FAQ

What are the training options with Tupelo Wrestling?

Adult classes – 3 days a week Kids classes – 1 day a week Private sessions Guest workshops
How much does it cost?

Individual Adult Membership: $79/month Individual Kid (12&Under) Membership: $39/month Drop-in Session: $10 (first week is free) Private Session: $40/hour Guest Clinics: TBD
How can I contact the coaches?

Coach Fox: Cell: 614-517-3081 Email: tupelowrestling@gmail.com Coach Grady: Cell: 662-416-5996 Email: grady.hurley@hotmail.com Coach AJ: Cell: 662-285-8541 Coach Wadley: Cell: 573-298-1245 Or contact through our online submission form found here!
Can I drop into a practice without being a member?

Of course! Drop-ins are $10 a session. (first week is free)
How do I become a member of Tupelo Wrestling?

Contact Coach Fox or Coach Grady to sign up or stop by UFM in Tupelo to sign up in person.
Is wrestling dangerous?

Like any contact sport, it is possible to be injured while wrestling, but the risk of injury is relatively low. According to a yearly study by the National Center for Catastrophic Sport Injury Reserach, wrestling ranks lower than gymnastics, ice hockey, softball, football, and lacrosse for number of injuries each year. https://nccsir.unc.edu/reports/
What are the benefits of wrestling?

There are a plethora of benefits to be had from training the sport of wrestling but the foremost are mental and physical toughness. Wrestling is a sport of speed, strength, agility, and above all, discipline. Many prominent figures in our history attribute wrestling to their success! Here's a list of a few: http://www.nwcaonline.com/growing-wrestling/promoting-wrestling/famous-wrestlers/ Check out this article by USA Wrestling about why football and wrestling go together and how wrestling improves your football game. Many college and NFL coaches seek players who have wrestled. https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/usaw-public/CoachesCorner/Football-and-Wrestling.pdf
Is Mississippi really the only state in the United States that does not have a Wrestling program in the public-school system?

Yes! And it hasn’t had one since the 1970s! Follow this link and click on Mississippi to see for yourself that Tupelo Wrestling is the only registered club in the state. https://www.teamusa.org/usa-wrestling/membership/find-a-club
Is it ever too early or too late to start wrestling?

Any time is a great time to learn how to wrestle! For young kids we start by building basic physical awareness and control of the body through various movements, drills, and games. As a beginner develops control, flexibility, and confidence, we focus more on technique and competition. For older individuals we work at whatever pace the person wants to train at.
Do I need any specific gear or equipment to practice wrestling?

It is always wise to show up for practice in performance clothing. This includes most regular athletic wear such as shorts, sweat pants, t-shirts, etc. Wrestling shoes (~$55+), headgear (~$40+), and mouth guards (~$5+) are optional for our classes, but are highly recommended for the sport.
Can girls wrestle?

Often times better than boys! Women's wrestling is the fastest growing scholastic sport in the United States! Since 1994, the number of women who wrestle in high school has grown from 804 to 16,562 (as of 2018) and 63 colleges now sponsor a varsity women’s wrestling program. http://www.nwcaonline.com/growing-wrestling/growing-womens-wrestling/states-continuing-to-sanction-girls-wrestling-on-the-rise/