XWA WRESTLING TRAINING in MORECAMBE – LEARN TO WRESTLE!
XWA TRAINING – WEDNESDAY nights and SUNDAY afternoons…come along and learn how to become a professional wrestler!
WHAT DO WE OFFER?
We offer twice-weekly three-hour training sessions in the art of professional wrestling from some of the best trainers in the UK. You will learn all the wrestling holds and moves, and other skills and tricks of the wrestling ring, interview skills, character development, wrestling psychology, physicalconditioning and nutrition, and much much more! We have a full size wrestling training ring, a spacious matted area, and TV cameras. Come and learn from thewealth of experience our trainers have to offer!
WHERE IS IT?
The XWA Wrestling Training School is located at Regent Park Studios, Regent Road, Morecambe, Lancashire, the North West of England’s only multi-purpose Extreme Sports training centre owned by TV and Hollywood stuntman, Martin Shenton.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Our weekly three-hour training classes cost £8 to actively take part, £4 to watch, £15 for attending both Wednesday and Sunday sessions in the same week. Prices may vary for special one-off classes. Classes run usually from 2pm to 5pm on Sundays. We also have a Wednesday night class from 7pm to10pm .
HOW DO I JOIN?
If you are aged 10 or over you are welcome to come along on the day and sign up for training. Participation for under 18s is subject to written parental consent. There are certain medical conditions which may disqualify individuals from actively participating in wrestling training.
The XWA Wrestling Training School was opened in January 2009 by XWA Wrestling's managing director and one of British Wrestling's most successful and versatile personalities, Greg Lambert. Greg is manager of the XWA Wrestling Training Centre and all students should report to him before classes.
The XWA Wrestling Training Centre is housed at Regent Park Studios in Morecambe, owned by TV and Hollywood film stuntman Martin Shenton.
Trainers at the XWA Wrestling Training School include head trainer XWA British Heavyweight Champion and FWA star 'The Psychotic Warrior' Johnny Phere and deputy trainer, XWA Best of the North West Champion and GPW regular, Jynkz.
Guest trainers at the school have included Alex Shane, Robbie Brookside, Joey Hayes, Mad Man Manson, Joel Redman and 'The Heavyweight House of Pain' Stixx, as well as former head trainers Damon Leigh and Dave Rayne.
Axl Rage was the first full graduate of the XWA Wrestling Training School in spring 2011 and was also the first recipient of the prestigious British Wrestling Coalition Scarlo Scholarship award in February2010, awarded to the most promising wrestling student in the whole of the UK.
The XWA Wrestling Training Centre also hosts regular miniwrestling shows as part of training. Students will be selected, when trainers believe they are ready, to wrestle on these shows as part of their development.
The XWA Wrestling Training Centre is part of the British Wrestling Coalition. Students can take grading assessments under the British Wrestling Coalition's groundbreaking grading system, which offers eight coloured levels of achievement similar to those in martial arts. Students who pass all eight levels of achievement are deemed to have graduated from the XWA Wrestling Training Centre.
Private wrestling training classes are also available with Johnny Phere at the XWA Wrestling Training Centre. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
XWA WRESTLING TRAINING – Frequently Asked Questions
When is the XWA Wrestling Training Centre open?
Sessions are weekly on Sundays from 2pm to 5pm and on Wednesday evenings from 7pm to 10pm.
Where isthe XWA Wrestling Training Centre?
The centre is located at Regent Park Studios, Rear of 93 Regent Road, Morecambe, Lancs, LA3 1AF.
Who are the trainers?
Head trainer at the XWA Wrestling Training Centre in Morecambe is 'The Psychotic Warrior' Johnny Phere (Jamie Hutchinson) and deputy trainer is Jynkz (Kyle Paterson). The training centre manager is XWA Wrestling managing director and renowned British Wrestling personality Greg Lambert.
From time to time, guest trainers from UK or international wrestling will hold one-off seminars at the Centres. In thepast the XWA Wrestling Training Centre has been delighted to welcome Alex Shane, Joey Hayes, Joel Redman, Damon Leigh, Stixx, CJ Banks, Declan O'Connor,Mad Man Manson and Robbie Brookside.
How do I apply to train?
Simply turn up at our sessions and report to training manager Greg Lambert or the trainer in charge. You will be asked to complete application forms before you can start training and students under the age of 18 must have written parental consent before commencing.
Sessions cost £8 or £15 for those students who attend both Wednesday and Sunday sessions in the same week (starting with Wednesdays). Please note, there is also a charge of £4 for students who wish to watch training but not physically take part. Costs may vary for sessions with guest trainers.
How old do I have to be to train?
The XWA Wrestling Training Centres will generally accept students of age 10 and over, although we do reserve the right to only accept students aged 11 to 14 following an assessment. Written parental consent will be required for ALL students aged under 18.
Do I need to be physically fit in order to train?
Wrestling is physically exacting and the training will reflect this. Therefore it is highly recommended and advisable that students keep themselves in the bestpossible physical condition and attend a gym. Our trainers can give advice on physical fitness and diet. There may be some medical conditions which excludeindividuals from physically taking part in wrestling training. Our trainers will advise on this.
Why should I go to wrestling training?
Aside from the opportunity to become a professional wrestler, wrestling training has many other benefits. It is ideal for anyone who wants to keep fit, lose weight,get in shape and feel good about themselves. It is also great forself-discipline, developing your personality and identity, and also a fantastic way to meet new like-minded people. XWA Wrestling is famed for its professionalism and tremendous atmosphere and environment at its Live Events.We have the same ethos at the XWA Wrestling Training Centres.
