Character Traits

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame showcases six “Character Traits” that wrestling builds in its participants: Commitment, Discipline, Honor, Perseverance, Responsibility and Sacrifice.

CLICK HERE to watch the video for Commitment, epitomized by Oklahoma State Wrestling and its record number of NCAA team and individual titles. Thank You to the Friends of Oklahoma State Wrestling for sponsoring the video.

CLICK HERE to watch the video for Discipline, vital to mastering the highest levels of training and performance, and personified by Lee Kemp, a Distinguished Member of the Hall of Fame who won multiple NCAA, World, and Pan American titles. Thank You to John Bardis, honored by the Hall of Fame as an Outstanding American, for sponsoring the video.

CLICK HERE to watch the video for Honor, which is earned on the merits of honesty, fairness, and integrity. Thank You to the Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame for sponsoring the video.

CLICK HERE to watch the video for Perseverance, defined as doing something despite difficulty, and demonstrated by Terry McCann, a Distinguished Member of the Hall of Fame who was a two-time NCAA champion and an Olympic gold medalist. Thank You to the family and friends of Terry McCann for sponsoring the video.

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