Our Practices
We have three goals for our practices: work up a sweat; step off the mat better than when you stepped on; and most importantly, have fun while doing it.
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If this is your first time to our practice — or to any wrestling practice — here's what you can expect.
MONDAYS + WEDNESDAYS
MONDAYS
7:00PM
Coached Practices
Work with ​experienced coaches who will lead the room through drills and techniques.
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Learn new skills and techniques each week
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Frequent rotations of training partners
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Build on existing skills week to week
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Every practice ends with 10-15 minutes of open mat time for those who want
WEDNESDAYS
7:30PM
Open Mats
Your chance to get even more mat time, and work on the drills, skills, and techniques that need refinement.
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Unstructured — set your own agenda
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Dedicated mat space for those who want to go live
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Great for beginners who want to focus on fundamentals outside of a practice setting
All of our mat days have a few things in common​​
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Group warm-ups and stretches to start
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No pressure to participate beyond your comfort level or ability
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Safe, inclusive environment for any athlete who wants to wrestle
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ALWAYS great music and better vibes
GETTING HERE
Via Metro: Exit the L'Enfant Metro platform via Exit C (shown above). Take escalator up to the Plaza, then enter through the first set of glass doors, proceed down the hallway and make the first right. The wrestling room will be on your left.
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Via Bike/On Foot: We are located in the Plaza beneath the International Spy Museum. From street level, look for the glass atrium located between the Museum and the Hilton hotel. Enter and walk down the stairs. Once in the food court, walk past the Post Office. Our room is two doors down.
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Via Car: Limited street parking is available on the Prominade bridge by the Spy Museum. Once parked, follow Pedestrian instructions above.
