Freestyle wrestling teaches not to give up in difficult moments, fosters discipline and helps to find friends. Lessons in most sections are free. How to start - tells the children's trainer.

Freestyle wrestling - combat sports, in which the opponents try to put each other on the shoulder blades (on the carcass), using various grabs, throws and coups, trips and sweeps. Strikes in wrestling are prohibited, as well as techniques that can lead to bone fractures.

In our country, this type of martial arts, whose homeland is the English county of Lankshire, has taken root very successfully. On Olympic Games ah and World Championships Russia is the undisputed leader in freestyle wrestling in the team event. Russian athletes, traditionally, are considered one of the main favorites and regularly win gold medals. This speaks of the high skill of our fighters, unbending willpower and, of course, a good coaching school.

Many imagine wrestlers as gloomy, reserved and laconic people. Smiling and charming freestyle wrestling coach primary grades State budgetary educational institution of the city of Moscow "School No. 1450" Olymp ", candidate for Master of Sports Evgeny Gusarov on personal example convinced us that this was not at all so, and told us how freestyle wrestling would be useful for the child.

Eugene, at what age can children start freestyle wrestling?

From 4-5 years old, a child can already be taught to freestyle wrestling. You can send to competitions at the age of 9-10, if the child is ready. To force and break the psyche is not worth it.

How to determine if a child is suitable for freestyle wrestling?

I believe that freestyle wrestling is suitable for everyone, and any child can achieve certain results in this sport. Each physique has its own benefits. Further, of course, you need to focus on what the coach says, he can better explain what potential your child has.

It is worth letting the child just try and see if he likes it. You can bring him to the competition, see his reaction.

In addition to physical strength and wrestling skills, what can children learn in training?

Above all, fighting fosters willpower. Here you should never give up and give up, you shouldn't even allow yourself to have such thoughts.

Secondly, it is discipline. When I just started practicing, all trainings began with the phrase "Be equal!", And the coach greeted us with the phrase "Hello, young wrestlers!"

In addition, wrestling helps to develop speed of reaction, as well as ingenuity, because you have to constantly look for a way to get close to your opponent in order to make a move on him.

What is good about free-style wrestling, how it can still be useful to the child in life, is the friendly relations that prevail in the team of wrestlers, the child will feel support from the partners in the section and will find new close friends and acquaintances. All wrestlers, regardless of the type of wrestling, walk in company. Boxers and "drummers" walk one by one - they are loners because they push away from themselves, and wrestlers are always friendly and in a company, because they attract to themselves. The wrestlers are very friendly. On the carpet they are rivals, and outside the carpet they are friends. Even after defeats, there are no offenses.

When I was in school, we took an oath that we would use our skills wisely, only for the purpose of self-protection and the protection of the weak. Nowadays, the title of master and candidate for master of sports in any street skirmish gives a big head start.

There are many types of struggle. What is the uniqueness of the freestyle?

I personally consider freestyle wrestling to be the basis of the foundations, because freestyle wrestling techniques are present in all types of wrestling. They are versatile, there is no additional equipment such as a kimono to grab onto. A person learns to simply use only his own body and work through direct contact with the opponent's body while performing all techniques. If you have already been involved in a sick wrestling, then it will be very easy for you to understand and learn any other types of wrestling.

A huge plus of freestyle wrestling is that this sport develops all muscles at once. The muscles of the back and forearm can be especially distinguished. In addition, peripheral vision is developing well.

In my opinion, freestyle wrestling is the most humane type of wrestling, which is why I liked it. I do not like cruel species sports, I am a kind person and I do not like violence. And freestyle wrestling is also a male sport, and at the same time very humane - neither suffocating nor painful holds that increase the likelihood of injury. In this case, it is allowed to use the legs to perform grips. In Greco-Roman wrestling, for example, there is no such thing.

How to choose the best section for a child and how much do the lessons cost?

I know about 30 sections for children in Moscow, most of them are free and located at government institutions. Information about them can be found on the Moskomsport website. There are also paid ones - about 3000 rubles a month, maybe 6000-8000 rubles, but this is not a guarantee that the section will be good. In my opinion, the best free-style wrestling sections are located at SDYUSH and SDYUSHOR, schools Olympic reserve, that is, these are schools where children both study and train. This format will be very convenient for parents, there is no need to pick up the child from school and take it to sports section- here it is combined, two in one. This is also good for the child, because he gets mental relief in the middle of the school day during training.

How to define a good coach in a given section or not?

