It’s inevitable that you will make mistakes in Pro Wrestling. Sometimes your mistake could hurt someone. However I could say the same for any sport. The key is training in a Professional environment with Professional coaches who can minimise the chances of injury being a result of a mistake. Bumps, bruises and accidental knocks are part of the game though. In 18 years I can’t really remember ever hurting anyone, especially not the point of injury.
@@damianslater I personally don't think that the style I would use would work I'm an Innovator I see moves I change the way I pick them the slam is the same I don't know how to make a move look good without taking the pain, using that kipping up then get more intense as the match goes on my style is a very old style a mix of Chris benoit I personally don't want to remember anything other than his work in the ring his work was what he wanted to be remembered for the best technical wrestler of all time, Basically my style is a mix of Chris benoit dynamite kid Hatley race and some moves I like I'm not into the moves they use nowadays I'm the type of person to do a stiff move without question if I think the fans would appreciate something else than what the match would be so take off the crowd if their lively have a faster more stiff match if their bored do something that gets them off their seats shocked worried over the wrestlers safety but keeping it so safe the selling the motion the bodylanguage I would do wrestling school but I'm too insecure I have multiple issues including autism I don't really class it as an issue, but some people think it like I've got a curse and want nothing to do with me, I wouldn't care someday others I would quit the gym quit everything the next day I'd regret that and get back on track I don't think pro wrestling would pay bills dog food ect ect I'm not Evan into it for the money I'd wrestle for free if I could I just love it that much, inspiring people to do what they love telling people "you know if you set your mind to it nothing can stop you" One second I'm jumping off a ladder the next second I'm scared to do a snap suplex a move I did a bit to annoy my sister when we were kids, She hated wrestling accept eddie guerrero, anyway keep up the good work training people to do what they love do to what they'll hopefully do for a long time, entertaining people with what they love
Did a try out with epw in 2009 or 2010 at the old maddington building. That saturday and Sunday we did over 300 push ups and 400 squats.it was always for punishment. Weather someone rolled left or what not. Was tough as hell
Tryouts were certainly far more brutal back then. More of an old-school 'weeding out' process to see who had the heart. Times have definitely changed now.
I go to NXT shows all the time here in Orlando. I see Aussie wrestlers Duke Hudson (Elliot Sexton) and Grayson Waller. I would be really awesome if you were in the shows too! I've watched a lot of your old matches on you tube and you sure have the charisma and skill for it! Idk maybe you just enjoy teaching now.
Hey mate, thanks for the video it's really helpful. Currently I'm 16, 6 foot 5 and 285 pounds. My primary focus is losing weight and getting stronger. After high school as I'm from Singapore I'm required to serve in the military for 2 years, which I think would help me a lot in getting fitter and being able to do things such as 100 push ups. While wrestling school is almost 5 years away for me I really want to start preparing now. My one question is - what do bookers care most about, while I'm not the most fit person (working on it), I am quite strong and am pretty decent on the mic and I'm also a very creative person and love to tell stories (I've written 3 books) which I think would benefit me in telling a story in the ring. All these things are what made me love pro-wrestling. Thanks once again, your channel helps a ton.
Thanks for watching! It’s difficult to pinpoint exactly which attribute(s) bookers will value the highest because it really depends on what they need at the time. I think I’ll make a video to explore this one even deeper though!
Hey man thanks for the advice my goal at the moment is to lose weight and get in a better shape and be ready when the time is right before then at the moment I’m 225/240 and my aim is to get to 190/205 it’s just also difficult because all the wrestling schools in the England are quite far away from where I live also really loving the channel
Thanks for the comment mate. Just stay consistent, get your diet and training program down as a routine, keep educating yourself and you'll see steady progress. At the same time, if the opportunity to start training arises, don't feel like you need to get into optimal shape before you start. Wrestling training will get you into shape even more so than any outside routine could. As for living far away from schools, it is what it is man. You have 2 choices. Either leave it as an obstacle and never pursue your dreams, or do whatever you can to get there. Whether that means moving out of your hometown, or dealing with long journeys to training. I've done both before and regret nothing, despite it being scary at the time.
