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Mission Statement
We at the AWA, Alberta Wrestling Academy, provide our students with the training, and life skills to succeed in their journeys of becoming the next Wrestling Superstars of The New Modern Era.
While providing this training, we promote the safety, and purpose of achieving proper form, and timing of all moves, to teach the students the fundamentals of wrestling maneuvers so that they can pursue their wrestling careers, weather it be in amateur or professional wrestling.
Our mission is to help the youth of today’s society to overcome drug and alcohol misuse, and to keep youth off the streets by giving them a second chance at life. We will provide them with a sense of purpose from our disciplined, and family oriented training programs with our leadership, and qualified coaches.
Price Structure
Professional & Amateur/Olympic Wrestling Training
Skills required to become a Professional Wrestler
Professional Wrestling
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Amateur/Olympic Wrestling
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Body assessment and personal training
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Professional Referee Certification
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Wrestling Manager Training
Be a Wrestling Personality
Media Training
Being interviewed, how tow speak to camera, develop your persona
Collectively we have over 135 years in training experience
ASK ABOUT OUR CHAMPIONSHIP BIRTHDAYS
We host the ultimate Championship birthday parties. Learn some moves in ring, be entertained by a professional wrestling match.
Custom AWA cake, pizza and drinks
COACHES
BRUCE HART SR.
Head Trainer:
Born January 13 1950
Bruce was the second born in a family of twelve children to legendary Stu Hart and his wife Helen.
Bruce is an American/Canadian retired professional wrestler, promoter, booker, trainer
and school teacher he is best known for his time in Stampede Wrestling and multiple appearances alongside his brothers Bret “The Hitman” Hart and the late Owen Hart in both WWF and WWE.
At the age of 21 Bruce began training in “ The Dungeon” with his father Stu Hart and like all brothers were trained technically sound with an amateur wrestling style. He made his Debut in stampede wrestling in 1972 where he tagged with Dan Kroffat against North American Champion Kendo Nagasaki and Lord Sloan in the Main Event.
Bruce and his brother Ross tried reviving Stampede Wrestling numerous times throughout the 90s which featured 3rd generation stars Natalya Neidhart , Teddy Hart. David Hart Smith (Davey Boy Smith) TJ Wilson (Tyson Kidd).
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Otto Gentile
May 21 1966
CEO/FOUNDER
ALBERTA WRESTLING ACADEMY
Otto has been involved with independent wrestling for over 32 years now, he owes that ton his uncle who brought him to his first Stampede Wrestling show where he first caught the bug.
Otto began his sports at a young age playing hockey, football, and soccer most of his life,
Hockey was a big influence in his life where he achieved a lot of success playing at a very high level.
In 1988 Otto stepped into a wrestling ring for the first time, and since that day his focus has been all about this great sport. In the same year Otto began wrestling training and was trained by Stampede Wrestling Legend “Dr Hannible” Steve Gillespie, this sparked a friendship that lasted until Steve’s untimely passing in 2019.
Otto has experience throughout the business from security
, ring crew, commentator, announcing and referee, but found his true calling as a wrestler under his alter ego “Vinnie Fever”.
Otto has a wealth of knowledge, and an undying
love and passion for the sport of professional wrestling, his dedication to the success of Alberta Wrestling Academy makes him an invaluable asset to the success of the students.
Otto and Steve Wilde developed a monthly magazine called Can-AM Live a youth enhancement program called “Constantly Against Narcotic and Alcohol Misuse” Otto and Steve were both keynote speakers for over 2000 workshops across Canada for First Nations Communities. This was very important to Otto after he himself became dependent on narcotics after a severe back injury. Otto fought this battle and is humbled and proud to be clean & sober for over 15 years.
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Ed Andersen
Co-0wner
Ed Andersen was born November 30 1960 in Victoria British Columbia. Shortly there after Ed and his family would pick up and move to Calgary Alberta.
