Why wrestling ISN'T the best sport

Ground&Pound · 06-28-2008, 10:10 AM

Let's look at some of the negatives of the sport and maybe discuss ways to improve on them.

Here are a few at the top of my list.....

1. skin diseases
2. improper weight management

gjfovf · 06-28-2008, 10:28 AM

Rash guards. Consistant daily mat cleaning. Parental involvement.

Big · 06-28-2008, 11:02 AM

I think the biggest problem is finding a place to train and finding good partners. The down side of wrestling is that you have to deal with people and you need a wrestling mat. Its not like running or weight lifting where you can do it any time outside or at the gym on your own.

TycoonSlam · 11-11-2008, 09:10 PM

I used to worry about skin diseases with my boys, but since we started using a product called DefenseSoap, I feel they are about as safe as they can be. I found out about it on the internet and when I seen it was used in the USA Olympics training facilities I figured it had to be good. And it is. If your interested the link to the site is: http://www.defensesoap.com/

Wrestling_Prodigy · 11-11-2008, 09:15 PM

That is pure opinion, no sport is dominant or "best". And wrestling is as good as it gets.

Schlottke · 11-11-2008, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wrestling_Prodigy

That is pure opinion, no sport is dominant or "best". And wrestling is as good as it gets.

He was playing devil's advocate- I can assure you G&P has no problem with wrestling.. lol

zig · 11-11-2008, 10:36 PM

I don't really understand the question. Do you mean why its not on commercials and what not or why isn't it popular. please G&P can you clarify your statement.

Avallone · 11-12-2008, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big

I think the biggest problem is finding a place to train and finding good partners. The down side of wrestling is that you have to deal with people and you need a wrestling mat. Its not like running or weight lifting where you can do it any time outside or at the gym on your own.

Oh snap, I had to look at the date of this post for a minute I thought Big was back.

r.payton@att.net · 11-12-2008, 09:37 AM

So did I.
Karissa doing her homework ? Every time you post a picture of her wrestling I think please do NOT let her get injured -then I realize she is the one cranking away on her opponent .

Avallone · 11-12-2008, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by r.payton@att.net

So did I.
Karissa doing her homework ?
Oh yea, in our house the rule is at least a 3.5 gpa or no sports

Every time you post a picture of her wrestling I think please do NOT let her get injured -then I realize she is the one cranking away on her opponent.
Thankfully she has been injury free other then the normal bumps and bruises.

We got the football guys in the room this week, they are so out of shape.

06-28-2008, 10:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ground&Pound Olympic Champ Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: WPIAL, PA Posts: 2,620	Why wrestling ISN'T the best sport Let's look at some of the negatives of the sport and maybe discuss ways to improve on them. Here are a few at the top of my list..... 1. skin diseases 2. improper weight management __________________

06-28-2008, 10:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
gjfovf NCAA Champ Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,452	Re: Why wrestling ISN'T the best sport Rash guards. Consistant daily mat cleaning. Parental involvement. __________________ "All that we are is the result of what we have thought. The mind is everything. What we think we become."

06-28-2008, 11:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
Big Olympic Champ Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: On the forums Posts: 8,350	Re: Why wrestling ISN'T the best sport I think the biggest problem is finding a place to train and finding good partners. The down side of wrestling is that you have to deal with people and you need a wrestling mat. Its not like running or weight lifting where you can do it any time outside or at the gym on your own.

11-11-2008, 09:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
TycoonSlam Redshirt Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 57	Re: Why wrestling ISN'T the best sport I used to worry about skin diseases with my boys, but since we started using a product called DefenseSoap, I feel they are about as safe as they can be. I found out about it on the internet and when I seen it was used in the USA Olympics training facilities I figured it had to be good. And it is. If your interested the link to the site is: http://www.defensesoap.com/

11-11-2008, 09:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
Wrestling_Prodigy Round of 12 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern NJ Posts: 461	Re: Why wrestling ISN'T the best sport That is pure opinion, no sport is dominant or "best". And wrestling is as good as it gets. __________________ "Every artist was first an amateur." "You miss 100% of shots you don't take." <>My training Log<>

11-11-2008, 10:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
zig Redshirt Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 115	Re: Why wrestling ISN'T the best sport I don't really understand the question. Do you mean why its not on commercials and what not or why isn't it popular. please G&P can you clarify your statement.

11-12-2008, 09:37 AM	#9 (permalink)
r.payton@att.net Olympic Champ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Danville .Indiana Posts: 4,089	Re: Why wrestling ISN'T the best sport So did I. Karissa doing her homework ? Every time you post a picture of her wrestling I think please do NOT let her get injured -then I realize she is the one cranking away on her opponent .

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