@@damianslater thank you so much for getting back to me and giving me advice and I will work on this I feel the 2 things I need to work on the most is strength and most importantly cardio because of being diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome and I want to prove to anybody that says I can’t do that I can and if I can just inspire 1 person to fight for their dream I’ll feel really happy I’ve done something. And the quote I can think of is when Daniel Bryan spoke for the first time after being cleaned to compete and said if you fight for your dreams your dreams will fight for you
@the legend killers shitty duffle bag person losing self control on my weight is something I’m still angry at myself for but it is what it is but since I’ve made a start on changing that hopefully I can now progress onto everything I want to do in the future
I went to a wrestling school a few years ago, was so excited. We never got to even step into a ring though. It was mostly hard cardio work until we could barely stand up followed by 20 minutes where we were taught to bump on the floor. It felt so unnatural doing it on the floor, they had a ring right there too! Throwing yourself around a ring would've mentally felt way more natural than doing it on the floor. Would've hurt all the same but without the mental barrier. I went for about a month (8 2 hour sessions) and had to stop, I was constantly in pain, even though I was being told I was doing everything correctly and I felt like 75% of the lessons was exercise and cardio work which I could've done at home or in a gym. My elbows and wrists have never been the same since, bumping on the floor with no experience sucks.
I 100% support that method of training and it's exactly how I was raised. I probably have too much of an explanation for the comments box, and of course I am not actually there to see exactly what's going on but the short of it is... Having trainees earn their way into the ring builds a culture of respecting the art form and most importantly, cements the fundamentals. Without strong fundamentals, everything else beyond that will crumble. Also, Pro Wrestling is not a natural thing for our body. The first year is all about building the calluses and conditioning the body to take impact. It took many months for my body to feel pain-free again. I'd leave every training session with a headache, sore elbows and mat burn/bruises all over. But I've now been wrestling for 20 years and have had zero catastrophic injuries, with very few minor injuries (most of which were caused by BJJ and Weight Training). I truly credit that to my original training.
@@damianslater Yeah my teacher used to say it was a respect thing regarding the ring. We needed to earn being able to step into the ring. I do regret not sticking to it, I did enjoy it on the most part. At the time I worked in a factory too which was taking its toll on my body. I'm 33 now so probably too old to pick it back up. I have so much respect for people like yourself, sharing your knowledge for others is such a nice thing to do. Thank you for taking the time to reply with such an insightful and educated response!
Im gna start training for Malaysias Pro wrestling tryouts! Idk how it'll be conducted, but Im gna train until the next upcoming tryouts! Thanks for your information!
Wrestle Rampage. I used to be the head coach there and they have a huge success rate in terms of students wrestling interstate & overseas. They even have a tryout coming up.
I’m going to college this year and want to wrestle one day but right now I can’t afford wrestling school. I probably won’t be able to do it until I’m 21(the earliest age most likely). Is there a certain age where it’s too late to get into wrestling? I would love to do it but don’t know if I will be too old by the time I’m able to
I wouldn't put an age on it. I've had trainees start learning in their 40's and still do well. 21 is about as perfect a starting age as you could get, if anything.
Hey Damian, if one weight trains 4 times a week should I mix in my calisthenics with my weight training. E.g chest day, finish off with Hindu pushups/ other push-up variations etc Or should I do them on seperate days
The optimal approach is to separate them by at least 6 hours if possible. If you mix too many stimulus (i.e. weight training immediately followed by cardio or another training method) then current literature says that your body will struggle to adapt and grow. You'll still see results, so if it suits your schedule better to put them together then go ahead, but if possible keep them separated.
Awesome video. On a random note, I’ve always been surprised no one else ever adopted a similar gimmick to IRS. Irwin R. Schyster was my favorite wrestler growing up in the 90s. I was born in ‘81. Loved him and Money Inc. I wish today’s pro wrestling had a similar gimmick involving the same ring attire etc.! There’s so much potential. It could be a CEO. It could be a corrupt investment banker, it could be private investigator even. Anything. That dressy gimmick has tons of potential. I had friends who went to PW school who hoped to find a gimmick like that ultimately but no one seemed interested in the idea. I don’t get that.
In most places I think you’ll find that Pro Wrestling has evolved beyond cartoonish characters. The last I can remember of a gimmick along those lines was Claudio Castagnoli/Cesaro in ROH and other indies.
@@Wholeshowtv It went well. I did have a major injury though - busted a lung. Surgeon said I was just shit out of luck and had nothing to do with age. Took too many bad bumps.
