Starting wrestling can feel intimidating — especially if you’ve never stepped on the mat before. But here’s the truth: no one walks into their first practice knowing everything.At your first wrestling practice, you’ll learn the basics, meet supportive teammates, and realize that everyone starts somewhere. You don’t need to already be strong, confident, or experienced to begin. You just need the courage to show up.

A lot of girls grow up feeling like they need to be smaller, quieter, or take up less space. Wrestling teaches the opposite. It shifts the focus from how your body looks to what your body can do — becoming stronger, more confident, and more resilient with every practice. Over time, that strength starts showing up everywhere: in school, friendships, challenges, and the way you see yourself. Because strong isn’t just physical. It’s a mindset.

For a lot of girls, wrestling can feel intimidating at first. You might feel nervous, inexperienced, or like everyone else already knows what they’re doing. But every wrestler starts somewhere — and confidence doesn’t come before you begin, it comes after. Wrestling isn’t about being perfect right away. It’s about showing up, trying anyway, and discovering you’re capable of more than you thought. Sometimes growth starts with simply stepping onto the mat.

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Here are a few of my favourite takedowns. What are yours

thankful blog to my coaches

Read my first 2020 blog to get to know me, who I’m working with and who is funding me and my wonderful team.

This introductory blog post officially kicks off my summer experience working with Beat the Streets Toronto and coming to understand the process of researching and developing a mentorship program..

Having core strength makes everything a little bit easier here is a killer core work out to give a try.

Here I share what a Mantra is and discuss my daily mantra and the meaning behind it.

Interested in meal prep? Read about the health benefits it has along with some meal ideas to try.

A fun summer workout for those looking for health under the sun.

A good wrestling partner is someone that always has your back. They are honest about your flaws, they help you improve your techniques through feedback, they are hardworking, and help you concentrate.

For those with fears about university, experience a letter written by a university student from her to you - and herself.

Some days stick out. Read what a BTS student has to share about her favourite wrestling tournament.