What do I need to bring to class?

Required equipment includes a towel and water bottle. Recommended but not compulsory equipment includes a mouthguard, wrestling boots, spare shirt or singlet.

What do i wear FOR trainING?

You can train in sports shorts, track pants, long or short tights / skins and t shirt, rash shirt or singlet or compression shirt. Avoid wearing anything with zippers or buttons and preferably nothing with external pockets. You can also train in a wrestling singlet. For footwear you must either wear wrestling boots or be barefoot, no street shoes or footwear other than wrestling boots are permitted on the mats. If training barefoot ensure your feet are clean.

Do I need to have wrestling experience before joining?

No. you don’t need to have previous wrestling experience to join classes at Brisbane Wrestling Club. We welcome all experience levels.

Can I only join if I’m training for a wrestling competition?

No. you don’t need to be training for a wrestling competition to join Brisbane Wrestling Club. People train with us for a variety of reasons including improving performance in other martial arts, general fitness, to learn a new skill and also to complete in wrestling specifically. We welcome everyone..

Do I have to sign up to the Brisbane wrestling Club annual membership if I just want to join for a short period or one off class?

Yes, everyone must be a member of Brisbane Wrestling Club before stepping on the mat, for any number of classes.

Do you offer a free trial class?

Brisbane Wrestling Club does not offer a free trial however you’re welcome to watch a class first to determine if it’s right for you.

Is there anything I should do before class?

Check your finger nails to ensure they are short and nearly trimmed. Do the same for toe nails if you’ll be wrestling barefoot.

Drink plenty of water and eat a nutritious meal 1-2 hours before class to ensure you’re well hydrated and with optimal energy.

Prioritise hygiene and consider others by being clean, wearing clean clothes and using deodorant.

Ensure any cuts and rashes are completely covered. You will not be able to participate will exposed cuts or rashes.

Ensure you are free from contagious skin conditions. You will not be able to participate with contagious skin conditions. If you’re unsure about a skin condition please seek medical advice prior to attending class.

Is Brisbane Wrestling Club Associated With Lang Park PCYC?

PCYC and Brisbane Wrestling Club are separate organisations. Brisbane Wrestling Club is an independent wrestling club that hires space from PCYC to conduct its training sessions. This venue hire arrangement is the club's only affiliation with PCYC and membership of one organisation does not constitute membership of another.

Is Brisbane Wrestling Club Associated With Wrestling Queensland and Wrestling Australia?

Wrestling Queensland is the state governing body for wrestling while Wrestling Australia is the national governing body. Brisbane Wrestling Club is an affiliated club with Wrestling Queensland..

When do I need Wrestling Queensland / Wrestling Australia Membership?

Wrestling Queensland and Wrestling Australia membership is not required for training at Brisbane Wrestling Club. If you are looking to compete in wrestling competitions you are required to be a member of both the state and national body.

If you require Wrestling Queensland and Wrestling Australia membership you can register here…

Does Brisbane Wrestling Club Membership Include Wrestling Queensland / Wrestling Australia Membership?

Brisbane Wrestling Club membership is deliberately kept separate from state and national body membership to ensure that participants who only want to train and not compete do not incur the expense of additional memberships that are only required for competition. Brisbane Wrestling Club membership does not include Wrestling Queensland or Wrestling Australia membership.