a recent arrest for posession, DUI and allegations of domestic abuse.
I'm happy to bring you part three of my four-part boxing series. This article will cover the competitive side of boxing, and I will tell you about the rules, what to expect and strategies you could use to win.
A look at the "Trainer of Champions", Eddie Sharkey.
Often, what the wrestlers say on the mic is more entertaining than what they do in the ring.
Pro Wrestling is often made fun of. They wear tights, they make up silly stories and they "fake" wrestle. But, Pro Wrestling also features the best athletes in the world.
Apparently, we who write for the AC are contributing to the fall of Western civilization.
A look at how former professional wrestler Bobby Lashley could succeed in Mixed Martial Arts.
UFC 92 had a lot of expectations heading into it. Did it deliver? I review the five main card fights in detail and talk about the stories coming into the fights, and the future heading out of them.
For the first time ever, a MMA or mixed martial arts event will be held at the NWQ Convention Center located in Springdale Arkansas on October 4th
A shopping guide for picking out the best headgear to meet your boxing or other martial sports needs.
Brock Lesnar - Current UFC Heavyweight Champion
Now is a great time to be a fan of mixed martial arts. Here's some ways to describe just why you are to friends and family
It is not all bright lights and big city atmosphere, as you will have long trips and evenings in developing your talents to being cast in the WWE.
A look at the upcoming confrontation between former pro wrestler Bobby Lashley and MMA veteran, Bob Sapp.
People that struggle with issues in life have been conditioned to believe that the solution to those issues must be difficult. Having been height impaired, according to my Dr.'s stupid weight chart, I began a search for the secret of slim. Well, I found it.
Dallas has a bad rep among Texas cities, and not all of it is undeserved. Despite that, there are strong communities of every type, a low cost of living, and cultural resources that you just don't find in the 'burbs.
A short history of the Democratic reaction to the Sandinista takeover of Nicaragua.
A look at the biggest comic book movies that have shaped the genre, including Superman, Batman, and Spider-Man.
Jack Black is undeniably a gifted comedian. However, in the movie "Nacho Libre" he just had to try much too hard.
People of my generation are choosing MMA over boxing, let me tell you why.
A brief look back that contribute to todays day.
The UFC has become very popular lately. In order to lose weight for their weigh-ins many MMA fighters will practice "cutting weight". What exactly do they do and is it dangerous?