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  • All Questions & Answers by Curt Clapier
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  • Answered November 09, 2009 in Wrestling, Safety
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    Sue Behrens asked:

    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?

    Curt’s answer:

    What does your son way and what does the boy closest in size to him weigh?

    Curt Clapier
    Wrestling Coach
    http://WrestlingTrainingMedia.com/cav1

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  • Answered November 09, 2009 in Wrestling
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    Lindy Wilkinson asked:

    My 12 year old son is wrestling this year for the first time. Any suggestions to get him ready for the season?

    Curt’s answer:

    Get him watching wrestling matches and technique videos. Here is one of the best resources for that that I know of http://WrestlingTrainingMedia.com/cav1

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  • Answered November 09, 2009 in Wrestling
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    Tyler Ingalls asked:

    I wrestle in the 152 weight class. It's my first year wrestling and im a sophomore in highschool. im tall and not too strong. any tips?

    Curt’s answer:

    Work hard. Decide to commit. Also learn how to use your length to you advantage. Short guys height wrestling tall guys.

    I just posted a video on my blog of a guy who does this extremely well. His name is Ben Askren. He was a 2 time NCAA Champio... Continue reading »

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  • Answered November 06, 2009 in Wrestling, Safety
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    Reynaldo Bonilla asked:

    what age does my child need to be to start wrestling?

    Curt’s answer:

    You can start as early as 4 years old. Here are some good resources for you http://WrestlingTrainingMedia.com

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  • Answered November 06, 2009 in Wrestling
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    Levi Gaston Iv asked:

    I'm sixteen years old and I've never wrestled before. Most guys I know have done it since they were young. Is it too late for me to start?

    Curt’s answer:

    Just looking to connect with other wrestlers, coaches and parents.

    It's not too late to start. Here are some great resources to help you get started. http://WrestlingTrainingMedia.com

    Talk soon,

    Curt

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  • Answered November 06, 2009 in Wrestling
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    Coach Gerbracht asked:

    When is the best time to get better in wrestling?

    Curt’s answer:

    The "off-season" is a great time to make up ground.

    Also, my sight provides some great resources for coaches, parents and wrestlers who are wanting to improve their game. http://WrestlingTrainingMedia.com

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  • Answered November 06, 2009 in Wrestling, Coaching
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    Gary Heleniak asked:

    i want to start a wrestling program. how do i go about doing this and how do i train the athletes? is there a outline you go by?

    Curt’s answer:

    You will find some great resources for running a wrestling club and starting one at http://WrestlingTrainingMedia.com

    You'll even find a video that you can use to recruit kids to your club.

    Talk soon,

    Curt

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  • Answered July 15, 2009 in Basketball, Football, Soccer, Wrestling / Kingsport, TN
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    Is there a wrestling program in Kingsport, TN for my ten year old son?

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    Most likely yes. I would go talk to the high school wrestling coach.

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  • Answered July 15, 2009 in Wrestling
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    Levi Gaston Iv asked:

    I'm sixteen years old and I've never wrestled before. Most guys I know have done it since they were young. Is it too late for me to start?

    Curt’s answer:

    No. Go for it man.

    Here's a free online wrestling camp that you will like http://WrestlingTrainingMedia.com/ChampAccess

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  • Answered July 15, 2009 in Wrestling / Farmington, ME
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    Drew Blanchet asked:

    I live in Farmington, Maine. I have been wrestling for 3 years now, and i want to find a camp. Any good ones In New England?

    Curt’s answer:

    Here's a free online wrestling camp that you will like http://WrestlingTrainingMedia.com/ChampAccess

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