Four wrestling schools owned by current and former wrestling stars

As you’re watching WWE, ROH, or NJPW you may get a thought into your head as you see the stars performing their moves and think “Hey I want to do that, but I don’t know where to start.”

Unlike getting a few tables, mattress tops, and going crazy in your backyard, being a professional wrestler requires proper training to help performers avoid career, and in some cases, life-threatening injuries. However, your dreams of becoming a professional wrestler is a simple as having extra time, cash, and an open mind.

Since it doesn’t look like there will be a new season of Tough Enough anytime soon, you would have to go the old fashion way, attend wrestling school. But if you don’t want to attend just any school and know you’re getting the proper training, here is a list of some schools that are run by your favorite wrestlers from the WWE.

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#1 Black and Brave Wrestling School

Location: Davenport, IA

The school is owned and run by the 2019 Royal Rumble winner Seth Rollins, along with his training buddies Marek Brave and Matt Mayday, who both performed in the independent wrestling scene. Combined, that's over 30 years of experience they're bringing to their classes.

The school, which recently opened their current location in 2018, provides training to all levels of experience and to both men and women. In addition to signing up for the classes, you will have unlimited access to their cross fit facility to get in shape while learning the ins and outs of being a wrestler.

Those who sign up can complete their training in as little as three months. Classes run three days a week with four-hour sessions. the school has released their 2019 schedule under the sign-up feature.

Even with a busy schedule, Rollins manages to come back to his facility to help the newcomers.

#2 Reality of Wrestling

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Location: Texas City, Texas

Owned by WWE Hall of Famer Booker T, the school provides separate training levels for beginners and advanced wrestlers. What sets this school apart is that it also helps with character development and they have actual shows that are televised and have Pay-Per-Views.

Not only do the students get the experience of performing as a pro wrestler but It’s also one of the few times you still see Booker in action. Other stars, including Shelton Benjamin pictured above, come through to showcase their skills and help students improve on theirs.

For parents with kids who are wrestling fans themselves, they offer a junior kids camp where they too also receive training from big names, including Booker, with all the proceeds going to scholarships for local high school graduates through his charity Booker T Fights For Kids Foundation.

#3 Chicago Style Wrestling

Location: Chicago, IL

Former WWE wrestler Steve Boz performed on WWE television series Jacked and Sunday Night Heat 1998-99 and wanted to bring training to the windy city with his school CSW.

With the training the classes offer, you’ll learn the basics of getting started including strikes, bumps, and chain wrestling. If you’re not keen on wrestling, but still want to be a part of the promotion there is also training on becoming a manager and ring announcer.

The school also has live shows for their wrestlers to gain exposure and become familiar with performing in front of a growing crowd. Wrestlers including Marsha Rocket of TNA and up and comer, LeRoy “Flash” Gordon are graduates from the school.

The class meets on Tuesday's and Thursday's in the evening with the optional of having one-on-one training with Boz or his partner Doug Simmons. Personal training is also offered for those who want to look their best inside and outside of the ring.

34 Face 2 Face Wrestling School

Location: Morrow, GA

The school is owned by current WWE star Heath Slater and features additional training from Hall of Famers Teddy Long, Jazz, and Ron Simmons.

According to the school's website, they’re training their students as individuals with everything that goes into a show. This includes announcing, refereeing, and of course, wrestling.

Shows are performed in the same space and students partake in seminars with other stars who visit to help them gain more knowledge about what it takes to thrive in the business. WWE’s Apollo Crews also trained with the school.

His school also has a training program for kids, hence where the famous phrase “I Got Kids” came from. If you look at the website, you’ll get the picture.

These schools are available to anyone who is looking to take their reality of watching and turn it into a dream of performing. Visit their websites for information regarding pricing, class dates, and seminars.