K-2 Program - Overview

A sound knowledge of FUNDAMENTALS builds the foundation for a CHAMPION wrestler.  Likewise, in Bridgewater we believe a STRONG K-2 program builds the foundation for the FUTURE SUCCESS of our program.  Today’s novices are tomorrow’s champions.  With that in mind, K-2 focuses on: FUN, FRIENDSHIP, and FUNDAMENTALS.

Practices are normally twice a week, and the aim is to have our wrestlers performing several BASIC moves properly by the end of their first season.  The emphasis is always on maintaining proper POSITION and using proper TECHNIQUE.  K-2 teaches skills and balance via instruction, drilling, situational wrestling, and GAMES, such as cowboy riding, spinning bear, bulldozer, knee tap, and sumo.

K-2 wrestlers usually have the option to wrestle in 4-5 novice tournaments per year, as well as to wrestle in 5-6 scrimmages with other towns, set-up through the Central Jersey Scrimmage League.  In scrimmages, wrestlers are matched as evenly as possible, with regard to age, weight, and skill level.