Masters is the term used to identify wrestlers that are 25 years and older. This is a class of divisions created by USA Wrestling.

There is also a class of adult wrestling divisions called Veterans. Veterans are wrestlers that are 35-70 years old and is not to be confused with people who have served in the military.

The Masters division is split up into 6 age groups. Each group is designated by one of the first 6 letters of the alphabet: A, B, C, D, E and F.

Div. A: Ages 25-34
Div. B: Ages 35-42
Div. C: Ages 43-50
Div. D: Ages 51-58
Div. E: Ages 59-66
Div. F: Ages 67-75
Source: https://www.usawmembership.com/age_group_weight_chart

Masters Weight Classes:

58 kg/127.6 lbs
62 kg/136.6 lbs
70 kg/154.2 lbs
78 kg/172 lbs
88 kg/194 lbs
100 kg /220.4 lbs
130 kg /286.6 lbs

How Can I Get Involved in Masters Wrestling?

Adult wrestling is constantly growing in the United States and even around the world.  There are more and more adult wrestling clubs being created each year!

To search a small database of club, visit the Clubs Page.  You can also find events to compete in on our Events Page.

Another great place to look for opportunities to wrestle would be the MMA gyms in your area.  Because wrestling is a skill involved in MMA, a number of gym have separate wrestling practices for their fighters.  Gyms also run clubs teams for the local high school, which may also present another opportunity to get on the mat.