As we all know, in today's world, our children are either home after school, typically without supervision, or they are involved in extracurricular activities. Keeping children's free time occupied with positive experiences, in an wholesome environment, is good for society and the responsibility of each parent.

It is well documented that more United States Presidents and Kings of foreign lands have participated in wrestling than any other sport! Even Jacob Wrestled with the Angels for the only reference to a sport in the Bible.

The willing participation of these individuals in wrestling can be directly linked to the numerous and incontestable traits the sport imparts to its contestants.

First and foremost of which is the phenomenal work ethic that is associated with achievement in the sport. Learning how to stretch for personal growth is a characteristic of all who conquer internal questions and today's challenges. Next in the extensive list of reasons to wrestle and why it is to beneficial is the honing of intellectual skills. Fording the participants to create new strategies and techniques that are designed for success. To partake of the physical chess game the sport is so well known for with others of similar size and age.

If you select to give wrestling a try, be prepared to get involved in a wildly exciting and exceptional activity. But be warned, the sport has a tendency to give tests first, then the lessons. Good luck, God Bless, and Go Get'm!

Wade Schalles
www.aausports.org

Here are some websites that we think you will find useful!

• TKWA: Texas Kids Wrestling Association
• The Guillotine
• The Mat, the Home of Amateur Wrestling
• USA Wrestling
• WV-Mat - The West Virginia Wrestling