What Are the Characteristics of a Good Wrestler?
There’s a reason you have a favorite wrestler. Maybe it’s the way they always get back up when they fall down. Maybe it’s their bold personality, fearlessness, or the way they take on every challenge.
But there’s something about them that pulls fans toward them like a moth to flames.
So, what does it take to become a great wrestler? What are the qualities of an exceptional fighter?
Let’s take a look.
They’re Passionate
The reason some wrestlers have reached the pinnacle of the sport is because they’re passionate about what they do. The sport requires a lot of focus, training, and discipline.
They dedicate their life to the profession and
They Stay Physically Fit
Wrestling is one of the most physically-demanding sport in the world. Ask any MMA fighter and they will tell you that it’s not as easy as it looks.
Like we previously mentioned, it requires years of training and dedication to be able to make it to the top.
Wrestlers follow a very strict diet. They will occasionally drink or eat out but other than that, they have to make sure they eat highly-nutritious food and exercise every day. But hitting the gym every day isn’t the only thing they have to do.
They also train throughout the day. They don’t miss practice, not even one day.
They Have a Strong Work Ethic
Like we mentioned before, wrestlers show up to practice every day. They don’t miss even one single day.
Wrestlers are some of the hardest working athletes. Kyle Snyder, America’s youngest ever wrestling World Champion is especially known for his work ethic. Just two hours after winning the World Championships, Snyder was ready to hit the mats again and train for his next competition.
Just because they’ve achieved greatness doesn’t mean they stop training or slack off. They know that if they take a long break or don’t put in their 100 percent, somebody else will. Then they’ll have to work twice as hard to get back to where they were before!
These are the three qualities that help make an excellent wrestler.
If you want to learn more about wrestling we recommend checking out the fiction novel, Slade: the Legend by Kevin John Cheek.
The story is about friendship and destiny, and how these two things intertwine. Nick Slade goes against all odds and tremendous obstacles that keep getting in his way. No matter how many times he falters, Slade had always able to somehow come out on top, even after his death.
Readers don’t have to know anything about wrestling to be able to enjoy the book. The powerful storyline, relatable characters, and captivating narrative is enough to pull readers in.
The story is one of tragedy that will leave readers on the verge of tears. The raw emotions portrayed by each character and the messages of love and friendship conveyed is what will makes this book a must-read.
The book is available on Kevin John Cheek’s official website.