What should I wear for training sessions?
Loose fitting clothing such as T-Shirt and jogging pants or tracksuit bottoms, withtrainers, is recommended. After attending their first few sessions, studentswill also be advised to invest in some elbowpads and especially kneepads. XWA Wrestling Training Centres can give advice on recommended stockists.
Are girls welcome to train at the XWA Training Centres?
Yes. We offer training for both male and female students.
This wrestling is a bit of a laugh, isn't it? I think I'll come along and lark about.
Professional wrestling is a highly skilled art form and as such, can be dangerous if not done properly. While we would like our students to have fun and enjoy their training, safety - and therefore discipline - is all important.
So our students should listen closely to the trainers and show them respectand attention at all times.
When will I be able to actually wrestle on a show in front of an audience?
We will be training students of different ages and capabilities. Some students will progress at a faster rate than others. We will therefore assess each student onhis or her merits and our team of trainers and mentors will decide when students are ready to progress to XWA Student Shows or XWA Live Event level.
In order to help students realise their potential and develop as wrestlers, each student will have regular assessments with one of our trainers or mentors so they can gain feedback on their development.
We are also part of the British Wrestling Coalition (BWC) grading system so students can strive for personal goals and gain a sense of achievement and recognition as they develop their skills. Grading sessions will take place atthe XWA Wrestling Training Centre under the supervision of external instructors/examiners including British Heavyweight Champion Alex Shane. For more details on the British Wrestling Coalition see the website www.britishwrestlingcouncil.org
XWA Student Shows will be wrestling shows run by our students for our students.These will allow our students to gain a taste of wrestling in front of anaudience and put what they have learned into practice.
There are also behind-the-scenes or front-of-house jobs available at XWA Live Events for selected students.
In February 2010, one of our students, Gil Elkin, was awarded the first ever BWC Scarlo Scholarship having been picked out of hundreds of students across the UK as the very best in the country. This was a tremendous accolade for the XWA WrestlingTraining Centre and shows that we are extremely successful in developing new wrestling talent. Gil has gone on to pass all eight British Wrestling Coalition grades and become the first full graduate of the XWA Wrestling Training Centre.
I don't want to actually wrestle, but I want to get involved in the wrestling business in a non-wrestling capacity. What can you offer me?
We would advise anyone who wants to break into the professional wrestling business to attend and participate in at least one actual wrestling training session, evenif initially you have no intention of pursuing the physical wrestling side long-term. This will allow us to meet you, assess your potential and your personal skills, and give you advice accordingly on how to pursue your individual goals within the wrestling business.
As mentioned earlier, there may be behind-the-scenes or front-of-house roles available at XWA Live Events for selected students. These may include being part of our ringside security team, or part of our production team.
If demand requires, we may run one-off seminars for anyone interested in becoming a wrestling referee or manager, or for any other specific roles within the wrestling business.
What will the training involve?
All sessions will begin with a warm-up. During sessions where the XWA wrestling ring will be in use, students may be expected to assist with putting up and taking down the ring. Initial sessions will focus very much on the basics. This is not a wrestling school where you will learn the Swanton Bomb in your very first week!
Are there changing room facilities at the XWA Wrestling Training Centre?
There are two small changing rooms at the Centre with wash basins and toilets. There is also water and soft drinks available at the Centre.
Will I be insured for my wrestling training?
The XWA Wrestling Training Centre is insured as a training centre for professional wrestling under the British National Martial Arts Association. Certificates are on display at the XWA Wrestling Training Centre. However, students are advised to purchase their own personal accident insurance. We can offer advice on this as there is insurance available through the British Wrestling Coalition.
What is the Code of Conduct?
Students should also respect each other and respect the Code of Conduct at the Regent Park Studios and the XWA Code.
All students are expected to abide by the Code of Conduct. The XWA WrestlingTraining Centre will abide by a 'three strikes and you're out' policy foranyone who does not adhere to the Code of Conduct. Any serious breaches of the Code will lead to permanent exclusion from the centre.
We want everyone to enjoy their training in a fun, but safe, environment. So we would appreciate all students' full co-operation with the Code.
What are the production facilities at Regent Park Studios?
On selected weeks, students will have the chance to take advantage of the film production facilities available at the XWA Wrestling Training Centre at special promo and interview seminars. Students will have the chance to cut promos, have them filmed and then watch them back to critique them themselves, then havethem critiqued by a trainer or mentor. Students will also have the opportunity to learn how best to wrestle in front of the cameras.
Where can I find out more about what else is on offer at Regent Park Studios?
Regent Park Studios is a nationally acclaimed Extreme Sports Centre and film production studio. For more details on other classes and facilities offered by Regent Park Studios log on to www.regentparkstudios.com
XWA WRESTLING CODE
XWA Wrestling has a code of principles which we abide by:
1) We are proud to be a British Wrestling promotion and proud of British Wrestling talent.
2) We strive to provide the best possible night out of wrestling and entertainment for all wrestling fans to enjoy.
3) We aim to develop and give opportunities to young people.
4) We are proud of Morecambe and will promote the town at every opportunity.
5) We respect each other and are professional in everything we do.
6) We will work wherever possible with other British Wrestling promotions to positively promote British Wrestling.