Richard thanks for the article from Grapplers Gym. It is an interesting read. One comment though, I see as a part of the article addressed the way that kids are trained. Some countries start their kids earlier but the method of training is the issue. I find myself watching this debate and even drawn into it at times. Most know my position, and I tend to disagree with some that I really like. Part of me though, looks at some of the world class elite wrestlers and see where many of them did start young, for example, on Real Pro Wrestling 3 of the guys came from the same kids club, Illinois Twisters, and started at very young ages. I don't know what they have in their water there but I would like some of it myself. That club still puts out great wrestlers.

The debate will continue, but one thing for certain, the woman in the article is wrong in her approach as is any parent that thinks their 4,5 or 6 year old kid is in this for a scholarship or pro career. Nothing personal but those people are a light bulb short of being bright.