7-Day “Big Man” Training Camp

🛡️ 2026 7-Day “Big Man” Training Camp

📅 June 24 – June 30, 2026
📍 Salvation Army Pine Summit Camp – Big Bear Lake, CA
💵 $1,120 Overnight Camper

Wrestling at the upper weights requires a different kind of strategy, skill, and mindset. That’s why the C.O.C. “Big Man” Training Camp is built specifically for middleweights, heavyweights, and upper-weight wrestlers who want focused instruction, real match development, and high-powered training.

For over 40 years, this camp has been the go-to training ground for big men who want to move better, wrestle smarter, and dominate opponents their size.

💪 Designed for Upper Weight Wrestlers

Too often, heavyweights train in systems built for lightweights — and it doesn’t work. This camp changes that. Every session is optimized for:

Leverage and positioning

Short offense and ties

Counter offense and mat returns

Upper-body attacks (throws, lifts, underhooks)

Mobility, agility, and explosiveness

Smart setups that lead to scores without risk

Whether you’re a 175-pounder or a full-size heavyweight, you’ll get instruction that fits your body, style, and goals — not a one-size-fits-all system.

🧠 What You’ll Learn

How to move like a lighter wrestler while wrestling like a big man

Scoring and defending in tight spaces

Developing a dominant top game

Mat awareness, transitions, and riding pressure

Mental toughness and match strategy for heavier brackets

Every session includes drilling, situational wrestling, and live match reps against other upper weights — giving you real feel, real reps, and real progress.

🏆 Elite Coaches Who Know How to Train Big Men

You’ll be coached by former NCAA Heavyweights, All-Americans, and college coaches who specialize in developing upper-weight champions. Many of them have competed at the collegiate and national levels in your bracket — and know what it takes to win at the highest level.

✅ Who Should Attend?

This camp is ideal for:

High school and advanced middle school upper weights

Wrestlers competing at 175, 190, 215, 285 lbs

Athletes who want technical and positional coaching designed for big men

Coaches looking to develop their upper-weight wrestlers into reliable point scorers

Whether you’re a returning state placer or new to the weight class, the Big Man Camp gives you the tools to stand out, shut down opponents, and finish strong.

Strong. Technical. Smart. That’s how Big Men win. This camp will show you how.