Your FIRST DAY of Pro Wrestling Training!

I'm going to get you totally prepared for your first day of pro-wrestling training! Showing up prepared will help you overcome that natural degree of nervousness we all experience when starting a new venture, with people we've never met before.
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[@TilWeMakeIt]

I'm curious to know about the school where YOU train...is there a separate dressing area? Do you train somewhere with heat and air-conditioning? And what's the parking situation there? Hit me below!

[@noahduncan8757]

I train at Bonekrushers Training Center in Cincinnati, OH. This school trained superstars such as "Wildcat" Chris Harris, "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson, and "The Monster" Abyss. We do have running water and most of my fellow trainees come ready to train but in case they don't there is a changing area. We do not have AC so summers get pretty hot but we do have heating though. We do have running water and do provide bottled water as long as we pay for them. Our more advanced trainees bring their ring gear (i.e, masks, jackets, shirts, etc.) in case they get pulled aside for an impromtu promo for an event. It's an amazing place to train and highly recommend it

[@TilWeMakeIt]

@@noahduncan8757 Thanks Noah! I've never been to Bonekrushers, but if I pass through, I hope we bump into each other. Who is the head trainer over there?

[@noahduncan8757]

@@TilWeMakeIt The head trainer is Roger Ruffin. He wrestled around the area and also reffed for the WWF (he was the ref for Piper/Hart at Wrestlemania 8).

[@remygomez5534]

Santino Bros. Wrestling in Los Angeles. No A/C and parking is pretty good. Training is a bit hard but it’s always fun!

[@benelgermosen]

Daro's Extreme Fitness in the Bronx has no AC, but it has a changing area, bathrooms, running water and water for sale.

[@rolandcbonay9057]

The singlet, the towel, and the short black wrestling boots. Sounds like Taz’s wrestling check list

[@daverindone655]

I did a one time ring announcing gig and was floored to see the amount of effort putting on a show was. Total respect for a very difficult business.

[@murmur6948]

I am training about 3,5 months at pro wrestling holland atm and after the first day of training i layd 3 days in bed, so broken was i at the time hahaha, but it is really great over there they make me and the others feel like family, the only difficulty for me is mixing it with gyming back at home because im really tired trough out the first 2 days, and i dont wanna train the day before, because muscle train, but yeah its really great over there and in the winter im going to wXw in germany :), great video as always

[@TilWeMakeIt]

Thanks Arion! Dedicating one day to just rest and recover is NEVER a bad idea! Give my regards to the PWH boys 🙂

[@dante6617]

How about a video on preparing for your first match. Such as gear for example

[@TilWeMakeIt]

I'll have to see if I haven't already covered that...if not, it sounds like a fine idea for a video unto itself!

[@angyd]

Hey man I'm going into my first wrestling tryout on the 13th of June, I'm really nervous but excited.

[@wilsonsimons12]

I’m going on the 6th. I’m nervous af

[@texasmade8088]

@@wilsonsimons12 fyi some the most in shape athletes if trained right in wrestling had tapped out. Its a different beast. Ring cardio is way different. If smoke it might be little harder. Just always push yourself to limits you never have before and believe in yourself and you will be fine. Also just listen and learn and never think you know more than the veterans. Shake everyone's hand and introduce yourself. Always help set up and tear down ring if need be as even veterans been in biz for many years still do it. Good luck to yall

[@wilsonsimons12]

Texas Made I took your advice, yes the traing sucked. I threw up multiple times, and I took a few bumps. One of the hardest things I’ve ever done but there were so many guys there that they supported me all through out

[@texasmade8088]

@@wilsonsimons12 just keep coming back. It will be tough at first until get your cardio and breathing right plus some the pain from the bumps and such but trust me you will be proud of yourself in the end my friend. Aslong as dont puke in ring your good. Fyi not sure if they taught you or not but always wipe your boots off on outside of ring apron before get in ring. Its respect to the next man as there all types of stuff on outside ring . Well of course you cant do that during a match if thrown out of ring then get back in. They teach you the handshake yet ? Keep me posted on how progress going. Any questions feel free ask. Good luck

[@Zen-h3o]

Mine is in a month or two I'm scared but exited

[@NickyFoxley]

I support the notion about the side-coach. I have been to many a training where a rookie thought they'd had to correct things atop the trainer, and not few of these training sessions ended up with said rookie frustrated and put back into their place by the respective trainer.

