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IWF WRESTLING SCHOOL "Don't Dream Your Life, LIVE Your Dream!"
32 Willow Way, Woodland Park, NJ (formerly West Paterson)
#1 Wrestling School in the Northeast.  Training in a Friendly & Safe Environment since 1999.
IWF Pro Wrestling School IWF Media Appearances Kevin Knight - Darren Young
  

   

JBL John Brawshaw Layfield IWF Seminar
"Kevin Knight does a great job of training future stars of sports-entertainment.  To make it in professional wrestling today is tough because there are no more minor leagues...this is why what Kevin does is the future of the sport.  Kevin has the best facility and methods for training I have seen...I wish I had this when I started." - Former WWE Champion John Bradshaw Layfield
  
WWE Hall of Famer Tito Santana WWE Hall of Famer Tito Santana WWE Hall of Famer Tito Santana
“If you want the best school to become a professional wrestler, it’s all about the IWF. From learning how to wrestle, from learning how to do interviews. There have been many wrestlers who have had the door opened for them in the WWE, why, because they know what they are doing in the IWF. They give you the time and the training that you need. The number 1 school is the IWF, and I am a part of the IWF. I guarantee you, the students do learn.” - WWE Hall of Famer Tito Santana
  
Honky Tonk Man Honky Tonk Man Honky Tonk Man
"As IWF School enters its 10th year, they continue to provide top-notch training necessary to become a successful professional wrestler.  Desire comes from the heart and Kevin Knight is passionate about making sure these students are aware of the dedication you must possess…both mentally and physically…to work hard every day to improve in the ring as a performer." - WWE Legend Honky Tonk Man
  
Dr. Tom Prichard Dr. Tom Prichard Dr. Tom Prichard Kevin Knight / Tom Prichard
"IWF impresses me in many ways.  Kevin Knight and everyone involved are constantly looking for ways to improve and help their students be the best.  I enjoy doing clinics at IWF because I know the students are hungry and looking to better themselves.  Kevin has taught these students the respect for the business and this is why I would recommend his people for extras and training partners for WWE Superstars." - WWE Trainer Dr. Tom Prichard
  
Jim Powers  Kevin Knight / Pix 11 / Jim Powers
"I've traveled all over the world countless times.  I've been in every gymnasium and wrestling school...I've been everywhere.  But now, I find the IWF and their training facility.  Bar none, this is the finest training facility and wrestling camp that I have ever come across.  I have attached myself to the Independent Wrestling Federation, to this facility, and to Kevin Knight, and I will make sure that we produce nothing but champions!" - WWE Legend Young Stallion Jim Powers
  
Bushwhacker Luke Bushwhacker Luke Bushwhacker Luke Bushwhacker Luke
"Just wrestled Friday (April 23) and Saturday (April 24) for IWF in West Paterson, NJ, with old ring rival, now amigo, Dr. Tom Prichard, and had a great time. Anyone interested in becoming a wrestler in the area, this is the company. They have a great training facility and Dr. Tom Prichard, WWE head trainer at FCW in Tampa, frequents the school and does clinics.  Check it out mates!  The greatest training camp in the world." - WWE Legend Bushwhacker Luke  

  
About IWF School: Aspiring wrestlers ready to rumble into sports-entertainment and be the next Raw, SmackDown or TNA superstar can fulfill their dream.  IWF School, in our 12th year, offers first-rate instruction in a friendly and safe training environment.  Established in 1999, we train hundreds of wrestlers and managers from 20 states and nine countries that perform in bouts world-wide, including WWE and TNA.
  
Students from 20 states include Alabama, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia.  Students from nine countries include Canada, England, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Nigeria, Puerto Rico and USA.
  
Darren Young signed with WWE in 2009.  Fady The Bull signed with WWE in 2010.  Robbie E signed with TNA in 2010.  Rich Ross leads management team at USA Network supervising WWE programming since 2008.  WWE Superstar Vladimir Kozlov trained at IWF in 2002.  Former WWE Diva Dawn Marie trained at IWF and had her first-ever match with us in 2001.  24 home-grown talents worked with WWE.
  
IWF graduates wrestled on Raw, SmackDown, NXT, Heat, Velocity, and appeared in Survivor Series 2003 commercial, Raw 2004 commercial, Undertaker druids WrestleMania XX, Kurt Angle's cops, and security guards.  Former Tag Team Champion Marc Verow works for UFC Event Staff.  Damian Adams and Josh Daniels also wrestled for TNA.  Wrestlers excel in our program, receive WWE and TNA contracts, and circle the globe as a result of our top-notch training regimen.
 
Head trainer Kevin Knight, a 15-year pro, worked for major companies including WWE and NWA.  Since 1996, he wrestled countless Legends and Hall of Famers. 
Kevin has 16+ years experience in all aspects of entertainment (including radio, television, sports broadcasting, acting, photography and marketing).  In 2006, he starred in Burger King TV commercial.  He combines his knowledge into formulating a successful strategy for students to succeed.
  
