BAM Training Center Classes

🦉 Owls (6U & Beginners)

Our entry-level group is all about building a strong foundation in a fun, structured, and encouraging environment. Owls are introduced to the fundamentals of wrestling while developing coordination, balance, and confidence on the mat.

Core Focus Areas:

• Stance & Motion: Learning proper positioning, movement, and body control

• Basic Offense: Introduction to simple takedowns and finishes

• Defense: Understanding sprawls, stopping shots, and staying in good position

• Top & Bottom Basics: Learning how to start, control, and escape from common positions

• Body Awareness: Balance, agility, coordination, and mat movement

At this level, repetition and positive reinforcement are key. Athletes are encouraged to try new things, make mistakes, and grow in a supportive environment. The goal is not just skill development, but also helping young wrestlers build a love for the sport.

Owls who demonstrate effort, focus, and a grasp of the fundamentals will be prepared to transition into the Hawks program.

🦅 Hawks (8U–12U Intermediate)

Hawks build directly off the Owl foundation and begin expanding into more advanced techniques, combinations, and match awareness. This group is where wrestlers start to connect movements together and understand why techniques work—not just how to perform them.

Key Skill Progressions:

• Takedowns: Double leg, single leg, high crotch, low ankle, and basic finishes

• Setups & Hand Fighting: Wrist picks, elbow passes, collar ties, underhooks, and inside control

• Defense: Sprawls, front headlocks, down blocks, and early-stage leg defense concepts

• Transitions & Re-Attacks: Arm drags, go-behinds, switches, and chaining attacks together

• Bottom Skills: Stand-ups, knee slides, sit-outs, Granbys, and building a strong base

• Top Wrestling: Breakdowns, tight waist control, turns (cradle, half, tilts), and mat returns

At the Hawks level, athletes are expected to begin wrestling with intention—learning to react, counter, and control positions during live situations. Emphasis is placed on effort, mat awareness, and developing the confidence to initiate offense.

Hawks must show consistent improvement and proficiency across these techniques before advancing to the Eagles group

🦅 Eagles (14U + Advanced 10U/12U)

Our top-tier group, designed for experienced wrestlers ready to compete at a high level. Eagles are expected to demonstrate mastery across a full spectrum of techniques and situational wrestling. 

Core Skill Expectations (44 Total Skills):

• Positions & Movement: Strong stance, motion, fakes, and effective sprawls

• Setups & Ties: Arm drags, elbow passes, wrist control, underhooks, and inside control

• Offense: High crotch, single leg, double leg, low ankle attacks

• Defense: Head position, down blocks, front headlock control, leg defense

• Bottom Wrestling: Stand-ups, switches, knee slides, sit-outs, Petersons, Granbys

• Top Control & Turns: Tight waist, chops, spiral rides, far knee/ankle, cradles, tilts

• Mat Returns: Lifts, back pressure, and controlled returns

Eagles must demonstrate consistency, execution, and high-level athlete conduct to maintain their status.

A dedicated girls program designed to build skills, confidence, and competitive opportunities in a supportive environment.

• Technique tailored for girls wrestling

• All skill levels welcome

• Opportunities for competition and advancement

A focused high school program designed to develop advanced wrestling skills, strength, and competitive readiness in a structured, high-level training environment.

• Technique and strategy tailored for high school athletes

• Emphasis on intensity, conditioning, and match preparation

• Opportunities for competition, growth, and advancement

A fun, introductory program that introduces young athletes to movement, coordination, and basic wrestling concepts alongside a parent or guardian in a supportive, play-based setting.

• Parent-and-child participation to build comfort and confidence

• Focus on movement, balance, coordination, and basic skills through games

• A positive first experience with structured activity and teamwork