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<b>Introduction 1</b> <p><b>Part I: Wrestling 101: Understanding the Ins and Outs of the Sport 7</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Getting Familiar with Wrestling Before You Sign Up for the Sport 9</p> <p>Chapter 2: Identifying What Wrestling Is 21</p> <p>Chapter 3: Being Equipped to Wrestle 33</p> <p><b>Part II: Creating a Solid Wrestling Foundation before Your First Match 43</b></p> <p>Chapter 4: Knowing What Happens during a Wrestling Match 45</p> <p>Chapter 5: Staying Healthy, Safe, and in Shape 67</p> <p>Chapter 6: The Mental Aspect: Wrestling in the Right Mindset 93</p> <p>Chapter 7: Grappling with the Fundamentals and Basic Movements 109</p> <p><b>Part III: Hitting the Mat and Using Your Moves 135</b></p> <p>Chapter 8: On Your Mark, Get Set: Starting Positions 137</p> <p>Chapter 9: Breaking Down Breakdowns and Escapes 147</p> <p>Chapter 10: Reversing Your Fortune: Reversals 167</p> <p>Chapter 11: Taking Down Your Opponent: Attacks and Counterattacks 187</p> <p>Chapter 12: Putting It All Together: Pinning Combinations 221</p> <p><b>Part IV: The Adults behind You: Coaches and Parents 241</b></p> <p>Chapter 13: Coaching 101: Being the Best Coach You Can Be 243</p> <p>Chapter 14: Running a Productive Practice with Key Drills 265</p> <p>Chapter 15: Knowing How to Be a Supportive Parent 307</p> <p><b>Part V: The Part of Tens 323</b></p> <p>Chapter 16: Ten Tips For Wrestling Success 325</p> <p>Chapter 17: Ten (Plus One) Wrestling Camps You Should Consider Attending 333</p> <p><b>Index 343</b></p>

<p><b>Henry Cejudo</b> won a gold medal in freestyle wrestling at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. In so doing, he became the youngest American — at the age of 20 — to ever win a gold medal in wrestling.</p>

<p>Pin down the sport of wrestling</p> <p>In this plain-English guide, author and 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist Henry Cejudo explains the different movements of wrestling with step-by-step explanations and ways to score — making this ancient and captivating sport accessible to beginning and advanced competitors, coaches, confused parents, and fans.</p> <ul> <li> <p>Wrestling 101 — get an overview of the sport, from the different styles of wrestling to the equipment you need before you hit the mat</p> </li> <li> <p>Know the score — find out what happens during a match, what the referee does, and how you can score points</p> </li> <li> <p>Bust a move — discover expert secrets to do escapes, reversals, takedowns, and pinning combinations like a pro</p> </li> <li> <p>Behind the scenes — grasp the physical and mental preparation needed to be a successful wrestler, both on and off the mat</p> </li> </ul> <p>Open the book and find:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Age and weight categories</p> </li> <li> <p>Wrestling styles, rules, and scoring</p> </li> <li> <p>Step-by-step photographs that illustrate the moves and techniques</p> </li> <li> <p>Ways to keep healthy, safe, and in shape</p> </li> <li> <p>The ins and outs of competition</p> </li> <li> <p>Tips on wrestling in the right mindset</p> </li> <li> <p>Advice for coaches and parents</p> </li> <li> <p>Drills you can incorporate into your practice</p> </li> </ul> <p>Learn to:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Understand the rules of wrestling</p> </li> <li> <p>Grasp how points are scored</p> </li> <li> <p>Physically and mentally prepare to be a fierce competitor</p> </li> <li> <p>Master basic techniques and movements</p> </li> </ul>

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