Youth Wrestling in San Diego

Kumeyaay Trails Wrestling Club is a nonprofit youth wrestling club for boys and girls ages 7 and up. Practices are at Patrick Henry High School, serving Allied Gardens, Del Cerro, San Carlos and the College Area.

We are building confidence, character, opportunity, and community through wrestling. Beginners are always welcome.

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More Than Wrestling

At KTWC, wrestling is the vehicle. Confidence, discipline, resilience, and character are the destination. We believe in effort over outcome, passion over pressure, and development over quick wins.

Our coaching follows a long-term athlete development approach: fun and fundamentals for younger kids, and more structured training and competition as athletes are ready.

Our Programs

Bobcats — Ages 7–10

Learn the fundamentals in a fun, supportive environment. Built for beginners and developing wrestlers. Spring session: March 1 – April 17. $175.

Mountain Lions — Ages 11+

Sharpen skills and prepare for competition with advanced technique, conditioning, and live wrestling. Spring session: March 1 – May 9 (10 weeks). $200.

Team Big Cat

Advanced summer training for grades 7–12. Returns Summer 2027.

Camps & Clinics

Seasonal camps and clinics with guest coaches for extra mat time and focused instruction.

Spring practice days and times: TBD. Early registration discount: use code EARLYBIRD27 through January 1.

See programs and register → Camps & clinics →

Why Families Choose KTWC

  • Experienced, certified coaches. Our coaches hold USA Wrestling certifications and bring collegiate competition and high school coaching experience. Meet the coaches →

  • Safety first. All coaches and volunteers must complete a background check and SafeSport training.

  • Development over quick wins. We keep competition age-appropriate so kids build skills, confidence, and a love for the sport.

  • Beginners welcome. Never wrestled? Our Bobcats program is built for new wrestlers. New to wrestling? Start here →

  • A real nonprofit. KTWC is a 501(c)(3) organization governed by a board of directors and supported by our community.

Investing in Our Community

We exist to make wrestling accessible to young athletes in San Diego. Community support helps fund mats and equipment, tournament costs, and scholarships for families who need help. Our Endowment Fund is built so that support continues for generations of wrestlers to come.

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