Question hope u answer what about for someone who’s a amateur wrestler And coaches is me rolling around with my players good help I kinda cut the gym out
The gym is mostly for the aesthetic side of things. Looking the part. If you feel that you can do fine without it, then sure, amateur wrestling is fantastic conditioning work to supplement Pro Wrestling.
It’s hard for me to say as I haven’t trained overseas in years and most of the time it’s really up to the individual. In Australia I’d say EPW, Wrestle Rampage, MCW & PWA are the best choice from my experience.
Would you say toughness and strength is something you can build from very little with a huge amount of effort and determination or would you say you have to be naturally strong and naturally tough?
A little from column A, a little from column B. Personally speaking, I was a very shy, timid, weak kid before I started training in Pro Wrestling. I had a lot of anxiety. Everything terrified me. Pro Wrestling absolutely made me stronger both physically and mentally, but I think my passion for the art-form and discipline that I had already formed from playing many competitive sports in my childhood, kept me coming back. I would have never even made it to that point otherwise.
@@damianslater Thank you for sharing that. I used to do kung fu at a really young age but got injured at one point and decided to call it quits. Now I'm older though I do feel a lot more competitive and have built up a decent amount of stanima through running and swimming. The passion is definitely there for pro wrestling, it's the injuries which hold me back the most.
@@wrestlingawesome4006 I definitely know how disheartening injuries can be. But from my perspective, letting injuries stop you from even trying to do something you love, makes life a little meaningless. We don't get a second chance at this thing unfortunately. Why not just give it a go, be smart with your training and recovery, and if injury does strike (inevitable in any athletic endeavour, not just Pro Wrestling), take action accordingly? I've known people who have come into wrestling after multiple ACL reconstructions, and survived.
You very likely will be. Is that really going to stop you from doing something you love thought? Get comfortable being uncomfortable and you'll see steady progress.
I'm 24 and have been going to the gym for about 3 years. (Used to want to get into arts and music but my priorities shifted) Think I'll want to try out at a school near Amsterdam (About 4 hours with a train away from where I live but the only school in my country) in two years to give myself just a bit more experience. There's a capoeira school not far from me and it seems like a good way to get more cardio in. Question though, is 26 a bit too old to get into pro-wrestling? Maybe it's 'cause I'm used to seeing so many athletes and such who started at a younger age, which in the back of my mind discourages me a bit. I'm in good shape, but I wanna take a bit more time to finish my college, practice more skills etc. Sometimes I feel like it's a bit too late already, though.
26 is a great age to start. It also depends on your goals in Pro Wrestling. I’ve had guys start in their 40’s and while their chances of wrestling for a major promotion were slim, they did just fine wrestling on local shows and fulfilling their ambitions in that way.
@@damianslater Suppose 26 still has some room for opportunity. For the time being it'd be great to get involved in the indie scene at some point. I'm willing to do a second job to make ends meet but at the end of the day I want to fulfill my passions. It'd be great of course if I could ''make it'' for a lack of a better word but admittingly my priorities for now lie in just being a part of it.
I can but I’m not a fully qualified personal trainer so don’t feel right in doing so (even though I could confidently put together a better programme than most 🤫)
Would it be to late for a 28 year old to follow his dream as a pro wrestler BTW I'm suppose to start training at Future Stars Of Wrestling out here in Las Vegas thanks for the video new sub
Depends on the school I am hopefully about to go to one which is 13+ here in the UK which makes me really lucky but honestly just see what you have in your area since it seems to vary.
Hey, so I am 13 and after COVID I will *hopefully* be going to a wrestling school which is 13 and up, do you know how it changes for younger people training who most likely won’t even be in official matches in many years?
I personally don’t agree with training that young. Most schools have an 16-18+ rule with good reason. You put yourself at a much higher risk of facing long-term injury. I’d always recommend getting into a grappling martial art from a young age like Freestyle Wrestling or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. As for your question though, training generally doesn’t change at all regardless of age. I would hope the school you go to take major precautions, particularly when it comes to learning breakfalling and other high risk aspects of the game.
17 is a fine age to start but it’s hard for me to put a number on it as everyone’s different. I started at 15 (which is no longer allowed in most places) which was ok and gave me more time to develop. Some would struggle starting that young due to the emotional and physical difficulty of it all. Others start well into their 20s or 30s and have a higher maturity level so may pick up things easier and cope better socially, but they also have less time and more miles on the body.