Come to workout and watch him - if he loves children. You can see how he will cope with difficult situations when the children do not understand something, are lazy, or there are some disagreements between them. If the children are spoiled, it means that the coach is not coping with discipline. The coach should be friendly, moderately strict, but discipline should be the highest level... Children under 8 years old need to present everything in a playful way, so it is difficult to talk about strict discipline here.

How many children are now going to freestyle wrestling?

In my opinion, there is now a decline in interest in freestyle wrestling among children, and there are two reasons for this: firstly, parents are simply unaccustomed or are not yet accustomed to the fact that they can get a quality service for free; secondly, children now spend most of their time at computers and various gadgets, and not in sports clubs.

When I was studying, in the late 90s - early 2000s, my coach had 20 children studying, and now two coaches in my school are barely recruiting 10 people.

It turns out that there are free places, but the children do not go there. Sometimes parents just don't know about what they have near their home sport school.

Parents often choose the sports section that is geographically closer to home. Fights without rules are popular now. I would say that even for fights without rules, wrestling equipment would be more useful as a base.

What equipment do I need to start classes?

To just try, if you are not yet sure that this is the choice of your child - you just need shorts, a T-shirt and socks, you can have gym shoes.

If the child shows a desire to practice, then you can buy wrestling shoes, they cost about 1,500-3,000 rubles. However, again, if the parents are not sure that the child will continue to go to the section, then you can first limit yourself to Czech women for 300-500 rubles.

How often are the lessons for children?

In small children (from 3 to 10 years old) - at least 3 times a week for 1 hour - 1 hour 15 minutes. For children under 6 years old, trainings are often played in a playful way.

Older children (from 10 to 15 years old) train 5 times a week for 1.5 hours. From 10 to 11 years old are allowed to compete. At serious competitions, such as the Moscow championship, for example, you can compete officially from the age of 14-15.

For professionals - two workouts a day, 6 times a week.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of wrestling in comparison with other types of martial arts, where striking technique is the basis?

Wrestlers are very good at close range. In addition, they perfectly hold the punch - not every boxer can do that. This is due to the good physical fitness: wrestlers pump their neck muscles a lot, which will allow them to hold the punch. One famous athlete correctly noted that all wrestlers know how to fight, but not every boxer knows how to fight. If the wrestler is in his element, then he will do everything to immobilize the opponent and deliver him a couple of blows.

Wrestling is more difficult to learn than striking technique. It takes about 3 years to move properly and learn how to fight well. Striking equipment can be delivered in six months.

Therefore, wrestling skills are very useful to instill in childhood.

The training of wrestlers and "strikers" is very different in the type of load. Boxing training is more aerobic exercise, wrestling - strength and endurance.

If a wrestler comes to a boxer's training, it will be difficult for him there, and vice versa.

Do injuries happen often?

I will not hide - yes. It is a known fact that the professional injury of wrestlers is broken ears. It is also common for wrestlers to injure their knees and elbows. But children are less prone to injury, because their ligaments are more elastic and their muscles are softer. Also, there is less risk of injury, because trainers spare children when they get micro-injured, and do not force them to train and plow the way they force adults in similar situations.

Do professional athletes make money by wrestling?

Yes. At the age of 15, I myself began to receive money, because I was listed as an athlete-instructor at my school. For all the time that I competed, I won a lot of equipment and electronics, but not a lot of money. Basically, money is given for 1 place.

How did you get into the fight?

As a child, I was big kid... At the age of 9, I came to karate and practiced it for six months. I had overweight and some moments didn’t work for me, so my parents and I decided that I wouldn’t do karate anymore.

In the 3rd grade I learned about free-style wrestling from a classmate and enrolled in the Olympus school. In the early years it was not sweet, I was a "whipping boy" because I surpassed my peers in weight and strength, and I was taken to older groups, where the guys were already older and stronger than me.

When I was in the 8th grade, at competitions in Moscow, I stably began to enter the top three winners in my weight, but I could not win. At 15 he was injured - a compression fracture of the spine, it took a long time to recover. Once the deputy director for sports came up to me and said: “Zhen, we have a sports school, and you don't train here,” hinting that they don't need me. I was taken aback, because I had guys in my class who practically did not train at all, they just skipped training. But I assured him that I would start training soon. I gathered my thoughts and began to train hard, and two months later I won the Moscow championship for the first time, and a month later I went to the all-Russian competitions in my age and to my surprise and great joy I won them! It was my triumph: in three months I went from an inconspicuous boy to the Russian championship and became a champion. Some said I was lucky. I had to confirm it with deeds, and more than once. I won the Russian championship in the end 3 times: 2 times in freestyle wrestling and 1 time in belt wrestling ( national species struggle among the Tatars). I then fulfilled the norm for master of sports in freestyle wrestling, but the coach did not submit the documents on time and I never received the title. And the shelf life of the results is six months. Now my plans include re-fulfilling the norm in order to restore historical justice (smiles).

