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 and ear guards.

What do i wear FOR trainING?

You can train in sports shorts, track pants, t shirt, rash shirt or singlet with no metal zippers or buttons and preferably no 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.

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.

Do I have to sign up to wrestling QLD / AUS if I just want to join for a short period or trial a Class?

Yes, everyone must be a member of Wrestling QLD and Wrestling Australia before stepping on the mat for any number of classes. Brisbane Wrestling Club is affiliated with both the state and national body for wrestling and therefore all wrestlers must have a membership. You can sign up to Wrestling QLD & Wrestling Australia here.

Do you offer a free trial class?

Brisbane Wrestling Club waives the training fees for everyone’s first week however the annual membership fees for both Brisbane Wrestling Club and Wrestling QLD / AUS are still payable before stepping on the mat. You can find out more about the fees here.

Is there anything I should do before class?

• Check your finger nails to ensure they are not long and cut if necessary. Do the same for toe nails if you’ll be wrestling barefoot.

• Drink plenty of water and eat a nutritious meal within 2 hours of class to ensure you arrive at class well hydrated and with optimal energy.

• Prioritise hygiene and consider comfort of others by being clean, having washed clothes and using deodorant.

• Ensure all cuts are covered.