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JANUARY 26TH 2026 NEW START DATE
Wrestling is the oldest and greatest sport on the planet.
The sport of wrestling dates back as far as 5,000 years and has been traced back to many great civilizations such as the Sumerians, Ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans. In the ancient Olympics it served as the deciding sport in the Pentathlon. Wrestling teaches work ethic, discipline, accountability, mental/physical toughness, builds character but most importantly confidence. Because as cheesy as it may sounds once a kid starts to BELIEVE anything is truly possibly.
I can go on and on about all the great things wrestling has to offer but it truly is one of the few sports where God given talent isn't king and I've seen so many kids have success because they were determined to. The Northern Arizona Grapplers exists to help kids build a foundation for life not wrestling. Most of the fundamental traits you will find in some of the worlds best wrestlers are traits every human being can use to thrive no matter what they decide to do in life.
About Northern Arizona Grapplers
For the last 23 years Northern Arizona Grapplers has been dedicated to giving kids a foundation for life. While everyone wants to win, the most important thing on the mat and in life is the ability to press forward no matter what obstacles stand in your way. All our coaches are volunteers and many even wrestled for the Grapplers when they were young and now are back in it with their own kids. Regardless, we all share a passion for the sport and have seen or been a part of so many success stories and wrestling will always hold a special place in our hearts. Our goal is to provide a fun and competitive atmosphere where kids will come to learn: the willingness to compete is, most often, more important than the will to win. And hopefully they'll forge some life long friendships along the way. Wrestlers are definitely a niche community and we're all in this together. So by becoming a Grappler are not just joining a club but becoming a part of the wrestling family! We look forward to seeing you out this season!
We Hope You'll Join Us.
Northern Arizona Grapplers Wrestling Club 4-11 years old
Season runs January 26th through April 11th
This year we will run three groups: Novice group, Advanced group and a 4-5 year old group. The Novice group will be for new wrestlers and kids not looking to compete ages 6-11. The 4-5 year old group will be for littles ones just looking to get comfortable on the mat and learn a little wrestling while we're at it. The Advanced group will be for experienced kids looking to compete and improve. The Novice and 4-5 year old groups will be focusing on balance, tumbling, engaging with other kids, basic technique and games. The Advanced group will focus on technique, preparing to compete and some games as well.
Cost is $50 for the season.
4-11 yr Novice/ Beginner Groups
These groups will only practice one day a week. Days will be determined once registration closes. Our goal is just to get them comfortable on the mat, engaging with other kids, learning how to take direction and hopefully picking up some tumbling and balance skills along the way. Mostly we just want an environment for them to run around, get energy out and just have fun. These practices will be loosely structured and will only teach basic technique and begin to get them comfortable in wrestling situations. If your child is advanced and ready to start a structured practice we are more than willing to move them into our advanced group.
Advanced/ Competitive Group
This will be for age groups 7-11. Practices will be a little more structured. Kids in this group should be serious about wrestling and capable of paying attention and not being a distraction to other kids. We will still have fun and keep things light but will move at a much faster pace than the other groups. Practices will be designed to teach a good stance, footwork, single leg, double leg, stand ups and sit outs off the bottom and several different pinning combinations. More important than technique though will be trying to develop good work habits. Our goal is to help kids grow confidence, work ethic, discipline, toughness (mental and physical) and a willingness to compete. With all that being said having fun will still be top priority!
Middle School Group (not open yet)
This age group will a little more advanced than the younger group. Many kids in the is group have some wrestling experience so those who are brand new tend to catch up very quickly since we have so many kids who can help them along as we progress through technique and rules. Practices will be a mix of structured and unstructured and we will break kids up into groups with different focuses on technique. And of course we will do plenty of wrestling but practices will be more laid back and relaxed. This will be
Practice Schedule Beginner 4-11 years
Practice times TBD.
Practice Schedule Advanced 7-11 years
Practice times TBD.
Practice Schedule Middle School
Practice will be held every Tuesday @ Flagstaff High School and Thursday at Coconino High School. Any changes will be stated below.
Tournament Schedule
Naz Grapplers Schedule 2025
Folkstyle state - March 7th (6U and 8U) & March 8th (10U to 15U) Crismon HS Queen Creek
*Big Horn Brawl - March 15 @ Bradshaw Mountain HS Prescott
Round Valley - March 22nd Round Valley HS Eager
*Snowflake - March 22nd Snowflake HS
St Johns - March 29th St Johns HS
Show Low - April 5th Show Low HS
Holbrook - April 12th Holbrook HS
*OPTIONAL
2026 Schedule TBD
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