Martial arts classes from an early age contribute to the physical, mental and intellectual development of the child, help to improve health. As a difficult coordination sport, martial arts develop fine motor skills, which is directly related to the development of speech. How earlier child starts training, the more significant the effect will be, and the easier it will be for him to acquire the necessary skills. But many parents are afraid to send a small child to the sports section, because no one is safe from bruises and bumps when practicing martial arts. At what age is it better to start classes, and how to make a choice in favor of a particular type of martial arts, if you nevertheless decided to send your child to the section?

Why should a child engage in martial arts

The importance of martial arts training for the physical and mental development of a child cannot be underestimated. But the same can be said for any sport. A special advantage martial arts for a child- they develop self-confidence. Most of the coaches answer the same question “Why do children come to the section?”. As a rule, the desire to master single combat associated with desire baby gain confidence after resentment. Of course, it is very important to compromise with peers, but the ability to stand up for oneself is necessary for every child. The feeling of insecurity is terrible for an adult, but especially for a child.

In addition, martial arts develop strength, speed, coordination of movements. And also - discipline and dedication. A child attending such sections, as a rule, soon begins to develop leadership qualities.

What are the martial arts

There are wrestling and percussion martial arts. Oriental martial arts are often distinguished as a separate class. Let's talk about each of these classes.

There is practically no striking in wrestling. Here are the most popular types wrestling single combats:

• Classical (Greco-Roman) wrestling- a European type of single combat, in which an athlete must, with the help of a certain arsenal of technical actions (techniques), unbalance the opponent and press him with his shoulder blades to the carpet.
• Freestyle wrestling differs from Greco-Roman in that it allows grabbing the opponent's legs, sweeping and active use of the legs when performing any technique.

Name Shock martial arts speaks for itself - here opponents are actively striking each other. Views percussion martial arts:

• Boxing- contact sport, martial arts, in which athletes strike each other with their fists in special gloves.
• Kickboxing- this is a whole series of percussion single combats. Depending on the type of kickboxing, kicks and kicks may be allowed here. different kinds punches prohibited in boxing.

As for martial arts, they are distinguished as a separate class, since for the most part, this is not only a sport, but also a philosophy. Besides development physical qualities, oriental martial arts are given Special attention spiritual education of a person. It is the eastern single combats experts recommend for kids the earliest age.

The most popular martial arts in our country are:

• Wushu (Gongfu)- the Chinese system of psychophysical exercises, which has a deep philosophical base. Wushu teaches that by ignoring the spiritual component, one cannot achieve true mastery and physical perfection. Provides an even load on all muscle groups. Wushu does not develop aggressiveness, but, on the contrary, teaches us to avoid conflict situations. One of the most suitable martial arts for the little ones.
• Jujutsu in fact, he is the progenitor of many types of wrestling - judo, aikido, karate, sambo. According to legend, one of the founders of jiu-jitsu, Okayama Shirobei, noticed how a thin branch of a tree bent under the weight of the snow, threw it off and straightened, while the fat one broke off. Then he exclaimed: "Softness conquers evil!" The basis of jiu-jitsu is throwing technique and forceful impact on the joints. An important component is the striking technique, which serves to stop the opponent, unbalance him, and then carry out a painful or suffocating hold. Therefore, only contactless Jiu-Jitsu is suitable for babies.
• Karate- literally translated means "empty hand". Karate is Japanese martial arts without weapons, based on movements that make the best use of the laws of mechanics. Karate is not only a very effective, but also a dangerous fight, because everyone knows the ability of karateists to break bricks with their hands, feet and even their heads! Recommended for children only contactless method which develops excellent reaction, agility and endurance.
• Taekwondo- "breaking the path of arms and legs" - the Korean version of the oriental martial arts. Close to Japanese karate, only there is no contactless method in taekwondo.
• Aikido. The homeland of this martial arts is Japan. Aikido is purely a defense system. All the techniques in it are somehow connected with circular trajectories. The movement of the aikidoist in a circle allows not only to avoid a hard collision, but also to fully accompany the movement of the attacker. In addition, all actions (in aikido are called techniques) of the aikidoist must be elegant, beautiful, but at the same time real, that is, guaranteeing protection. From the very beginning, this is paid great attention... These principles are also true for psychological level. A true master must "see" the consciousness of the enemy and prevent all his actions.
• Judo- "soft way". Judo belongs to the group of unstressed martial arts of combat origin, the initial goal of which was to defeat the enemy, putting him in a helpless position. Very suitable for girls, there are practically no hard grips in this sport.

