The Beginner’s Tool Kit for Submission Wrestling ( 2 non-consecutive workshops, you do not need to have attended one to check out the other)

Door Buzzer #6. The venue has about 5 stair-steps down from the entry door. …………………………………………… Ever wanted to get into submission wrestling but we’re sure where to start? Want to throw down with friends at a play party, but aren’t sure how to avoid potentially-injurious maneuvers? Need a few moves to muddle your way through as an absolute novice?

We’ve got a workshop that could help with that!

The Beginner’s Tool Kit for Submission Wrestling

How to get started in the sport of Submission Wrestling, starting from the very top! Submission Wrestling is a full-body-entanglement sport where partners lock up, grapple for control, and attempt to make each other surrender by using “submission holds.”

Geared specifically toward absolute novices, this workshop will provide newcomers with a set of basic tactics and techniques that allows them to hit the mats right away.

• Safety concerns: How to play rough while minimizing risk
• Objectives of the game: Positions and Submissions
• ** How to start a match ** Ways to Engage while starting on the mats
• Basic attacks and defenses

Intended for: Beginners who will be wrestling fellow Beginners. Novices looking for a way to get started on the mats. Anyone who’d like to add elements of safety to their rough play.

Low intensity and slow pace are strongly encouraged. ………………………………….

This workshop features a functional warm-up, discussion and demonstration of movement techniques, technique practice, and opportunities for participants to try their new skills against resistance (“live training”), if they wish.

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Recommended Attire – comfortable athletic clothing, such as T-shirt and shorts, rash guard, yoga pants, anything that allows easy movement and isn’t overly baggy. (no belt buckles, please)

** If you are nervous about getting on the mats for a first time, you are also welcome to come and just watch (no on-mat participation required). Meet fellow attendees, ask questions, and check out what’s going on here.

** By Donation. Suggested $1 - $10. Donate what you can, no one turned away for lack of funds.

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subtitle: The Queer Wrestling Workshop is back this April! —

** NOTE VENUE ** Montgomery Gardens. ** 104 Montgomery Street. Near the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens. Door Buzzer #6 ** …………………………………………………………………

If you’ve ever wanted to learn about the sport of SUBMISSION WRESTLING, now’s your chance! This event is open to all LGBTQ people! Allies welcome. It’s low intensity and oriented toward beginners.

Interested but not sure if you can participate? Join us anyway and observe from the sidelines! Ask questions, meet attendees, and have fun.

This workshop is facilitated by special guest presenters from The Spectrum Wrestling Club ………….

SUBMISSION WRESTLING It’s a full-body-entanglement sport where opponents lock up, grapple for control, and attempt to make each other surrender by using submission holds. It’s related to martial arts you might have heard of already, like Jujitsu, Judo, Sambo, or Trap Fighting.

Geared specifically toward absolute novices, this workshop will provide newcomers with a set of basic techniques that will allow them to hit the mats right away.

THE WORKSHOP WILL COVER Safety concerns - how to play rough while minimizing risk Objectives - closing the distance, taking the fight to the ground, finding a dominant position, and finishing a fight Live training - attendees who choose to will get the chance to spar with one another or drill with a more experienced wrestler

QUEER COMMUNITY The organizers and facilitators are committed to creating a safe and respectful space where queer people who are interested in martial arts can begin their training. No discrimination, no shaming, no harassment. Issues will be dealt with as quickly and tactfully as possible.

RECOMMENDED ATTIRE Please come in comfortable athletic clothing, preferably tight against the body. T-shirt and shorts, rash guards, or yoga pants, are all fine! Please DO NOT wear belt buckles, or anything with hardware.

SUGGESTED DONATION Donate what you can! No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

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