Winona Area Youth Wrestling

“Train Like a Champion,
Fight Like a Warrior,
Live Like a Hero!”

WARRIORS WAREHOUSE

At Warriors Warehouse, we believe in building champions on and off the mat. Our state-of-the-art facility and dedicated coaching staff are here to help you reach your highest potential.

YOUTH WRESTLING SEASON 2024-25

Warriors Warehouse is open to boys and girls in kindergarten through 8th grade. This is a chance to learn some basic wrestling skills, get some great exercise, and have FUN!

Coaches for this program will be John Alexander (experienced) and Bill Schmidt (beginners). All sessions/seasons will be held at the Warriors Warehouse (Winona Mall - 722 Jefferson St).

“You’ll never find another coach like John. He puts his heart and soul into teaching each kid and the results speak for themselves…

…not only do the kids learn the techniques that set the foundation for world class wrestling, but they also learn patience with an emphasis on “respect”, for others, their opponents, and for the game.”

TRAINING HOURS

Tuesday 5 PM–7:30 PM
Wednesday 5 PM–6:30 PM
Thursday 3:30–7 PM
Friday - Monday - closed

Wrestlers are the toughest people on earth. While their friends are…

Wrestlers are the toughest people on earth.

While their friends are…

LOOKING TO PARTICIPATE?

Looking to participate in a sport that requires skill, strength, strategic thinking and the desire to compete individually and as part of a team? Whatever level you compete at, wrestling can enhance your life, improving fitness, strength and coordination. Participate in competitive freestyle & greco wrestling, you'll find our wrestling community to be a great place to learn new skills and meet new friends.

You may lock your hands at any point in time during the match (clasping doesn't exist).

An alternative way to end your period early would be being a Technical Superiority. To do so in Freestyle or Greco competition you must be beating your opponent by 6 points. Folkstyle (Collegiate) is the more traditional form of wrestling in the United States.

The main difference between Folkstyle and Freestyle wrestling is that in Folkstyle competition, there are moves from the bottom position.

FREESTYLE AND GRECO-ROMAN WRESTLING

Freestyle is different to Greco-Roman simply because Greco-Roman does not allow type of scoring below the waist (no leg attacks or trips).

The main difference between Freestyle and Folkstyle is that in Freestyle competition (and Greco) you do not do anything while you’re on the bottom besides trying not to get turned. This is called par terre. Here are some of the general rules to Freestyle and Greco:

Like in all styles of wrestling you want to pin your opponent. To do so in Freestyle or Greco wrestling you must hold your opponent to their back for one second.

New Location: 722 Jefferson St, Winona, MN. (Previously in the Winona Mall)