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I'm about to go into a tryout June 13th and I'm nervous but excited
good luck man hope it turns out good
How did it go??
How's it going so far?
To everyone asking how it went, he most likely hasn’t done it yet because of COVID-19.
@@SvpremeKi went was good but i had to improve somethings so yeah im probably going back again in a few months but yeah covid
for me im just worried about hurting someone by messing something up
It’s inevitable that you will make mistakes in Pro Wrestling. Sometimes your mistake could hurt someone. However I could say the same for any sport. The key is training in a Professional environment with Professional coaches who can minimise the chances of injury being a result of a mistake. Bumps, bruises and accidental knocks are part of the game though.
In 18 years I can’t really remember ever hurting anyone, especially not the point of injury.
@@damianslater I personally don't think that the style I would use would work I'm an Innovator I see moves I change the way I pick them the slam is the same I don't know how to make a move look good without taking the pain, using that kipping up then get more intense as the match goes on my style is a very old style a mix of Chris benoit I personally don't want to remember anything other than his work in the ring his work was what he wanted to be remembered for the best technical wrestler of all time,
Basically my style is a mix of Chris benoit dynamite kid Hatley race and some moves I like I'm not into the moves they use nowadays I'm the type of person to do a stiff move without question if I think the fans would appreciate something else than what the match would be so take off the crowd if their lively have a faster more stiff match if their bored do something that gets them off their seats shocked worried over the wrestlers safety but keeping it so safe the selling the motion the bodylanguage I would do wrestling school but I'm too insecure I have multiple issues including autism I don't really class it as an issue, but some people think it like I've got a curse and want nothing to do with me, I wouldn't care someday others I would quit the gym quit everything the next day I'd regret that and get back on track I don't think pro wrestling would pay bills dog food ect ect I'm not Evan into it for the money I'd wrestle for free if I could I just love it that much, inspiring people to do what they love telling people "you know if you set your mind to it nothing can stop you"
One second I'm jumping off a ladder the next second I'm scared to do a snap suplex a move I did a bit to annoy my sister when we were kids,
She hated wrestling accept
eddie guerrero, anyway keep up the good work training people to do what they love do to what they'll hopefully do for a long time, entertaining people with what they love
I’m 8 months in wrestling school and yeah I’m getting stronger and better bit by bit but I still get nervous and tense because I don’t wanna mess up.
Did a try out with epw in 2009 or 2010 at the old maddington building. That saturday and Sunday we did over 300 push ups and 400 squats.it was always for punishment. Weather someone rolled left or what not. Was tough as hell
Tryouts were certainly far more brutal back then. More of an old-school 'weeding out' process to see who had the heart. Times have definitely changed now.
Where is it located
thank you for the advice! I'm actually willing to get in shape first before I try out in my city's indie wrestling company
I go to NXT shows all the time here in Orlando. I see Aussie wrestlers Duke Hudson (Elliot Sexton) and Grayson Waller. I would be really awesome if you were in the shows too! I've watched a lot of your old matches on you tube and you sure have the charisma and skill for it! Idk maybe you just enjoy teaching now.
I appreciate it and I don’t really have an answer for why not. It has not been without 20 years of trying, I can tell you that much.
Hey mate, thanks for the video it's really helpful. Currently I'm 16, 6 foot 5 and 285 pounds. My primary focus is losing weight and getting stronger. After high school as I'm from Singapore I'm required to serve in the military for 2 years, which I think would help me a lot in getting fitter and being able to do things such as 100 push ups. While wrestling school is almost 5 years away for me I really want to start preparing now. My one question is - what do bookers care most about, while I'm not the most fit person (working on it), I am quite strong and am pretty decent on the mic and I'm also a very creative person and love to tell stories (I've written 3 books) which I think would benefit me in telling a story in the ring. All these things are what made me love pro-wrestling. Thanks once again, your channel helps a ton.
Thanks for watching!
It’s difficult to pinpoint exactly which attribute(s) bookers will value the highest because it really depends on what they need at the time. I think I’ll make a video to explore this one even deeper though!
@@damianslater Great, cheers mate. Btw, your Australian so I have to congratulate you on Steve Smiths innings last night.
