{"product_id":"wrestling-for-dummies-isbn-9781118117972","title":"Wrestling For Dummies","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe fast and easy way to pin down the sport of wrestling\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWrestling is a fast-paced sport with many technicalities, rules, and ways to score points—making it difficult for spectators to follow the score and understand whistles and restarts. In \u003ci\u003eWrestling For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, author and 2008 Olympic Gold medalist Henry Cejudo explains the scoring system and unique rules of wrestling to new competitors, confused parents, and fans of this ancient and captivating sport.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWrestling For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e also explains the rich history of the sport and covers the six styles of competitive wrestling and their distinction from the modern entertainment-based \"pro wrestling.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlain-English explanations of wrestling rules\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetails the history of wrestling\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you're just getting started as a wrestler or enjoy it as a spectator sport, \u003ci\u003eWresting For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e makes this sport accessible and easy to understand.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Wrestling 101: Understanding the Ins and Outs of the Sport 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Getting Familiar with Wrestling Before You Sign Up for the Sport 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Identifying What Wrestling Is 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Being Equipped to Wrestle 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Creating a Solid Wrestling Foundation before Your First Match 43\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Knowing What Happens during a Wrestling Match 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Staying Healthy, Safe, and in Shape 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: The Mental Aspect: Wrestling in the Right Mindset 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Grappling with the Fundamentals and Basic Movements 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Hitting the Mat and Using Your Moves 135\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: On Your Mark, Get Set: Starting Positions 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Breaking Down Breakdowns and Escapes 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Reversing Your Fortune: Reversals 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Taking Down Your Opponent: Attacks and Counterattacks 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Putting It All Together: Pinning Combinations 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: The Adults behind You: Coaches and Parents 241\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Coaching 101: Being the Best Coach You Can Be 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Running a Productive Practice with Key Drills 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Knowing How to Be a Supportive Parent 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: The Part of Tens 323\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Ten Tips For Wrestling Success 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Ten (Plus One) Wrestling Camps You Should Consider Attending 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndex 343\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHenry Cejudo\u003c\/b\u003e won a gold medal in freestyle wrestling at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. 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