Three things I wish someone had told me before starting Wrestling

After 11 months of Wrestling I want to share what I wished I'd known at the start.

First: cauliflower ear without headgear — it hits earlier and harder than the internet suggests. Budget for it practically and mentally. Second: the knee pads you buy first will probably be wrong — ask your coach before spending money. Third: penetration step is the foundation everything else builds on, but it looks boring from the outside. Resist the temptation to rush toward advanced stand-up from bottom before the fundamentals are solid.

live drilling intensity is the reward for getting through all of that. It's worth it.