[@TilWeMakeIt]

I am onboard with that, Nicky!

[@bbbker1010]

Another thing, I would like to suggest, that might limit brush burns is long sleeve under armor type shirt and pants.

[@TilWeMakeIt]

Oh, that's a fine idea Rick! Thanks!

[@zemoapologist32]

That ain't gonna go good for mw

[@AnimeAudioLab]

I watch your videos from start to end over and over ... It fuels me to go on however shitty my life gets

[@Abandoned978]

Having my first tour/lesson this Tuesday, cant wait to see what its really like to be inside the facility!

[@TilWeMakeIt]

Nice! Where will you be training?

[@javiclips300]

This is so dope bro I’m a barber but I’ve always wanted to get into the wrestling industry your videos definitely helped me figure out what I’m trying to do 🙏🏽🔥🤟🏽

[@TilWeMakeIt]

Thanks for this Javi - and best of luck!

[@taylorpresgrove8721]

I injured myself first day of training i landed on my shoulder and now have a ac separation. Its been alot for me mentally swallowing my pride and patient with myself. And the idea of having to be tough and power through a Injury is unrealistic. So my new game plan is to work around the injury and sit out and take notes😊

[@TilWeMakeIt]

Taylor, taking notes while you recover is the exact right move!

[@Accion_y_Pasion]

The water thing is important. I came in Wednesdays where they do cardio drills and I was not ready (I thought I was playing soccer and training jiu jitsu) but I almost passed out and had like a quarter of an old water bottle I found in my bag

[@TilWeMakeIt]

Yeah, better to be prepared!

[@TheWrestlinEra]

I absolutely respect anyone who’s done this and although I felt comfortable and as if I could do this I just would rather not lol

[@TilWeMakeIt]

And that's a very reasonable conclusion to arrive at!

[@ianusher942]

I'm just over a month into training at Dragon Pro Wrestling in Cardiff, Wales. Nice open community center, always a parking space near by and more importantly great motivational coaches and supportive trainees. Always enjoy the knowledge and insight your series gives me, thank you!

[@TilWeMakeIt]

Glad to hear it Ian! Maybe I'll bump into you on my next UK swing!

[@SenpaiTheExplorer]

I appreciate your videos. I've been loving these lately.

[@jason_niyankuru9608]

Thanks for the information

[@chosengamer420]

Start my training on December 18th. Nervous but ready to start my journey at pro wrestling.

[@TilWeMakeIt]

Awesome! Where will you be training?

[@chosengamer420]

@@TilWeMakeIt PWF in Tx. Premier Federal Wrestling

[@dantruscott9424]

My First Training Day Is This Monday Coming Pretty Nervous but Pretty Keen

[@TilWeMakeIt]

Where will you be training?

[@dantruscott9424]

I'm in Australia so it's for Q.W.A (Queensland, Wrestling, Alliance)

[@TilWeMakeIt]

@@dantruscott9424 Sweet! How's it going so far?

[@xYoungTJay]

I survived my tryout today! 🙏🏾🙌🏾

[@TilWeMakeIt]

Nice! Where was it held?

[@xYoungTJay]

@@TilWeMakeIt DFW All-Pro in Haltom City,Tx

[@Jasmine-om6ww]

how was it?

[@bonbonl7907]

Is it normal too feel naseus while doing continued rolls i was about too die but i love it

[@lorenzog4335]

It’s actually pretty normal, especially if you’re just starting, your body just isn’t used to it, give it a little time man, and good luck

[@JackgarPrime]

I'm sure you're used to it by now, but as a fun scientific note: When you are experiencing issues with your equilibrium, such as spinning and rolling a lot, it can cause feelings of nausea. You wouldn't think that your equilibrium and your stomach would be linked like that, but there you go! The body and brain are crazy like that.

