PROGRAM N°. 03 · THE OLDEST DISCIPLINE
Wrestlingrewritten.
Takedowns, pressure, and control, taught at a pace that lets you absorb it. You don't need a high-school background to start.
SHOT DRILLS · WK. 02- BEGINNER-FRIENDLY
- No experience needed
- MIXED LEVELS
- Every class, every body
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Quick answer
Wrestling at Kaizen MMA, taught across six Northern Virginia locations. Adult classes for every level, from first-timers to competitors, with a free first class. No experience needed to start.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
What this actually is.
Wrestling is the oldest and most fundamental combat discipline. It teaches you to take someone down, maintain control, and establish dominant positions, skills that translate directly to self-defense and serve as the backbone of any well-rounded martial arts practice.
You don't need a background in high school or college wrestling to start. Our adult wrestling program is built for people picking it up for the first time. We focus on the takedowns, pressure, and scrambles that work in real situations, taught at a pace that lets you absorb and apply what you learn.
The conditioning you build through wrestling is unlike anything else. The constant movement, grip work, and body control develop a functional strength and toughness that gym workouts alone can't replicate. It's demanding, but in the best way.
A CLASS · STEP BY STEP
What to expect.
Dynamic warm-up with wrestling-specific movement drills
Takedown technique instruction, single legs, double legs, body locks
Partner drilling with progressive resistance
Positional live rounds focused on specific skills
Conditioning work integrated into training naturally
THE ARC · YOUR FIRST QUARTER
How the progression goes.
- WK. 01 to 04
Falls, frames & fundamentals
Breakfalls, hip movement, posture, grips. Falling safely comes before anything else. Drilling only, no live rolls.
- WK. 05 to 12
Positions & technique chains
Guard, mount, side control, and how to move between them. Takedowns start landing because you can read what your partner is doing.
- WK. 13+
Live rolling & sparring
Live rolling and takedown sparring open up, and both stay optional. You'll get tapped a lot before you tap anyone.
WHY TRAIN HERE
What wrestling gives you.
Explosive functional strength and endurance
Takedown skills applicable to any self-defense scenario
Improved balance, coordination, and body control
Mental toughness and resilience built through training
A strong athletic foundation for any martial art
Practical grappling ability without relying on a gi
QUESTIONS
Wrestling FAQ.
Absolutely. Our adult wrestling classes are designed for beginners. We have members who started in their 30s, 40s, and beyond with zero wrestling background.
Wrestling is physically demanding, but our coaches teach you how to train smart. We emphasize technique over power, and you control how hard you go in live rounds.
Hugely. Wrestling is the common thread that connects striking and ground work. Better takedowns and top control will improve every other aspect of your martial arts training.