Charlie surprises me at times when he goes back to the things he enjoyed as a child like wrestling. The other day we was talking and Charlie said I should try and find Lamont Williams who runs wrestling meets in DFW and we should go see a show. This would be nice because its something we all enjoy but David and Charlie aren’t off on the same days and we wouldn’t want to go without David.
Then Charlie and I talked about #homeschooling and how we was able to study wrestling as part of our pe class. Since Charlie enjoyed learning about wrestling I thought your students and even children might as well. Here is the information I used with Charlie.
In this post I’ve created a family guide to wrestling in North Texas. I’ve showed you how to discover youth wrestling programs, training gyms, school teams, and places to watch live wrestling events in the DFW area. If you know of other places please leave me a comment so I can add them to my list.
Wrestling is not just something kids or adults watch on TV—it’s something people can experience, learn, and grow through in real life. In North Texas (DFW), families have access to a wide range of opportunities to get involved in wrestling, from beginner youth programs to live events.
STARTING POINT: WHERE WRESTLING HAPPENS LOCALLY
Most families begin with one of three options:
School wrestling programs if your children are in a public school
Youth wrestling clubs which you can find in different areas of the City
Community or private training gyms including the YMCA sometimes
These are the foundation of wrestling development in Texas.
YOUTH WRESTLING PROGRAMS (BEGINNER FRIENDLY)
Parents typically find programs through:
School district athletic departments and some schools will allow Homeschool children to attend the classes
Local youth sports organizations which you can find online
YMCA or recreation centers in your area
MMA gyms with youth grappling or wrestling classes
These programs focus on:
safety first and foremost
discipline which is something all children need
basic movement which helped Charlie become more confident
beginner technique that was fun to see Charlie learn
WHERE TO WATCH WRESTLING EVENTS
Seeing wrestling live helps kids understand the sport in a completely different way. In the DFW area, events are often held at venues such as Dickies Arena, along with:
school district tournaments
regional youth competitions
college wrestling events American Legion
Each season brings different levels of competition.
WHY LIVE EVENTS MATTER FOR KIDS
Watching wrestling in person helps children learn:
how matches actually work and they are fun to see in person
how scoring happens which I never thought about when watching wrestling. Did you?
how athletes move and think which is fun to watch
what discipline looks like under pressure
It connects learning to real experience.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A GOOD WRESTLING PROGRAM
When choosing a program, parents should look for:
qualified coaching like Lamont Williams
safe training environment that has been inspected
structured beginner progression so know one would end up hurt
positive discipline culture which children need
age-appropriate instruction for both boys and girls.
A good program builds confidence, not pressure.
WHY NORTH TEXAS IS A STRONG WRESTLING REGION
Texas has a growing wrestling culture, especially in school and youth programs.
Families in the DFW area have access to:
competitive school programs if they attend a public school
strong youth club networks like the YMCA
year-round training opportunities through classes held throughout DFW
regional tournaments they can attend and participate in
This makes it easier for beginners to start at any level.
HOW THIS CONNECTS TO HOMESCHOOL FAMILIES
For homeschool families, wrestling can be:
physical education credit even in Homeschool
structured activity time not only for them but there friends
discipline-building routine and patience
social interaction through sports as they make friends
It blends learning with real-world movement and structure.
Wrestling in North Texas isn’t limited to professionals or schools—it’s accessible to families willing to explore it. Whether your child is just starting or already curious, there are entry points at every level.
Grateful. Thankful. Blessed.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
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