[@OriginalFluxT]

Ive been checking out some of these, and find them quite insightful. and recently ive seen one of your vids where you were giving advice for finding a wrestling school, and things to look out for in terms of red flags... but i cant remember which vid it was. Do you by chance remember what the video was called?

[@bacul165]

Lol my karate dojo has one communal shower room which tends to come as a bit if a shock to newcomers, especially the girls. Though if we ask nicely the guys sometimes let us go first ;)

[@JackgarPrime]

Would deadlifting shoes work here? They're pretty flat soled, but not very protective. They also have very grippy bottoms for said deadlifts.

[@TilWeMakeIt]

Probably not. If they can snag the canvas of the ring, they're actually a hazard.

[@JackgarPrime]

@@TilWeMakeIt That's what I thought. Looks like I'll need a pair of wrestling shoes to go with my squat shoes and deadlift shoes!

[@xanderthomson6960]

These are great tips - thank you so much!! Do you think I am okay to start wrestling at 28 years old?? I feel like I’m too old…

[@ytz_loop3938]

I just did my first class of training a few day's ago and i gotta say people who say this profession is fake dont onow what there talking about my body hurts and ive just been laying in bed

[@CutieEmmaMyers]

2:40 ❤️❤️❤️

[@lovealert4918]

where is training center

[@jerelminter]

I don't know, you have to find one in your area where you live or move out of town in order to get trained at the school you want to go to, but you'll have to look for a new place to live, figure out how much it's going to cost on top of transportation (which means how you're going to get there and back) in addition to food. Which is a lot of money, so I recommend that you find one closer to where you live.

[@zerozephyr6264]

You'll see me again in January

[@TilWeMakeIt]

I see you, Zero!

[@jellecollignon6903]

is there a wrestling club in belgium?

[@TilWeMakeIt]

Yes - reach out to Flemish Wrestling Force, and tell Tom I sent you!

[@martyscurllisinnocent4324]

Stupid question, but what if you are self trained like myself. I have already mastered how to do most pro wrestling moves safely (Thumbtacks are not "safe" I have been told, and I agree, they suck, I have been put through them a lot)

[@TilWeMakeIt]

I think you should take this one out for a spin: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHOte4yphLt5acU

[@lovealert4918]

hi bro i want learn this

[@xYoungTJay]

Start my tryout 4/23/23 🙏🏾

[@TilWeMakeIt]

Nice! Where do you plan to train?

[@keltoncollins5245]

Good luck on your tryout tomorrow my boy!

[@xYoungTJay]

@@TilWeMakeIt DFW ALL-PRO tomorrow! 🙏🏾

[@xYoungTJay]

@@keltoncollins5245 I appreciate it

[@rashuneknight3939]

I do know wrestling is really hard to learn

[@TilWeMakeIt]

It can be challenging, and there's so much more to it than just the in-ring mechanics of moves and counters.

[@gracey_haggar6241]

Idk why but u kinda remind me of Jim Carrey in the sonic movie 😂😂

[@TilWeMakeIt]

That sure beats reminding you of Jim Carrey in Batman Forever!

[@seanmarquand2545]

Can I show in a mask on my first day?

[@TilWeMakeIt]

I would recommend against this, unless you are training in Mexico. And even in Mexico, wearing your mask for training is a tad gauche.

[@zfouleur2904]

Is it legal to wear a cup?

[@TilWeMakeIt]

I started in wrestling back in '94 and I've never come across someone who wears a cup.

[@ams25666]

I’m 28. Is that too old?

[@TilWeMakeIt]

This one should answer that question for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIWZmnh3m72ih5I

[@Kayleeorsmthn]

I’m a girl what do I wear 😭

[@TilWeMakeIt]

Here's a video I made to get your creativity flowing when it comes to the look and design of your ring gear: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a36YlKCIi9CbZ5I

[@TilWeMakeIt]

Or, if you mean just for training - dress like it's gym class on Day 1. If you'd wear it for a day of Phys Ed, you should be fine!