Our Club

Guardian Knight School of Wrestling is an open-enrollment program dedicated to providing a year-round, top-quality training experience for wrestlers of all ages and skill levels. Our mission is to offer our wrestlers the opportunity to reach their full potential as competitors, both on and off the mat. Classes include wrestling technique and fundamentals, structured drilling, hard wrestling, strength and conditioning, mental development, and nutrition.

The Guardian Knights Wrestling Club is a no-profit organization, overseen by a Board of Directors of wrestling volunteers from around the Tri-Valley area.

Programs are available for:

• Elementary K-4th Grade:  Fun introduction to wrestling through games and drills.
• Middle (5th-8th grade) and High School Recreational Wrestling:  Focus on wrestling techniques and fundamentals.  Great for athletes that want to improve skill for competing at local or school level.
• High Competition:  Training programs are available for individuals that want to compete on the National level.

Wrestling Styles Include:

• Folkstyle
• Freestyle
• Greco Roman

Our Mission

“The Guardian Knights Wrestling Club with character building shall responsibly advocate, promote, coordinate and provide opportunities for amateur wrestlers to achieve their full God given human and athletic potential.”

The Guardian Knights Wrestling Club is a no-profit organization, overseen by a Board of Directors of wrestling volunteers from around the Tri-Valley area. This Board sets policy for the organization, and provides direction and vision for those who participate in The Guardian Knights Wrestling Club.

According to The Guardian Knights Wrestling Club constitution, there are numerous standing committees of volunteer leaders who handle specific responsibilities within the organization. The Guardian Knights Wrestling Club is base upon democratic principles, where the people involved in wrestling have a voice in who their leaders are and what is the direction of the programs and activities for the organization.

Why Join?

Top 10 Reasons

1. Wrestlers will benefit from seasoned instructors who have trained, competed, and coached successfully at all levels.
2. GK Wrestling provides access to competitive workout partners, so wrestlers can practice competing at any level. Wrestlers must learn to compete and dominate their competitors if they want to make it to the top.
3. Train in a room specifically for wrestlers not shared with P.E. or dance class.
4. GK Wrestling gives those wrestlers who are determined to be the best an opportunity to train year-round so they can discover the results of hard work and “ADVANCED” training. Well-known national wrestlers host special clinics and workshops. The Knights also hosts and visits other clubs for special workouts and competitions.
5. Class sizes are limited to 20 so wrestlers receive more focused instruction.
6. Knights stay current with the latest trends of training and technique that wrestlers must know to keep a competitive edge. You are either a Knight or you fall behind!
7. Counseling is provided for areas that are often overlooked but just as important for athletes to reach their potential. Topics include mental skills training, weight management (diet & nutrition), and strength and conditioning.
8. Private one-on-one sessions and focus groups can be scheduled by any member.
9. Videotape analysis of matches and practices is another way the Knights can help athletes improve their wrestling techniques. Visual feedback and expert staff critique helps athletes see their moves and adjust them accordingly.
10. Knights can help guide young wrestlers through the college recruitment process. Wrestlers will be promoted to an established network of coaches who are looking for college prospects.