Wrestling

Wrestling Wednesday 8:15pm to 9:15pm

Wrestling Program:

Brasil Wellness Center is proud to announce we are now offering a Wrestling Class all on its own to enhance our already existing Jiu Jitsu Program! This class will be a one-hour duration and concentrate on the elements of Wrestling Takedowns and Control of and opponent using the techniques of the oldest existing grappling sports.

Our Wrestling program will be taught and coached by Curucurulandbjj’s own Bob Smirfit. Bob has been an avid student and competitor out of the Brasil Wellness Center for the past 5 years. Bob is no stranger to the Martial Arts world and has experience in Traditional Karate, SKF Kick Boxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and has a foundational background in Wrestling. Throughout Competing in Jiu Jitsu, Bob’s strongest aspect of his game has arguably been his wrestling and takedown game, putting him on the podium time and time again.

Bob Smirfitt Bio:

• Lifelong Martial Artist (Wrestling, BJJ, Karate SKF Kick Boxing)
• Experienced Wrestler (High School and Coaching Post Graduation)
• 2 Years Assistant Wrestling Coach
• Coached Wrestling in both BC and Ontario
• Has trained Multiple Seminars for Olympic Wrestling
• Has taken workshops with Olympic Gold Medalist-Daniel Igali
• Competed in Wrestling at the Provincial Level
• Competes Currently in BJJ both Provincially and Internationally in the IBJJF
• BJJ Kids Program Coach

What will be the primary focus of this class?

• Heavy concentration will be put on a select set of takedowns that will be useful for Submission Wrestling and Regular Jiu Jits
• Focus on Both Offensive Wrestling Takedowns and Defensive Actions to prevent getting taken down
• Strength and Conditioning along with General Wrestling Skill Set
• Concentration on Footwork and Body Awareness/Mobility
• Knowledge of Opponent Control and Weight distribution