Competitive Team
Our primary morning training sessions. Live wrestling, technique, and conditioning.
Fundamentals Class
Evening sessions focusing purely on stance, motion, and basic technique.
Checklist for New Members
Register for Practices
Sign up for either the Competitive or Fundamentals class through the UCSD Recreation website (links above). This handles your liability waiver and facility access.
Connect with the Team
Join our GroupMe to get updates on practice changes, team dinners, and events.
Join GroupMeNCWA Dues (Competitors Only)
If you plan to compete in tournaments, speak to a club officer about paying your annual NCWA dues. This covers your insurance for off-campus competition.
Financial Breakdown
Rec Class Fee
Paid quarterly to UCSD Recreation
Competition Dues
Optional. Only for traveling team.
Common Questions
Can I join if I'm not a student?
Yes! The Recreation classes are open to all community members ages 16+. However, the NCWA competitive traveling team is strictly restricted to current UCSD students.
Do I need to compete to join?
No. Students and non-students alike are welcome to participate in practices purely for fitness, fun, or learning self-defense without ever stepping onto a competition mat.