The art of Professional Wrestling is a dangerous soap opera where actors and actresses put their bodies on the line at every event. It can take up to 2 years of training to have a chance to work at the professional level, but on the first day, you will learn the basics.
Before you learn to do anything, wipe your feet on the apron before entering as a sign of respect. Once completed, you can now learn three basic moves of wrestling: rolls, bumps and running the ropes.
First, you will learn rolls. Use one of the corners of the ring to push yourself back and roll smoothly as if gliding on the ground like paint gliding on a canvas. Check your chin at all times to avoid the risk of concussion and injury. Once you get the hang of doing it from the corner, do two in a row and try it from the opposite corner a couple of times.
After you learn rolls, you will learn how to take a bump, the safe way of falling down on the mat. When you first learn how to do this, you will squat down to the same height as the middle rope. Next fall straight down as if someone had pulled a rug under you. Tuck your chin and slap the mat as soon as you hit the ground. It is crucial to exhale before you hit the mat, as bumps deliver the same impact of a car crash.
The last thing you need to learn is a technique called running the ropes. First, wrap your arm around the top rope and grip it so that if it breaks you will not get seriously injured. Next you’ll learn the repetition of running back and forth. Take three steps, pivot your left foot on the fourth step and throw your back onto the top rope. When you first learn, practice walking the steps. When you feel comfortable with the pattern, try a slight jog. Once you get that down, go into a full sprint. Keep in mind, these steel cable ropes can bruise your back so bad that it could turn blue from hitting them so much.
Learning the art of professional wrestling demands lots of strength, cardio and hard work. You will face many struggles when it comes to hitting moves and communicating during a match, but in the words of WWE superstar John Cena, “never give up.”
Learning the art of professional wrestling will not be easy. There will be times where you will struggle with hitting moves and communicating during a match, but in the words of WWE superstar John Cena, “never give up.”
