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About MWA

Discipline. Skill. Character. Built in Iowa.

Our Story

More than a wrestling club

Founded by head coach TJ Moen in 2019, Moen Wrestling Academy was built on a simple belief: wrestling is one of the best teachers of the traits that matter in life — discipline, grit, accountability, and resilience.

MWA is open to any athlete who wants to get better. We've had kids start with zero experience and go on to achieve at the highest levels. Our athletes are expected to work hard, focus, and dedicate themselves to the sport — because we hold them to a higher standard.

By the Numbers
1000+
Wrestlers Trained
43
State Champions
61
All-Americans
21
College Commits
What We Stand For

Our values

Value 01

Discipline

Show up, work hard, and do the little things right — every single practice.

Value 02

Resilience

Wrestling teaches you to lose, learn, and come back stronger. That's the point.

Value 03

Leadership

Athletes learn to lead themselves first, then lift up everyone around them.

  • 01

    Technique First

    World-class positions and finishes taught in a progression athletes can actually retain.

  • 02

    Live Reps

    Dedicated live wrestling builds the toughness and instincts that win close matches.

  • 03

    Individual Growth

    We meet athletes where they are and build a plan to their next level.

Our Approach

Development that sticks

Great wrestlers aren't born — they're built through thousands of quality reps in the right environment. Our practices balance technical instruction, conditioning, and live wrestling so athletes improve fast and compete with confidence.

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