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Collegiate wrestling

Collegiate wrestling

In the United States, wrestling is a major sport in high schools and colleges. Collegiate wrestling is the form of wrestling that is practiced at the college level. It is also called College wrestling or Folkstyle wrestling to differentiate it from other forms of wrestling . The National Collegiate Wrestling Association (NCWA) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) are the two umbrella organizations in America that organize competitions throughout the country. The wrestling as it is practiced in high schools in the United States is called 'scholastic wrestling'. It is different from collegiate wrestling and has its own rules.

Collegiate Wrestling Levels

For wrestlers it is important to gain experience at school level. Collegiate wrestling differs greatly from wrestling forms such as 'professional' and 'international' wrestling. The focus in this form is more on controlling the opponent than on an explosive action. The rules also differ from other forms of wrestling. For example, in Collegiate wrestling it is not allowed to throw your opponent. This is to prevent injuries.

The length of the rounds is also different from other wrestling styles. The first round is three minutes long, while the second and third rounds are two minutes long. "Riding time" is a unique rule to college wrestling. This means that if a wrestler is in top position for more than a minute, he gets an extra point.

Many college wrestlers dream of moving on to professional wrestling . This is not easy as the rules vary and the quality of professional wrestling is very high. However, college wrestling is a good springboard and an excellent platform for young wrestlers to show their skills. The really talented wrestlers are scouted for the national teams at this level.

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