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Welcome to Austin Wrestling Academy

Welcome to Austin Wrestling Academy Welcome to Austin Wrestling Academy Welcome to Austin Wrestling Academy

Austin Wrestling Academy is a USA Wrestling Chartered Club located in Austin, TX. 

We build CHAMPIONS On and Off the Mat! 


Contact Us

512-785-8396-Coach Ryan (call or text)

Austin Wrestling Academy

Current/Future Programs

Preseason Camp

$150

Ready to get in prime shape and kick off the wrestling season strong? 


Our 6-week Preseason Wrestling Camp is your ultimate conditioning experience.


This camp is perfect for new athletes looking to learn the ropes and build a strong athletic base through the demands of wrestling. For our tournament team, it's the essential preparation needed to sharpen skills, boost endurance, and fine-tune techniques.


Join us for some intense training designed to get you ready for a great season!

Season Programs

Our wrestling program welcomes all ages and skill levels. 

Mighty Mites (ages 5-6) learn through games to build coordination. 

Wrookie Wrestlers focus on fundamentals and a strong mindset. Tournament Team offers intense training, refining technique and building strategic skills for a championship mindset. 

We're committed to helping every wrestler reach their full potential. 


Click Here for more info on each program!


(Season starts Monday, Sept 29!)

Come join the 1% Club!

AWA INFO AND FAQ

Coaches

Coaches

Coaches

Ryan Norton-Co-Owner/Head Coach

Coach Ryan has been involved in wrestling for over 30 years. To him the sport has always been bigger than the results on the mat. Wrestling is a lifestyle and a choice. Coach Ryan is dead set on spreading that message. 


Matthew Grimaldo- Co-Owner/Associate Head Coach 

Coach Matt has been on Coach Ryan's staff 

Ryan Norton-Co-Owner/Head Coach

Coach Ryan has been involved in wrestling for over 30 years. To him the sport has always been bigger than the results on the mat. Wrestling is a lifestyle and a choice. Coach Ryan is dead set on spreading that message. 


Matthew Grimaldo- Co-Owner/Associate Head Coach 

Coach Matt has been on Coach Ryan's staff for the last 9 seasons and has been instrumental for our developmental classes. Coach Matt was born and raised in Austin, TX and started wrestling at the age of 6. Matt has guided many wrestlers from rookies who don't know a stance, to wrestlers looking for victories. 


Luke Norton- Assistant Coach/Head Analyst 

Coach Luke aka Lukey is a product of AWA systems and techniques. With multiple state, national, and HS titles he brings a world of knowledge to our wrestlers. Coach Luke is our "film" guy in the room who is constantly studying and bringing new techniques to our attention. His passion for our wrestlers is second to none. 


Jon Stavas-High School Coordinator

 Coach Jon is an elite technician with a knack for developing high school athletes into top tier competitors. Joining us from Iowa, he brings a unique perspective and new philosophies to the room. 



FAQ

Coaches

Coaches

 

What ages do you start and coach?

5 years old as of August 31st in the current year, 18 years old is our max age. 


What should my athlete wear?

Practice: Athletic shorts and shirt with wrestling shoes. 

Tournaments: Singlets ($75), AWA Team Gear, wrestling shoes, and headgear (optional)


Are there tournaments and what's the scoop? 

Yes. Our tou

 

What ages do you start and coach?

5 years old as of August 31st in the current year, 18 years old is our max age. 


What should my athlete wear?

Practice: Athletic shorts and shirt with wrestling shoes. 

Tournaments: Singlets ($75), AWA Team Gear, wrestling shoes, and headgear (optional)


Are there tournaments and what's the scoop? 

Yes. Our tournament season is October-February. Most tournaments are on weekends and we will travel across the state to various venues. Tournaments are not required, but, highly encouraged. 


When and where do yall practice?

Mighty Mites 5-6 years old

Mon and Wed 6-6:45 pm

Wrookie Wrestlers 1st year

Mon and Wed 6-730 pm

Tournament Team 2nd year +

Mon and Wed 6-730 pm

Thur 630-730 pm


James Bowie High School 

4103 W Slaughter Ln Austin, TX


How much does it cost?

Mighty Mites-

$100/Month or $550/Season


Wrookie Wrestling-

$120/Month or $650/Season


Tournament Team-

$150/Month or $800/Season


My athlete has never wrestled, can they join?

Yes, we take wrestlers in all skill levels. 


Are USA Wrestling Cards required?

Yes, these are 100% mandatory as Austin Wrestling Academy is a Sanctioned Club under USA Wrestling.

