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  • I have a son who is small fo rhis age and our wresters are paired by age rather than weight. What is a safe weight difference for wrestlers?

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Sue Behrens
Sue Behrens
Wrestling, Safety

I have a son who is small fo rhis age and our wresters are paired by age rather than weight. What is a safe weight difference for wrestlers?

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  • Toby Minter
    Toby Minter
    Answered October 19, 2009
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    only about 5-8% thats why there are weight divisions.

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  • Coach Gregory Day
    Coach Gregory Day
    Answered October 30, 2009
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    I agree with Toby!

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  • Cody Lake
    Cody Lake
    Answered November 03, 2009
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    Its really Just depends on his age/weight they are paired in weight class and divisions..there a five division. Division I, II, III, IV, V the Divisions are sort by age and along with the division there are many weight classes your son could wrestle in. If you have any other questions just ask.

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  • Justin Grey
    Justin Grey
    Answered November 07, 2009
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    It's important to go by age, weight, and ability level. We like to stay within 5lbs in the lighter weights, and the heavier weights can go up to a 15lb difference.

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  • Curt Clapier
    Curt Clapier
    Answered November 09, 2009
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    What does your son way and what does the boy closest in size to him weigh?

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    http://WrestlingTrainingMedia.com/cav1

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  • Kerry Caba
    Kerry Caba
    Answered November 12, 2009
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    5 lbs depends on his ability

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  • Morgen Maxwell
    Morgen Maxwell
    Answered November 21, 2009
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    Age is the LAST thing that should be considered. Weight, experience, then ability sounds like a safe order.

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