Wrestling in Bakersfield
Takedowns, takedown defense and top pressure every Wednesday at 7:30 PM.
Why wrestle?
Every fight and every jiu-jitsu match starts on the feet. Wrestling teaches you to decide where it goes: take it down, or keep it standing.
- Takedowns: single legs, double legs and trips
- Takedown defense: sprawls, hand fighting and getting back up
- Top pressure: riding, pinning and staying on top
- Conditioning that builds the gas tank for every other program
Wrestling is a natural fit for jiu-jitsu players and MMA fighters, and a great way for former wrestlers to get back on the mat.
Class time
Wednesday at 7:30 PM, after Women’s Gi.
Wrestling questions
Does Rio Bravo offer MMA and wrestling?
Yes. MMA runs as Smash Lab MMA, home of the Rio Bravo Fight Team, coached by Enrique Guillen. It meets Thursday at 5:30 PM, Saturday at 9 AM and Sunday at 9 AM in the gym’s striking area. Wrestling meets Wednesday at 7:30 PM.
Do I need experience to start jiu-jitsu?
No. Every class starts with fundamentals, Gi fundamentals meets Thursday at 7:30 PM, and coaches pair new students with training partners who help them learn. Most members started as complete beginners.
What should I wear to my first class?
Wear athletic clothes without zippers or pockets, like shorts or sweatpants and a T-shirt or rash guard. Take off jewelry, trim your nails and bring water and sandals for walking off the mat. You don’t need a gi for your first visit.
Try wrestling free
Your first two classes are free. Come in on a Wednesday night.