Narrative Essay Wrestling

Many people picture WWE as the truest form of wrestling. Wrestling is far more than what the WWE makes it out to be. I joined the JV wrestling team back in 9th grade and endured the long practices. At the time, I didn’t really understand why I joined the wrestling team. I simply remember walking up to the coach one day and asking whether there were still any spots left on the team.

At my first day of practice, my coach quoted the great Olympian, Dan Gable. Dan Gable said that “wrestling teaches self-control and pride. Some have wrestled without great skill- none have wrestled without pride or honor.” Wrestling forced me to put my pride on the line as that’s the most sacred thing a person can own. When I’m pushed to the limit, my pride reminds me that I can accomplish

At the hospital, I immediately wanted to give up as I was training for the upper-state tournament-the most important tournament of my career. I was completely dejected as the doctor told me that I had completely torn my labrum. I asked myself whether all that work and effort I had put in those years was for nothing. And then, I finally understood my true reason as to why I joined the wrestling team back in 9th grade. I was always seen as a clumsy person elementary school since I would trip during gym class. Placing well at the upper-state tournament would finally absolve me of all that. At this moment, I realized that I had lost myself and I had completely forgotten Dan Gable’s advice. I realized that I was not wrestling for the passion or advancement of my character. I rejected my old subconscious thinking about elementary school. My true purpose in joining the wrestling team was for me to become a better and stronger person. I decided that I wanted to gain confidence and hone my pride while remaining honorable on the mat. Wrestling taught me that I should continue to persist even if the challenges seem greater than