"You can't get stronger unless you've been broken down and tested. - Cary Kolat"

I started freestyle wrestling in my first year of university, far later than most of my peers. The sport was grueling, and I felt like a baby deer on the mats—frail, weak, and clueless. At first glance, wrestling may seem like chaotic limbs and muscle, but to me, it’s an art. Wrestlers are artists, each with unique styles and techniques, using the mat as their canvas. Perfecting a single move could take a lifetime. Three years in, I’ve barely scratched the surface, but I love every second—even when I’m getting my ass kicked. Wrestling taught me it’s not about winning or losing; it’s about progress, and I’m here for every lesson.