I started my wrestling journey just five months ago, thanks to the help and encouragement of a friend and quickly realized wrestling is a tough sport that really helps shape a person. It’s not just about throwing people to the ground. It’s about learning discipline. When you’re in the world of wrestling, the training is undeniably hard. It takes discipline to study hard all day and then go through a grueling two-hour practice right after school. This kind of routine makes you stick to a schedule and teaches you to be committed.
You can see the impact of wrestling in the lives of those who do it. This carries over into school and work. Wrestlers often work really hard and are able to handle pressure well. Landon Cruz (c/o 2025), a varsity wrestler on McKinley’s team agrees. “I think wrestling has improved how I do things now, especially my discipline,” he said.
Consider the similarity between wrestling training and the challenges individuals face in everyday life. McKinley wrestlers are required to endure grueling sessions, pushing through physical and mental exhaustion. This mirrors the perseverance needed to overcome obstacles in real life scenarios, whether it’s in academics, careers, or personal goals.
Anthropometric studies conducted on male university-level practitioners of combat sports by Anna Burdukiewicz show that wrestlers often tend to have a more mesomorphic, or ectomorph build, instilled by the sport. This further shows that wrestling can help with weight management and keeping a strong or agile physique. Not only will wrestling benefit you mentally, it can also benefit physical health.
If you’re currently looking for a new world of discipline and self-improvement, I recommend trying out wrestling. It’s not just a sport, it’s a journey that challenges you physically and mentally, and also comes along with multiple benefits.
