Beginner's Clinic

Metro runs a Beginner Clinic and orientation on the first Sunday of every month from 2:00PM - 5:00PM. This is where to learn more about us and to get started learning about the basics of the sport. And it is ok to come and watch!

So you're coming to a practice?

So you've decided you want to check us out! Well the best way to do so is to get in gear, and come participate! If you are new remember that you should start with the Beginner's Clinic on the first Sunday of the month.

Where to go

Sunday practices (including Beginner's Clinics) are held at the Lesbian and Gay Community Services Center at 208 West 13th Street (just west of 7th Avenue), Room 412 in Greenwich Village, NYC. Saturdays we practice at Fighthouse, 122 West 27th Street, 2nd Floor.

What to bring

Bring clothes to practice in (see:"What to Wear"), $7 to help cover the Center room fee (or $12 at Fighthouse).

What to wear

We're not trying to make any fashion statements, so keep it simple. If you're new to the sport, you'll probably want to stick with the list on the left. As you become more committed, you'll want to have the items on the list to the right. Oh, and bring a towel... you can get really sweaty wrestling and exercising.

beginner t-shirt athletic underwear shorts socks (of course!) light sneakers

advanced wrestling singlet athletic underwear socks (of course!) wrestling shoes headgear kneepads

Regular Practices

Continue your wrestling experience at our regular practices. These are held on Sundays from 2:00PM to 5:00PM at the Center, 208 West 13th Street, Room 412 ($7). Also Saturdays from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Fighthouse, 122 West 27th Street, 2nd Floor ($12).

AAU Membership

In lieu of Metro dues we request regularly-attending wrestlers to obtain an Amateur Athletic Union membership. Metro is chartered by the AAU and membership supports the club's charter and provides insurance in the event of injury. The cost is very reasonable; $22 for a regular membership or $27 for an added-benefit membership covering various otherwise non-sanctioned events. Your membership card can be printed directly from their website.

Click here to become a member.

Directions for steps on the application form: step 1, indicate Adult unless under 21; step 2, indicate a regular ($22) or added-benefit ($27) membership for one or more years; step 3, select Wrestling. For club name, type in Metro Wrestling, and for club code, type in (or paste) MPWR48TKA8. Optionally, you can also obtain a "free" t-shirt for the cost of shipping ($5.95). After your payment information is confirmed, you get a receipt that can be printed out, and page 2 is your membership card. You can print out additional copies of this card at any time from the website as well by clicking here (it will say "duplicate card").

For more information, please email Metro at mgwa@metrowrestling.org