Grappling House Wrestling Club
Located at 608-3 Railroad Square in Tallahassee, Florida
WRESTLING IS
THE FASTEST
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Growing School Sport in Tallahassee, FL
THE FASTEST
WRESTLING IS
More than a sport. It builds discipline, resilience, quick thinking, and problem solving. It pushes athletes to grow as human beings, developing traits like tenacity and goal setting. Give your child an edge to succeed with a FREE WEEK of Classes.
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Ages 3-5: Toddler Wrestling
Athletic Foundation, Fun & Games, Wrestling 101's
Goals for Toddler Wrestlers
Let toddlers have a safe space to burn energy
Learn body mechanics and awareness
Teach athleticism through specific drills
Provide an environment for peer socialization
Let kids roughhouse under supervision of professionals
Long mid-afternoon naps. If you know, you know
Develop a sense of structure & routine for toddlers
HAVE A LOT OF FUN LEARNING NEW SKILLS.
How These Classes are Structured
Each 45 minute class includes a warmup, basic athleticism drills, some very fundamental wrestling instruction, closely supervised wrestling with peers, and of course, fun games. This class is designed to be a fun way for toddlers to socialize, learn the capabilities of their bodies, and get an introduction to the sport. Eventually, kids filter into our 6-8 year old classes.
Age 3-5 Practice Schedule
Sundays from 1:00 - 1:45pm
Wednesdays from 10:00 - 11:00am
Only $69/month! First Week Free, no equipment purchases necessary.
Watch an Actual Class Video
This video is from our last location and contains exercises from part 1 of an 8-part rolling curriculum. It's important that kids get repetition on some of these body movements to develop muscle memory. This will help them throughout their athletic careers.
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Ages 6-8: Beginner Wrestling
Basic Athleticism and Wrestling Skills
Goals for Beginner Wrestlers
Get a Crash Course in Fundamentals of Wrestling
Instill a strong sense of discipline in young athletes
Help improve their self-confidence by facing adversity
Socializing with their peers and making new friends
Develop basic athletic skills necessary for wrestling
Develop muscle memory on basic wrestling drills
Create a strong base needed for future success.
Having a ton of fun while growing as a wrestler.
How These Classes Are Structured
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90-minute classes
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10-minute dynamic warmup
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50 minutes of instruction, learning, and drilling (repetition).
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20 minutes of live wrestling
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5 minutes of cardio/conditioning
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5 minutes of game, if the group worked hard & paid attention.
Age 6-8 Practice Schedule
Mondays from 6:00 - 7:00pm
Wednesdays from 6:00 - 7:00pm
Sundays from 2:00 - 3:00pm **
**Sundays run on non-competition weekends. When we compete, Sunday is a rest day**
See Our Warmup in Action
This video is from our original location. But, the beauty of this warmup is that while small pieces change, it largely remains the same over time. Kids learn athleticism through these drills, which helps them become well rounded wrestlers & athletes.
Ages 9-12: Intermediate Wrestling
Diving slightly deeper into the finer points of wrestling. Beginners always welcome, we'll catch them up to speed.
Goals for Intermediate Wrestlers
Continue learning fundamentals of wrestling
Introduce competition to young wrestlers
Begin to develop mental toughness
Introduction to our core values
Increase our cardiovascular strength
Develop speed through specific drills
Develop a learner's mindset for maximized growth
Have fun & make friends on the team
How These Classes Are Structured
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90-minute classes
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10-minute dynamic warmup
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50 minutes of instruction, learning, and drilling (repetition).
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20 minutes of live wrestling
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5 minutes of cardio/conditioning
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5 minutes of game, if the group worked hard & paid attention.
Age 9-12 Practice Schedule
Mondays from 6:00 - 7:30pm
Wednesdays from 6:00 - 7:30pm
Sundays from 2:00 - 3:00pm**
** Sundays run on non-competition weekends. When we compete, Sunday is a rest day**
See Our Youth Squad in Action
This is from the 2023 Panhandle Youth Championships, where our team finished in 1st place. Our kids outpaced 25 other wrestling schools and clubs to take home the title and earn the honor of best local tournament team
Ages 13-18: MS & HS Practice
Everything a High School wrestler needs to succeed. Beginners always welcome, we'll catch them up to speed.
