KNOCKAGH WRESTLING CLUB
OLYMPIC FREESTYLE WRESTLING
Wrestling
There are four main forms
of amateur competitive wrestling practised internationally today, Greco-Roman wrestling, freestyle wrestling, judo wrestling, and sombo wrestling. Judo is considered a separate sport at the Olympics.
Sombo is a combination of freestyle and judo and is most popular in the republics of the former
Freestyle wrestling is similar to the American collegiate wrestling style, or folkstyle wrestling. Holds are relatively unlimited, provided they are not dangerous, & can be applied to any part of the body. Greco-Roman wrestling limits holds to the upper body.
There are literally hundreds of wrestling styles worldwide today, with many nations having indigenous forms, including Glíma wrestling in
Coach Officials
Knockagh Wrestling Club is fully insured and registered with BWA and adhere to FILA regulations
Dave Finlay Director of Coaches
Newly appointed President of the N.I.O.W.A. Wrestling Coach for over 35 years. Coached at many clubs and produced many British Champions. Former National Coach N.I. bringing teams to the Commonwealth Games and European Championships.
Quals: BWA Coach Level 3 - St. John's Ambulance First-Aid Trained - Child Protection Officer N.I.O.W.A.
John O'Rawe
Newly appointed National Coach N.I. Wrestling from aged nine in 1978 coached by Dave Finlay. Trained and wrestled for a year in USA (1985/86) Northern Ireland and British Team member wrestling in numerous international tournaments including Commonwealth Games 1994 and has been coaching for six years.
Quals: BWA Coach Level 2 - St. John's Ambulance First-Aid Trained - Child Protection Officer KWC - OCN Drug Awareness Level 2
Walton Hart
Wrestling from aged seven in 1978 coached by Dave Finlay. Northern Ireland Team member, international wrestler, picked-up many National Titles and has been coaching for seven years.
Quals: BWA Coach Level 2 - St. John's Ambulance First-Aid Trained - Child Protection Trained - OCN Drug Awareness Level 2
Stuart Baker
Newly appointed Assistant National Coach N.I. Wrestling from aged six in 1978 coached by Dave Finlay. Former British Champion. Entered Professional scene 1985 and has been coaching for 4 years.
Quals: BWA Coach Level 2 - St. John's Ambulance First-Aid Trained - Child Protection Trained
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KWC is insured & registered with BWA Ltd
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