Takedown Report

Military and wrestling have common bonds

Editor’s Note; Another look at an interesting connection between these two intense competitive activities. Wrestlers can be good recruits.
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When wrestlers take to the mats today and Thursday at the 43rd annual Medina Invitational Tournament, talent will shine bright. In some cases, so will mental fortitude, which just might be the difference between a win and loss. Wrestling and the military have had a longstanding marriage, which is why many successful personnel can trace earlier accomplishments to the 710-square foot circle in their high school gymnasium. “I believe that it is the one sport in high school that can prepare a student-athlete for what it takes to be a Marine,” said retired staff sergeant Ryan Helton. “As far as the physical standpoint, discipline, mental toughness and sacrifice, all those qualities really intertwine with each other.” The 1996 Buckeye graduate should know, he sees it every day in his son Isaiah Helton, who wrestles for Medina and who will join the Marines in July. Rest of the story at http://www.medina-gazette.com/sports/2017/12/26/Military-and-wrestling-have-a-lot-in-common.html?mc_cid=c58d37f73b&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

February 1, 2018 Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | Leave a comment