What We Do

The 1% Rule

The 1% Rule

Austin Wrestling Academy provides a structured season curriculum for all 3 styles of wrestling. We practice 2-3x a week and travel most weekends to compete in tournaments. At The Academy we are driven and focused on molding our athletes into not only successful wrestlers, but, succesful humans. We pride ourselves on the standard we set fo

Austin Wrestling Academy provides a structured season curriculum for all 3 styles of wrestling. We practice 2-3x a week and travel most weekends to compete in tournaments. At The Academy we are driven and focused on molding our athletes into not only successful wrestlers, but, succesful humans. We pride ourselves on the standard we set for all of our athletes to meet. The Academy demands your best in all aspects of life, and we use wrestling as a tool to achieve that. 

The 1% Rule

The 1% Rule

The 1% Rule

At Austin Wrestling Academy we have a motto and creed we live by. "The 1% Rule." Everyday, no matter how you feel or what problems you face; we demand you strive to be 1% better. Our secret to success is simple. There is no secret. Hard work, dedication, discipline, commitment, and sacrifice are the founding morals behind The 1% Rule. We 

At Austin Wrestling Academy we have a motto and creed we live by. "The 1% Rule." Everyday, no matter how you feel or what problems you face; we demand you strive to be 1% better. Our secret to success is simple. There is no secret. Hard work, dedication, discipline, commitment, and sacrifice are the founding morals behind The 1% Rule. We not only hold our athletes to this standard, but we also promote this through our community. The old saying "it takes a village" is true. Without the proper environment, we cannot expect our athletes to achieve their full potential. Joining The Academy is a lifestyle of always trying to get 1% better than the you of yesterday. 

Programs and Registration Info

USA Wrestling Athlete Card

Welcome to Austin Wrestling Academy! We are excited to hit the mats with you. To participate in any of programs a USA Wrestling Athlete Card must be purchased. These are MANDATORY. Austin Wrestling Academy is a Chartered Club under the provisions and sanctions of the USA Wrestling Governing Body. These cards ensure athletes are safe both on and off the mat. Each coach has gone through a strenuous training and yearly background checks to facilitate the  safest environments for our athletes.

USA WRESTLING LOGO

USA Athlete Card

$55.00

$55.00 per athlete. This is mandatory before a wrestler may be allowed to step on a mat. Make sure to affiliate your wrestler with our club, Austin Wrestling Academy! Click the logo to sign up!


Austin Wrestling Academy Comeptitive Seasons

Austin Wrestling Academy competes in 3 styles through out the year. The majority of our Fall/Winter classes are Folkstyle based. In Spring/Summer we offer Freestyle and Greco-Roman focused classes. During each season your athlete will have practice 2-3 times a week, as well as, have an opportunity to compete in tournaments locally, statewide, and the national level! Folkstyle will run October-March. Freestyle/Greco-Roman will run March-May. Click on the logo after you've checked out our plans!

Our New Team Chat

Scan the code and join our AWA Nation Community! We will be posting updates on Seasons, Tournaments, Camps, and much more! 

Preseason Camp

150

Get ready to dominate! Our 6-week preseason wrestling camp is the ultimate conditioning workout, perfect for new athletes and a vital prep for our tournament team. 

August 18th- September 26th

Mon and Wed 6-7 pm

Folkstyle Starts Sept 29!

Our competitive season will start back up on September 29! Check out our Programs Page for information on all teams! Scan the SportsYou code for updates!

Refunds are made on a case by case decision. We proudly offer scholarships and promise to never turn a wrestler away due to funds. Email us at austinwrestlingacademy@gmail.com for Discount Codes and Questions.

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Practice Schedule*

Mon

06:00 pm – 07:30 pm

Tue

Closed

Wed

06:00 pm – 07:30 pm

Thu

06:30 pm – 07:30 pm

Fri

Closed

Sat

Closed

Sun

Closed

*Note Wrookie Wrestling is only Mon & Wed. Mighty Mites are 6-6:45 pm on Mon & Wed*


Thursday are POWER HOUR for Tournament Team


Tournaments on weekends! Click Tournaments Tab for more info!

Useful Links

www.usawmembership.com USA CARDS, tournament registration, insurance

www.trackwrestling.com Tournament Registration for some tournaments

www.themat.com USA Wrestling Affiliated website

www.safesport.org Report any abuse of athletes 

www.flowrestling.com Wrestling films and live events (note additional fee for some content)

www.txusaw-cr.com Central Texas USA Wrestling Website 

www.txusaw.com Texas USA Wrestling Website

www.wrestlingtexas.com Forum

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eP1jRARJoVg Wrestling 101 Video

Social

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