Goals for MS & HS Wrestlers
Develop elite tendencies that will fuel success
Work hard and focus in practice at all times
Foster the learner's mindset for maximum growth
Become a student of wrestling's technical details
Grow both on and off the wrestling mats
Improve mindset to maximize competition results
Be coachable & responsive to constructive feedback
Strive to be incrementally (1%) better each day
How These Classes Are Structured
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90 minute class
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10-minute dynamic warmup
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50 minutes of instruction and drilling, or repetition on previously learned concepts and techniques
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20 minutes of live wrestling
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10 minutes of cardio/conditioning, or a game
Ages 13-18 Practice Schedule
Mondays from 7:00 - 8:30pm
Wednesdays from 7:00 - 8:30pm
Sundays from 2:00 - 3:30pm**
**Sundays run on non-competition weekends. When we compete, Sunday is a rest day**
Florida High's First State Champ!
This video is from the FHSAA State Championships in 2024. Congratulations to club member Xander Hawkes on the State Title. In this video, he hits a slick standing funk roll (advanced technique) that we covered in class & private sessions.
Girls of All Ages Wrestle, Too!
Learn self-defense & compete against other girls. Beginners always welcome!
Goals for the Female Wrestlers
Learn wrestling to assist in self defense skills
Introduce competition against other girls
Make friends with other like-minded female wrestlers
Work hard & learn technical details of the sport
Develop a learner's mindset & be coachable
Improve self-confidence through the sport
Increase mental toughness through competition
Strive to be incrementally (1%) better each day
How It Works for the Girls
Girls do not have their own separated class. Rather, they join the co-ed group for their age. In all of the groups, there will be other females to practice with. For competition, they are able to compete in EITHER co-ed divisions, or the girls only divisions. The FHSAA has recently sanctioned girls wrestling, so once they hit high school age, they'll ONLY compete against other girls. In each practice group, they'll have other girls to work with.
Fastest Growing Sport in America
Girl's Wrestling has experienced the quickest growth of any sport in the United States. In 2022, FHSAA sanctioned the sport at the HS level in Florida. Our team has embraced the girls since we opened in 2018. Between the 10+ girls on our squad, they've combined for 9 State Titles & over 25 State Medals between Youth & High School!
6x Female State Champion!
Kendal is a rising freshman at Wakulla. She's been with the team since we opened in 2022 and has earned 3 Florida & 3 Georgia State Titles, and 2 other state medals. Watch the video of her 2024 Florida State Semifinal match here.
Staff, Pricing, Location
Details about our Award-Winning Youth Wrestling Program
Our Expert Wrestling Coaches
Head Coach Jason Weslager
Asst. Coach, Brad Hoard
Asst. Coach
Christian Oster
Toddler Coach, Kevin Milligan
Toddler Coach, Cadee Lyons
Since 2018, Our Coaches Have Helped Train:
18 State Champions
50 Youth State Placewinners
11 HS State Placewinners, 1 FHSAA Champ
A 12th Place Youth Team Finish in State of Florida (84 Teams)
A 2nd Place Youth Team Finish in the State of Georgia (of 61 teams)
20 All-Big Bend First Teamers, and the Big Bend Wrestler of the Year in 2022, 2023, and 2024 consecutively.
Hear What Actual Parents Have to Say About Us
Thomas C. in Tally, Father of 2 Male & 2 Female Students
"This is a great group of knowledgeable coaches who encourage and BUILD our kids up. Every single kid is improving and getting better. All families support one another, and everyone wants to see kids succeed."
Tommy H. in Wakulla, Father of Female Student
"It doesn't matter if you have experience or not. Grappling House has been there to teach my child responsibility, respect, courage, tenacity, and a healthy lifestyle. Also, some really cool wrestling techniques along the way."
John C. in Havana, Father of 2 Male & 2 Female Students
"There are many benefits of youth sports, but wrestling in particular gives a unique blend of strength, athleticism, and mental toughness. Pair that with the great coaching Staff and it's a no-brainer for me.
Convenient Location, Reasonable Pricing
We're located near FSU & FAMU at 608-3 Railroad Square. The facility features two wrestling mats, ample workout equipment, a comfortable parents area, and much more.
Pricing depends on length of commitment. For ages 3-5, it's $69/month, quit anytime. For ages 6-18, it's $109/month with a year signup. It's $119/month with a 6-month signup, and $139/month without a signup length, quit anytime.
Address
431 Capital Circle SW A
Tallahassee, FL 32304
Phone
724-984-2413