Beginning Wrestling; Author: Photographer Curtis, Bruce; Author: Sampson, Julie; Performer: Curtis, Bruce; Paperback

Author: Photographer Curtis, Bruce; Author: Sampson, Julie; Performer: Curtis, Bruce
Paperback; 100 Colour Photographs
96 pages
Published: January 2003
Sterling Juvenile Books
ISBN: 1402701071

It's like playing chess with your body--moves and countermoves that outwit and overpower your opponent. Once you learn the basic rules of school-style wrestling, and the strategies for winning matches, you're on your way to being a champion. And, whatever your age, size, or athletic ability, there is a place for you in the sport. It's a matter of getting yourself physically and mentallyfit. Find out the right equipment to buy, especially shoes and headgear. Then, practice starting positions, following the instructions and photos of each stance. Add the essential offensive and defensive strategies, including inside step series, level changes, takedowns, and common countermoves. Learn to move and feint to create proper angles of attack, and control your opponent at will. A masterIt's like playing chess with your body - moves and countermoves that outwit and overpower your opponent.