Classes
Wrestling in Reading
There's no standalone wrestling class — wrestling is taught throughout our grappling and MMA curriculum.
The discipline
What wrestling & grappling training involves
We don't currently run a dedicated wrestling class, and we won't advertise one. But wrestling is one of the most important parts of the One Mission curriculum.
Grappling starts on the feet. Before top position or submissions matter, you need to understand takedowns, takedown defence, wrestling and judo concepts, and how to transition into ground grappling. Our Carlson Gracie grappling approach has always had a strong wrestling and judo influence, and that's how it's taught here.
In practice, you'll learn wrestling in Shoot Boxing (boxing and wrestling combined), in MMA, and in our BJJ classes.
What you'll learn
- Stance, motion and level changes
- Takedowns and takedown defence
- Hand fighting and clinch ties
- Judo concepts — off-balancing and throws
- Transitioning from the feet to ground grappling
New to this?
Beginner guidance
Start with Shoot Boxing on Wednesday at 18:00, or the Monday 20:15 beginners-to-intermediate BJJ class. No wrestling background needed.
Tell the coach about any knee, shoulder or back issues — drills are easy to adjust.
Your first session is free — for adults and children alike. Message us and we'll book you in.
Timetable
Where wrestling is taught this week
No standalone wrestling class is currently on the timetable. These are the sessions with the most wrestling content; it also runs through every adult BJJ class.
Shoot Boxing
Wednesday · 18:00–19:00 · Foundation for MMA · Hamza Mirza
AdultsBookJunior MMA
Friday · 17:00–18:00 · Approx. ages 5–12 · Obaid Mirza
KidsBookTeens MMA
Friday · 18:00–19:00 · Ages 13–17 · Obaid Mirza
TeensBookAdults MMA
Friday · 19:00–20:15 · Obaid Mirza
AdultsBook- View full timetable
Coaching
Who teaches this
Hamza Mirza
Head Coach
Hamza is Head Coach and sets the coaching direction for the whole of One Mission — how the curriculum is structured, how individual arts are taught and how they're put back together for MMA. He coaches across grappling, BJJ, wrestling, striking and MMA development, and has trained martial arts for around ten years, coaching for much of that time. Whether a student wants to learn a martial art, get fitter, sharpen a skill set or compete, his job is to make sure there's a clear route for them.
Questions
Wrestling & Grappling questions
Not as a standalone class at the moment, and we won't pretend otherwise. Wrestling is still a core part of the One Mission curriculum. It's taught inside our BJJ, MMA and Shoot Boxing sessions, because grappling starts on the feet: before you can work from top position you need to understand takedowns, takedown defence and how to transition safely to the mat. If wrestling is what you're after, Shoot Boxing on Wednesday at 18:00 is the most wrestling-heavy class in the week.
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Free first session
Try wrestling & grappling in Reading
Message the team, tell us your experience level, and we'll pick the right class with you.