Adapted from Cael Sanderson — Penn State Head Coach and Olympic Champion.
01Foundation Sport
Builds balance, agility, coordination, strength, speed and footwork that carry into every other sport.
02Fun
The ultimate competition — two athletes matching technique, speed and tactics one-on-one.
03Exercise
One of the world's premier physical-fitness sports, building strength and lifelong endurance.
04Self-Confidence
Hard work, self-improvement, a sense of accomplishment and the camaraderie of a team.
05Self-Defense
The #1 base discipline in MMA — wrestlers learn to defend themselves and neutralize threats fast.
06Humility
One-on-one, there's nowhere to hide and no one to blame but yourself — true accountability.
07Respect
For yourself, your teammates, your opponents and your coaches.
08Self-Discipline
Repetition of drills, hard work, and choosing the right thing over the easy thing.
09Roadmap to Success
Goal setting, determination, focus and accountability — the blueprint for life achievement.
10Toughness
Physical and mental resilience — learning that a little struggle is part of doing great things.
