Wrestling Classes
In Ballito.
Takedowns, hand fighting, balance and control — coached by Philip Lemmer, 12-time South African Wrestling Champion and forwards coach at The Sharks. Mondays and Wednesdays, 6–7:30pm, all levels welcome.
Wrestling
In Ballito.
Wrestling is one of the oldest combat sports in the world and the foundation of every strong grappling game. At Maddog, classes teach you how to control another person using balance, body position and technique rather than size alone — coached by 12-time South African Wrestling Champion Philip Lemmer.
- Stance, motion and level changes
- Hand fighting, ties and grip control
- Takedowns and takedown defence
- Top control, escapes and scrambles
- Safe falling and partner drilling
The Benefits of
Wrestling.
Wrestling is a full-body sport that develops strength, conditioning and control at the same time. Here is what regular training builds.
Coached by
Philip Lemmer.
Philip Lemmer is a passionate wrestling coach dedicated to developing young athletes, using the sport to build character, discipline and resilience. A 12-time South African Wrestling Champion, he spent 10 years as a professional rugby player and has coached professional rugby for 12 years.
A former prop, Philip has been forwards and scrum coach at the Lions, where he also worked as collisions and rucking coach, using his wrestling background to teach players balance and control in contact. He is currently forwards coach at The Sharks. He is equally committed to helping young players reach their dreams and goals, guiding the next generation toward success on and off the field.
- 12-time South African Wrestling Champion
- 10 years as a professional rugby player
- 12 years as a professional rugby coach — the Lions and The Sharks
- B.Ed teaching degree, University of Johannesburg
- World Rugby Level 3 coach
Wrestling Class Times.
See the full class timetable for every discipline on our Training hub.
Frequently Asked
Questions.
Related Training.
Your First Class
Is Free.
No experience needed. Come to a Monday or Wednesday class from 6pm to 7:30pm and see what wrestling with a 12-time South African champion can do for your strength, balance and confidence.