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Q: What is The Wrestle Factory?
A: The Wrestle Factory is a pro-wrestling school
that trains men and women for roles as professional wrestlers, announcers,
referees, managers, valets and more.
Q: What does the name "Chikara" mean?
A: Chikara is the Japanese word for strength and
power.
Q: Who runs The Wrestle Factory?
A: The school is run by "Lightning" Mike
Quackenbush and Claudio Castagnoli, longtime veterans of the independent
circuit.
Q: How much is the tuition?
A: Wrestler training costs $3000, but a discounted
rate of $2500 is offered for students who pay in advance in one lump
sum. Payment plans are offered for periods as long as six months. A discounted rate applies to wrestlers that have previous training elsewhere.
Q: Where is the school located?
A: The school is currently running at the New
Alhambra (formerly the ECW Arena) which is located in
the heart of South Philly at the corner of Swanson & Ritner
streets. The precise address is: 7 Ritner Street | Philadelphia,
PA 19148
Q: What makes The Wrestle Factory different
from other wrestling schools in the area?
A: The Wrestle Factory is the only training
center in the United States currently teaching all styles of wrestling,
from lucha libre to European style and everything else. Each student
is also subject to continuous evaluation and re-evaluation by the
trainer, who maintains a hands-on philosophy at every stage of their
student's growth.
Q: How do I enroll at The Wrestle Factory?
A: You must pass a complete physical, which you
can have performed by your regular physician. The Wrestle
Factory requires written proof from your doctor that you are in good
health, and are capable of regular, rigorous exercise. After passing
your physical, contact Mike Quackenbush directly
to schedule a visitation to the school, and to complete other necessary
forms to enroll. Applicants with medical conditions that inhibit
their ability to exercise will be accepted on an individual case
basis. Please visit the front
page for more information.
Q: How long is the course?
A: Each student is different, and therefore, the
length of their training is different. Some students may move more
quickly than others, some will advance more slowly. The students
themselves determine the length of their training.
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