Great knock for Smudge! Finally! 😅
Hey man thanks for the advice my goal at the moment is to lose weight and get in a better shape and be ready when the time is right before then at the moment I’m 225/240 and my aim is to get to 190/205 it’s just also difficult because all the wrestling schools in the England are quite far away from where I live also really loving the channel
Thanks for the comment mate. Just stay consistent, get your diet and training program down as a routine, keep educating yourself and you'll see steady progress. At the same time, if the opportunity to start training arises, don't feel like you need to get into optimal shape before you start. Wrestling training will get you into shape even more so than any outside routine could.
As for living far away from schools, it is what it is man. You have 2 choices. Either leave it as an obstacle and never pursue your dreams, or do whatever you can to get there. Whether that means moving out of your hometown, or dealing with long journeys to training. I've done both before and regret nothing, despite it being scary at the time.
@@damianslater thank you so much for getting back to me and giving me advice and I will work on this I feel the 2 things I need to work on the most is strength and most importantly cardio because of being diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome and I want to prove to anybody that says I can’t do that I can and if I can just inspire 1 person to fight for their dream I’ll feel really happy I’ve done something. And the quote I can think of is when Daniel Bryan spoke for the first time after being cleaned to compete and said if you fight for your dreams your dreams will fight for you
Damn man most I have weighed was 127
@the legend killers shitty duffle bag person losing self control on my weight is something I’m still angry at myself for but it is what it is but since I’ve made a start on changing that hopefully I can now progress onto everything I want to do in the future
@@ryandavies5449 I hope you can manage this
I’m 15 and start wrestling school soon I’m absolutely terrified
Sameee
I went to a wrestling school a few years ago, was so excited. We never got to even step into a ring though. It was mostly hard cardio work until we could barely stand up followed by 20 minutes where we were taught to bump on the floor. It felt so unnatural doing it on the floor, they had a ring right there too! Throwing yourself around a ring would've mentally felt way more natural than doing it on the floor. Would've hurt all the same but without the mental barrier. I went for about a month (8 2 hour sessions) and had to stop, I was constantly in pain, even though I was being told I was doing everything correctly and I felt like 75% of the lessons was exercise and cardio work which I could've done at home or in a gym. My elbows and wrists have never been the same since, bumping on the floor with no experience sucks.
I 100% support that method of training and it's exactly how I was raised. I probably have too much of an explanation for the comments box, and of course I am not actually there to see exactly what's going on but the short of it is...
Having trainees earn their way into the ring builds a culture of respecting the art form and most importantly, cements the fundamentals. Without strong fundamentals, everything else beyond that will crumble.
Also, Pro Wrestling is not a natural thing for our body. The first year is all about building the calluses and conditioning the body to take impact. It took many months for my body to feel pain-free again. I'd leave every training session with a headache, sore elbows and mat burn/bruises all over. But I've now been wrestling for 20 years and have had zero catastrophic injuries, with very few minor injuries (most of which were caused by BJJ and Weight Training). I truly credit that to my original training.
@@damianslater Yeah my teacher used to say it was a respect thing regarding the ring. We needed to earn being able to step into the ring. I do regret not sticking to it, I did enjoy it on the most part. At the time I worked in a factory too which was taking its toll on my body. I'm 33 now so probably too old to pick it back up. I have so much respect for people like yourself, sharing your knowledge for others is such a nice thing to do. Thank you for taking the time to reply with such an insightful and educated response!
@@unrivaledwrestlingfigures Never too old! I have a couple of trainees currently on live events who started in their early 40s!
Im gna start training for Malaysias Pro wrestling tryouts! Idk how it'll be conducted, but Im gna train until the next upcoming tryouts! Thanks for your information!
Cool man. Good luck!
Great advice! That Beverly Hills Ninja clip made me give this a like too!
Great work keep it up.❤️
Hi what would be you chooses for good wrestling schools in south Australia 🇦🇺
Love the video thanks 🙏
Wrestle Rampage. I used to be the head coach there and they have a huge success rate in terms of students wrestling interstate & overseas. They even have a tryout coming up.
I’m going to college this year and want to wrestle one day but right now I can’t afford wrestling school. I probably won’t be able to do it until I’m 21(the earliest age most likely). Is there a certain age where it’s too late to get into wrestling? I would love to do it but don’t know if I will be too old by the time I’m able to
I wouldn't put an age on it. I've had trainees start learning in their 40's and still do well. 21 is about as perfect a starting age as you could get, if anything.