And separately I would like to say a few words about Capoeira.

• Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art very similar to dance. This is an improvisation created by repeating various movements, as well as a reaction to the movements of another player. Playing Capoeira is a basic and key concept, which means that such activities are ideal for children.

At what age is it better to send a child to the martial arts section

• WITH 2 years old training in "soft" oriental martial arts is possible: wushu, aikido, judo... This early start to learning has its advantages. Firstly, a child at the age of two is still making good contact with adults, parents represent unconditional authority for him. Later, most children go through the "three-year crisis" in one form or another. At this time, the baby begins to doubt the correctness of the decisions of the parents, becomes intractable. Secondly, early learning martial arts promotes psychomotor development children, improve speech skills, helps coordination of attention. Acquaintance with oriental martial arts at this age it has another advantage - the visual and auditory perception of the baby develops, later this will greatly facilitate the child's schooling.
• About from 3 years old you can teach your child Capoeira, kids perceive classes as an exciting game.
• From 5-7 years old training recommended karate.
• V 8-10 years, children are usually ready for classes in classic wrestling.
• Boxing, kickboxing, freestyle wrestling begin to teach children with 10-12 years or later.

However, it should be understood that all the dates for starting classes are individual for each child. One kid will happily start learning wushu at two years old, and the second is not ready for this at four.

Rules for choosing a martial arts section for children

For the successful and safe teaching of martial arts to children, it is important to observe the following rules.

• Consider the child's desire. Parents should listen and hear the child, take into account his wishes and characteristics. If the kid has no interest in any kind of martial arts, it is useless to force him. If the child still has a desire, then by studying the behavior and character of the baby, parents can understand what types of martial arts are closer to him.
• The main thing is the safety of the child. Since any single combat is an active, fighting sport, the main requirement for classes should be to ensure the safety of the child. You should study all the reviews about the section, positive and negative, independently visit the place where classes are held, attend an "open day" or demonstration performances... It is important to get to know the instructor, ask his views on teaching children martial arts, if possible, attend the first classes of your child and see what and how children are taught.
• The group must have children of the same age. It is very important, especially for the youngest children, that the group is made up of kids of the same age. In "mixed" groups, children under five or six years of age usually do not adapt well, and interest in classes is quickly lost.
• Taking into account the physique of the child. Important role when choosing single combats playing physique baby... Slim babies will feel comfortable in sports that value lightness and speed, such as wushu and taekwondo... Suitable for strong, very active guys boxing and freestyle wrestling, and for heavy children, choose martial arts in which there are practically no jumps, for example, judo or aikido.
• Taking into account the gender of the child. Martial arts are sometimes considered male sports, but it is not. Recommended for girls wushu, judo, capoeira- these kinds of sports are especially effective in developing plasticity, forming excellent posture.

The two main rules when choosing a children's martial arts section are that classes should be safe and please the child. In this case, early training in martial arts will bring invaluable benefits to the child both in childhood and at a more mature age.

We continue the series of articles under the general title: "Where to send the child?"

Today we will talk about Greco-Roman wrestling.

Greco-Roman wrestling born in Ancient Greece. Modern look was formed in France at the beginning of the 19th century.

Greco-Roman wrestling is a type of single combat in which an athlete needs to unbalance his opponent using special techniques and press his shoulder blades against the carpet. She entered the program of the Olympic Games since 1896.

Greco-Roman wrestling is very beneficial for the child. She develops strength, dexterity, endurance, respect for people and quick wits in him.

Benefits of Greco-Roman wrestling for a child

In order to overcome the opponent and make the throw, the athlete must have sufficient strength for this, therefore power training in this sport is required.

But, besides, in order to overcome the opponent, you need to be able to get out of a difficult situation yourself, so the guys constantly hone the flexibility of the body, and each of them, even at a young age, can make a wheel or "flask", and not every adult can do this.

The training lasts a long time, and in order to withstand all the load set by the coach, the athlete must have a certain amount of endurance. Of course, each student is given a load according to his abilities. But over time, these abilities increase and the volume of training increases.

As in any other martial arts, deep respect for the opponent is fostered here. And even at an age when it seems that a child has nothing in his head except mischief and games, a greeting and a handshake is an integral part of any fight.

And finally, quick wits. In Greco-Roman wrestling, a huge number of different techniques... And to understand which of them to use at one time or another of the fight is possible only when the athlete has developed logic and thinking. The same applies to the moments when it is necessary to get away from the opponent's throw. Therefore, Greco-Roman wrestling is a very clever type of martial arts, in which not only physics but also skill wins.