As a child Ed was involved in many sports such marital arts where he would achieve 1st degree black belt in Judo and also a 5th degree black belt in Karate. He was also involved in amateur wrestling and hockey where he would also achieve awards and success.
Ed started his wrestling training in 1977-78 with Stampede Wrestling where he was trained by Keith Hart and Don McCullough who recently passed away at the age of 66. Ed continued his wrestling journey in 1979 in the USA and Mexico with such promotions as AWA, NAWA and ACW.
Ed is now the co-founder and CFO for Alberta Wrestling Academy and Director of Business Development with his business partner Otto Gentile who met in 2019 connecting through. Ed cousin Rhonda Singh who wrestled for Otto's Can Am Promotion in the late 90's before Rhonda's passing July 27 2001.
Throughout Ed's life he had an opportunity to work in Vancouver with Stunt Canada, and was able to take part in a World Record Attempt in 1980 in High River Alberta with the Tunnel of Fire
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RYAN HANSON
Owner- Hard Wired Wellness
Prescript Level 1 Certified strength/Conditioning Coach
- Wellness and Personal Development
Born and raised in Calgary Alberta I grew up on the ice until I was 12, once I stopped playing hockey my interests jumped between art and cars.
I then became a carpenter all over western Canada.
I have now found my way to Alberta Wrestling Academy because strength and wellness has become my obsession. I have gained a wealth of knowledge through my own journey of sports, injury recovery, anxiety, beating obesity and other amazing learning experiences that has built me a path to weight training and nutrition.
My journey began in 2010, in 2018 after suffering 2 panic attacks I knew I was not in the right frame of mind, but knew it was not physical. I began a deep dive into finding myself and becoming who I truly wanted to be.
I have now nailed down strength training everyday for 10 years. I have done this by adding daily meditation and learning practices through pod casts, videos, webinars and expanding my knowledge through books on philosophy, nutrition, habits and personal growth. I have also studied, books on neuroplasticity, brain training, business, parenting, breathing, psychology and more.
I have completed my Pre-script Level 1 strength
Coach Certificate and with my previous knowledge will allow me the opportunity to lead students of all ages with a great life of amazing experiences.
My goal is to help guide the students to become the best version of themselves and reach their goals to be the best imaginable superstar.
I am excited to be a part of all the students journey into hardwiring their wellness into their lives.
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Steve Wilde
Steve Started out in the big world of Pro wrestling in 1989 breaking in with small promotions around Western Canada. After his first pro match with Lethal Larry Cameron ( Stampede Wrestling ), he made his way out to WFWA Winnipeg for a 3 year stint capturing tittle after title fighting people like Chi Chi Cruz, Buffalo Bill Cody, Bob Brown, the Canadian Giant and all types of big names. Steve then made his way back to Calgary and worked for the local promoters wrestling named wrestlers from Japan and all over the world. In 1992 Steve was contracted by a large wrestling promotion in California and wrestled there were he became the Trans American Champion while wrestling in the U.S. and all over Canada, Japan, Korea and Europe. In 1996 Steve did a brief but very uplifting stint with the WWF in Canada gaining recognition from fans and promoters all over North America.
After a brief retirement from the ring and regaining my health I felt it was time to return to the business after releasing 188lbs since 2018 to today, I share that part of my story to help folks look for healthy nutrition alternatives. All folks are different and everyone’s results are different based on your lifestyle goals.
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Jordon Gaede
September 18 1997
Jordan Gaede started wrestling at a relatively young age, following wrestling throughout junior and senior high school after competing in city championships and placing on a provincial level. Jordan then went on to follow his dreams and continue his training in Montreal.
Upon his return home Jordan focused on developing his skills as a coach, personal trainer and volunteering his time at his old high school.
Jordan has almost 20 years of wrestling and coaching experience under his belt. Jordan states wrestling has become more of a passion than a hobby and would like to extend his appreciation to the Alberta Wrestling Academy for the opportunity to share his passion with the new superstars of tomorrow.