Hey Damian, if one weight trains 4 times a week should I mix in my calisthenics with my weight training. E.g chest day, finish off with Hindu pushups/ other push-up variations etc
Or should I do them on seperate days
The optimal approach is to separate them by at least 6 hours if possible. If you mix too many stimulus (i.e. weight training immediately followed by cardio or another training method) then current literature says that your body will struggle to adapt and grow.
You'll still see results, so if it suits your schedule better to put them together then go ahead, but if possible keep them separated.
When im 14 im gonna try going to the BWF gym (Brazilian Wrestling Federation) then when im 18 im gonna starting actually wrestling
Awesome video. On a random note, I’ve always been surprised no one else ever adopted a similar gimmick to IRS. Irwin R. Schyster was my favorite wrestler growing up in the 90s. I was born in ‘81. Loved him and Money Inc. I wish today’s pro wrestling had a similar gimmick involving the same ring attire etc.! There’s so much potential. It could be a CEO. It could be a corrupt investment banker, it could be private investigator even. Anything. That dressy gimmick has tons of potential. I had friends who went to PW school who hoped to find a gimmick like that ultimately but no one seemed interested in the idea. I don’t get that.
In most places I think you’ll find that Pro Wrestling has evolved beyond cartoonish characters. The last I can remember of a gimmick along those lines was Claudio Castagnoli/Cesaro in ROH and other indies.
@@damianslater Oh man, I remember that old gimmick. With the big money symbol suits and whatnot, yeah? That was back when he still had hair, too!
@@JackgarPrime Yep, Swiss Money Holding.
I’m in my 40s. Been training BJJ for over a year and work out regularly. Any tips for an “old man” to start wrestling school?
Go for it! Just stay on top of your recovery - sleep, diet, stretching etc. but I’d give the same advice to anyone of any age.
How is it going for you? I’m also 40 and starting wrestling training.
@@Wholeshowtv It went well. I did have a major injury though - busted a lung. Surgeon said I was just shit out of luck and had nothing to do with age. Took too many bad bumps.
@@George-bp8tq damn sorry to hear that. Hope you have a speedy recovery.
Question hope u answer what about for someone who’s a amateur wrestler And coaches is me rolling around with my players good help I kinda cut the gym out
The gym is mostly for the aesthetic side of things. Looking the part.
If you feel that you can do fine without it, then sure, amateur wrestling is fantastic conditioning work to supplement Pro Wrestling.
According to you which is the best wrestling school and have high chance of getting to pro. Wrestling industry
It’s hard for me to say as I haven’t trained overseas in years and most of the time it’s really up to the individual.
In Australia I’d say EPW, Wrestle Rampage, MCW & PWA are the best choice from my experience.
Would you say toughness and strength is something you can build from very little with a huge amount of effort and determination or would you say you have to be naturally strong and naturally tough?
A little from column A, a little from column B.
Personally speaking, I was a very shy, timid, weak kid before I started training in Pro Wrestling. I had a lot of anxiety. Everything terrified me.
Pro Wrestling absolutely made me stronger both physically and mentally, but I think my passion for the art-form and discipline that I had already formed from playing many competitive sports in my childhood, kept me coming back. I would have never even made it to that point otherwise.
@@damianslater Thank you for sharing that. I used to do kung fu at a really young age but got injured at one point and decided to call it quits. Now I'm older though I do feel a lot more competitive and have built up a decent amount of stanima through running and swimming. The passion is definitely there for pro wrestling, it's the injuries which hold me back the most.
@@wrestlingawesome4006 I definitely know how disheartening injuries can be. But from my perspective, letting injuries stop you from even trying to do something you love, makes life a little meaningless. We don't get a second chance at this thing unfortunately.
Why not just give it a go, be smart with your training and recovery, and if injury does strike (inevitable in any athletic endeavour, not just Pro Wrestling), take action accordingly? I've known people who have come into wrestling after multiple ACL reconstructions, and survived.
@@damianslater What would your tips be for getting injured as in how to react and how to make whatever it is heal better?
See a physiotherapist, listen to their advice, follow their advice.
Wish i had money to do this
I’m gonna start working out again and my main concern is my cardio worried I’m gonna be out of breath after every move
You very likely will be. Is that really going to stop you from doing something you love thought? Get comfortable being uncomfortable and you'll see steady progress.