IWF hosts Clinics with stars and legends.  WWE Legend John Bradshaw Layfield, Hall of Famer Tito Santana, Intercontinental Champion Honky Tonk Man, WWE trainer Dr. Tom Prichard, WWE Legend Young Stallion Jim Powers, Hall of Famer Ricky Steamboat, UFC Champion Ken Shamrock, Stevie Richards, Nunzio, diva Dawn Marie and WWE star Tom Brandi (Sal Sincere) hosted clinics.
  
IWF graduates network within the entertainment business appearing in TV shows and commercials.  Former IWF referee Kev Kage stars as Rangers hockey mascot “Bobby Granger” on MSG Network.  Travis Blake and Aaron Stride appeared on Nickelodeon’s WACK Wrestling and Danny Phantom Ultimate Enemy.

We offer wrestler, referee, manager, diva training.  Classes cover basic holds, high-flying maneuvers, character development and interview skills, with tape studies of your matches to evaluate progress so you reach maximum potential.  We assist you in making connections.  IWF hosts Live Events where trainees display their skills before live audiences.
  
School open to men and women ages 18 and up, course length 6 months, and qualified students can earn a spot on events after 3-4 months of consistent training.  Serious and dedicated individuals in good health welcome to enroll.  You need a Doctor’s Note stating you are in good physical & mental condition.  Training geared towards individuals with various goals...whether wrestling as a hobby, or tying to make it to the top.

For prospective students interested in visiting the school, attend a Live Event to see the facility, and watch our graduates in action.  New students can enroll immediately and begin training the first week of every month.  Register now on Enrollment Page, or to register in-person Email us to make an appointment.
  
Don't hesitate, join today.  To receive a free brochure, Email us with your name, address, phone number, age, physical stats and sports background.  For boys and girls ages 13 to 17, we host Youth Clinics in the Summer and Winter.  For boys and girls ages 16 & 17, you may qualify for regular program if you play HS football or wrestling, and participated in previous Youth Clinics.
  
WEEKLY CLASS SCHEDULE: (No Class Holidays & Live Event Weekends)
  
Sat  12:00 to 3:00 pm (doors 11:30 am, stretch 11:45 am)
Sun 12:00 to 3:00 pm (doors 11:30 am, stretch 11:45 am)
Tue 7:00 to 10:00 pm (doors 5:45 pm, stretch 6:45 pm)
Thu 7:00 to 10:00 pm (doors 5:45 pm, stretch 6:45 pm)
   
* NO guests or visitors allowed during classes.
* For Tuition Rates, or to Register now, visit the Enrollment Page.
* Sessions divided into Beginner Class & Advanced Class.

 
IWF Wrestler Stage
IWF School is recognized as the premiere training facility in the Northeast by countless media outlets.
The following TV Networks, Radio Stations, Newspapers & Magazines profiled IWF:

* CBS-TV Channel 2 News at 5
* Fox 5 Good Day New York
* ABC-TV Channel 7 Eyewitness News
* WOR-TV UPN 9 News at 10
* CW11 WPIX-TV Morning News
* News 12 New Jersey Morning Live
* NBC Telemundo 47
* NBC Telemundo International
* WMBC-TV 63 Nightly News
* Nickelodeon Danny Phantom Ultimate Enemy Face-Off
* Nickelodeon W.A.C.K. Wrestling
* TLC A Makeover Story
* EXTRA Syndicated Entertainment Show
* Cablevision Metro Channel Sports Section
* WOR-AM Radio 710 Rambling with Gambling
* WMSU-FM Radio Montclair State University
* WPSC-FM Radio William Paterson University
* WTSR-FM Radio College of New Jersey
* WMCX-FM Radio Monmouth University
* Star-Ledger Newspaper
* The Record Newspaper
* Herald News Newspaper
* New York Times Newspaper
* Home News & Tribune Newspaper
* Asbury Park Press Newspaper
* Teen People Magazine
* MAD Magazine
* Pro Wrestling Illustrated Magazine
* Inside Wrestling Magazine
* The Wrestler Magazine
* Wrestling Superstars Magazine
* New Wave Wrestling Magazine
* Wrestling World Magazine
* Total Wrestling Magazine
* Wrestling Digest Magazine
  

    

WWE's Stevie Richards hosts Clinic @ IWF Wrestling School (December 2003) 
  

Former UFC & WWE Champion Ken Shamrock hosts Lion's Den Clinic @ IWF Wrestling School (April 2002)

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Kevin Knight & former WWE Diva Dawn Marie during her first-ever match
after training @ IWF Wrestling School (Feb 2001) Courtesy: Star-Ledger

Stevie Richards / Kevin Knight
WWE/ECW Superstar Stevie Richards & Kevin Knight
host Clinic @ IWF Wrestling School (December 2003)
Ricky Steamboat @ IWF School

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Clinic with WWE Hall of Famer Ricky 'The Dragon' Steamboat @ IWF Wrestling School (April 2004)
  
 
WWE's Nunzio hosts Clinic @ IWF Wrestling School (March 2005)

Clinic with Legend Ricky 'The Dragon' Steamboat (April 2004)

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UK wrestlers Jordan Wright (left) & Jed Masters (right) traveled from England in 2006 to join Kevin Knight for 2 weeks of training at the prestigious IWF Wrestling School.