Southwest Wrestling Academy youth wrestling near Gilbert, AZ

Advanced Wrestling Class at Southwest Wrestling

Youth Wrestling Club (K-12) in Chandler — Led by D1 All-American Head Coach

Led by Head Coach Curtis Owen, a D1 All-American and NCAA 4th-place finisher, our year-round wrestling club in Chandler, Arizona provides kids wrestling, youth wrestling, and high school age wrestling for Gilbert, Queen Creek, Mesa, Tempe, Scottsdale, Phoenix, Maricopa, San Tan, Paradise Valley, Arcadia, Ahwatukee, Apache Junction, and all of the Valley. We offer wrestling lessons, summer camps, competitive training, and developmental programs at all experience levels.

Year-round youth wrestling club for boys and girls wrestling in Chandler, AZ, offering training for K-12. We build athleticism, technical skill, and mental toughness — whether your child is just starting or preparing to compete at the next level. Our classes and camps include folkstyle and freestyle wrestling, strength and conditioning, and age-specific technique development. We also offer Summer Wrestling Camps, Clinics, and Tournaments.

Our mission is to create a high-level training environment where every lesson helps athletes grow not only as wrestlers, but also as individuals with discipline, confidence, and character. We emphasize sportsmanship, academic excellence, and long-term personal growth — both on and off the mat.

Coach Owen and coaches with wrestler at unstoppable wrestling tournament Gilbert, AZ

Unstoppable Wrestling Tournament 2025 - Chandler, AZ

Wrestling Classes and Camps

$15 one-week trial — check out our classes — contact us for details
Join anytime! Year-round!
No long-term commitments, pay by the session or drop-ins
Elite instruction from former NCAA D1 and NAIA Wrestlers and All-Americans
Structured beginner (K-5th), intermediate (4th-7th), and advanced wrestling lessons (5th-12th)
Athleticism training and conditioning through a gymnastics and tumbling routine
Folkstyle and Freestyle wrestling lessons for kids through high school (K-12)
Focus on sportsmanship, discipline, and mental toughness both on and off the mat
Summer Wrestling Camps & Clinics — Wrestling Tournaments

Coach Owen giving wrestling advice to one of Southwest's youth wrestlers!

Glenn Alford Wrestling Tournament at Basha High School

Two coaches's at the tournament with wrestling club wrestlers

Southwest's wrestlers at the tournament Nov 15, 2025!

Introduction to Head Wrestling Coach

Head Coach Curtis Owen

Arizona State University D1 All-American (4th Place at NCAA National Championship)
20 years varsity coaching at Chandler High School
Coached athletes who advanced to compete at the collegiate level.
Constantly striving to be a better coach, understands that each wrestler is unique
See our full coaching staff

Registration Links

Southwest Wrestling Sign-Up

Sign Up For Southwest Wrestling Now! Join anytime! No long-term commitments, just sign up by the session or drop-ins. Contact Coach Owen (prefer text) if session has already begun

Wrestling Gym

inside the wrestling room in Chandler, AZ

Southwest Wrestling Room - Chandler, AZ

southwest wrestling gym entrace in Chandler, AZ

Entrance to Wrestling Club - Chandler, AZ

Wrestling Club Announcements

Coach Reyes and wrestlers at Preseason State at Queen Creek High School in Queen Creek, AZ

11/1/25: Preseason State in Queen Creek, Arizona

Wrestling Etiquette Expectations

No foul language
Proper competition etiquette from competitors, parents, AND Southwest coaches
Win or Lose – always shake official's hand, competitor's hand, and opposing coach's hand

Location

Check out our location page for a map and a video of how to get to our wrestling club!