Wrestling at FVGC is a program recommended for everyone who is thinking about competing in grappling tournaments and/or mixed martial arts (MMA) events. Learning to take a fight to the ground with control and landing in a dominant position are important elements to a fight.

Takedowns include freestyle/folkstyle takedowns along with greco-roman takedowns.
Classes are open to anyone — ranging from beginners through college level wrestlers and professional fighters.

Required gear includes shorts, a t-shirt, and athletic supporter. Optional gear includes a mouthguard and wrestling shoes.

Definition: Grappling (wrestling style) brings together techniques from Freestyle Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Folk American Wrestling (catch-as-catch-can), Judo and Sambo. Submission grappling as an element of a larger sport setting is very common in mixed martial arts, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu no-Gi, Pankration, catch wrestling, shootfighting, shooto and others.