I'm 24 and have been going to the gym for about 3 years. (Used to want to get into arts and music but my priorities shifted) Think I'll want to try out at a school near Amsterdam (About 4 hours with a train away from where I live but the only school in my country) in two years to give myself just a bit more experience. There's a capoeira school not far from me and it seems like a good way to get more cardio in.
Question though, is 26 a bit too old to get into pro-wrestling? Maybe it's 'cause I'm used to seeing so many athletes and such who started at a younger age, which in the back of my mind discourages me a bit. I'm in good shape, but I wanna take a bit more time to finish my college, practice more skills etc. Sometimes I feel like it's a bit too late already, though.
26 is a great age to start.
It also depends on your goals in Pro Wrestling. I’ve had guys start in their 40’s and while their chances of wrestling for a major promotion were slim, they did just fine wrestling on local shows and fulfilling their ambitions in that way.
@@damianslater
Suppose 26 still has some room for opportunity.
For the time being it'd be great to get involved in the indie scene at some point. I'm willing to do a second job to make ends meet but at the end of the day I want to fulfill my passions. It'd be great of course if I could ''make it'' for a lack of a better word but admittingly my priorities for now lie in just being a part of it.
And that’s a great attitude to have. Keep those goals short and long term!
Can you make a weight training program?
I can but I’m not a fully qualified personal trainer so don’t feel right in doing so (even though I could confidently put together a better programme than most 🤫)
@@damianslater I see. Well if you ever do. I wanna attempt it. I love weight training and bodybuilding.
Would it be to late for a 28 year old to follow his dream as a pro wrestler BTW I'm suppose to start training at Future Stars Of Wrestling out here in Las Vegas thanks for the video new sub
Kevin Nash & Batista began training at 31. DDP at 35. Rico at 40. You're still young!
@@damianslater thanks for that sir just trying to be a sponge and learn everything I can
Which are the wrestling school that I can join
I'm 21 I have a passion to be a wrestler so
Whats the age requirement Im 14 and im only 130 pounds and i wanna be a pro wrestler.
I started at 15 but you’ll find most schools are now 18+. The EPW School of Pro Wrestling is 16 with parent consent.
@Kenya Carter yeah its (sensibly) 18+ for most schools anywhere
Depends on the school I am hopefully about to go to one which is 13+ here in the UK which makes me really lucky but honestly just see what you have in your area since it seems to vary.
I actually wanna be a wrestler but the problem is North East India doesn't have any wrestling school
Unfortunately that means you’ve gotta travel.
Is there any wrestling schools in Philippines?
I remember seeing a promotion in the Philippines recently, so I believe there should be one if you search around.
I am in great shape I am 6’3 230 but I am 32 is that to old to start pro wrestling school
Definitely not too old.
Oh wow thank you this really helps
My age is now 16 but when I turn 18 I will definitely come to Australia for training. So can you suggest me best wrestling school in Australia.
I guess I’d have to suggest the one I coach at 😂 - EPW School of Pro Wrestling
It's your wrestling school
Hey, so I am 13 and after COVID I will *hopefully* be going to a wrestling school which is 13 and up, do you know how it changes for younger people training who most likely won’t even be in official matches in many years?
I personally don’t agree with training that young. Most schools have an 16-18+ rule with good reason. You put yourself at a much higher risk of facing long-term injury. I’d always recommend getting into a grappling martial art from a young age like Freestyle Wrestling or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
As for your question though, training generally doesn’t change at all regardless of age. I would hope the school you go to take major precautions, particularly when it comes to learning breakfalling and other high risk aspects of the game.
What is a pro wrestling in the sense of this video? Is it a sport where you compete in real matches?
Professional Wrestling.
Example: WWE.
@@damianslater Thanks for the answer. Great videos by the way.
What age is best to start wrestling school? I'm 17 right now and gonna start one soon
17 is a fine age to start but it’s hard for me to put a number on it as everyone’s different.
I started at 15 (which is no longer allowed in most places) which was ok and gave me more time to develop. Some would struggle starting that young due to the emotional and physical difficulty of it all.
Others start well into their 20s or 30s and have a higher maturity level so may pick up things easier and cope better socially, but they also have less time and more miles on the body.
@@damianslater On an average how expensive would you say wrestling schools are
I have no idea sorry. Everywhere would be very different I assume.
@@billyreeder8082 I'm 17 too 5'9 and 68kg.