What is a TKO in wrestling? - Wrestling

Square wrestling mats are 12 meters by 12 meters,while octagonal shaped wrestling matches have 7 meters diameter. For moreinformation wrestling mats, check out this website: http://wrestling.isport.com/wrestling-guides/wrestling-mat-dimensions.

In Olympic Wrestling matches, there are threeofficials: referee, judge, and mat chairmen. In order for a wrestler to beawarded points, there must be an agreement between the referee and the judge.In a case of a disagreement between the two, the chairmen steps in and settlesthe dispute (majority vote). For moreinformation on the role of the officials in Olympic Wrestling matches, go tothis websites: http://www.fuzilogik.com/Sports-Library/Wrestling/Wrestling-Rules.html and http://olympics.about.com/lw/Sports-Recreation/Amateur-sports/Olympic-Wrestling-Rules-and-Judging.htm.

Wrestling shoe s are actually smaller thanregular shoes, so if you wear 11 shoes, you should buy 12 wrestlingshoes.

Wrestling shoes are quite similar to boxingshoes. Just like boxing shoes, they are very light, which allow the wrestler totake full advantage of his footwork. Also, both shoes provide ankle support andprovide traction. Main difference between boxing shoes and wrestling shoes isthe materials used. Wrestling shoes are typically made of lightweightsynthetics, while boxing shoes are made of leather.

You can buy wrestling apparel for women at the following websites: http://www.wrestlingmart.com/c-50-womens-gear.aspx, http://www.bluechipwrestling.com/NCAA-Wrestling-Gear-C106.aspx, http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=1124218, and here www.usawrestlingproducts.com.

You can also buy wrestling products at stores like Foot Locker and the Sports Authority.