TRAIN TO BE A PROFESSIONAL WRESTLER

TRAIN WITH US TO
✅ Learn the look and style that WWE, AEW, Impact, and NWA look for in a future star.
✅ Increase your chances of having major companies look at you.
✅ Get better bookings on the independent scene--make more money, better spot on the card
✅ Work in a safe way that impresses the crowd but can help avoid injuries and unnecessary strain. Extend your career.

Head Coach, Dr. Tom Prichard
⭐ Was the first head coach for WWE Developmental
⭐Trained the Rock, Edge, Natalya, The Bellas, Kurt Angle, Mark Henry, Bray Wyatt, Roman Reigns, and Dozens More!
⭐Has trained more globally recognized World Champions than any other trainer in wrestling history.
​⭐Seamlessly works with total beginners and with active workers that want to go higher.
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This landing page is designed to give a quick snap shot of the JPWA. Class prices, times, schedules, testimonials, and more are broken down in greater detail at jpwrestlingacademy.com

THE FOUNDERS/TRAINERS

• The school was founded by the WWE's Glenn "Kane" Jacobs and legendary trainer Dr. Tom Prichard.
• Glenn Jacobs has held the record for most matches wrestled in the WWE as well as being a Hall of Famer!
• Former WWE World Tag Team Champion, Dr. Tom Prichard, was responsible for helping to create the WWE Developmental system (As recently featured on the WWE Network) and he has trained dozens of WWE Superstars including Bray Wyatt, The Rock, Kurt Angle, Edge, Natalya, Kofi Kingston, Mark Henry, The Bella Twins, and more!  Dr. Tom is highly endorsed and recommended by his former students! 

THE SCHOOL

• The price is $3,500 for 10-12 weeks, 5 days a week. PAYMENT PLANS ARE AVAILABLE and discounts are also available for one-time full payments. More details at jpwrestlingacademy.com
• You will be trained in in-ring conditioning, match psychology, promos, and character development.
• We strive to get our students booked in regional promotions as soon as possible depending on how the student is progressing.
• LaFollette is just a short drive to Knoxville.  Knoxville is a beautiful college town with food, fun, nightlife, hiking, culture, and entertainment. You can make a memory here.
• Knoxville has a booming economy if you want to work part time while you train.
• We have affordable airports and bus stations. Getting here is easy.

THE EXPERIENCE
We believe there is nothing like chasing your dreams and seeing what you're made of.  The only way to have a chance is to take a chance.  People pursue wrestling training for many reasons.  Some want to be stars.  Some want to have fun with it and make a little money.  Some want to push themselves and do something that challenges them.  Whatever your reason the JPWA is a perfect fit.

OUR GRADUATES
We have had graduates appear on WWE, AEW, NWA as well as many popular regional companies.  We have had graduates signed by the WWE and NWA and JPWA Students typically will be booked as main eventers or champions in any regional promotions they work.

HOW DO I SEE ABOUT GETTING STARTED?
We are accepting applications NOW for the next session. If you believe you want to learn more then check us out at jpwrestlingacademy.com and if you believe you want to be considered for the April class then apply as soon as possible because classes have size limits.

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NEXT UPCOMING CLASS
Starts in February!

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Still want to learn more? Check out our full website at jpwrestlingacademy.com

There are many great professional wrestling schools in business today!  Nightmare Factory , Flatbacks , Monster Factory , Wild Samoans , Rhodes Wrestling Academy , Storm Wrestling Academy , and many others!  We believe when you look at the cost of the JPWA, the head trainer, how many of our students appear on WWE, NXT, NWA, and AEW you'll see that our competitive advantage speaks for itself!