Mat Return Wrestling

Whitehall Township, 3678 Crescent Ct E, Whitehall Township, PA 18052 | ★ 5 (14 Review)

📞 +1 484-273-2783

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The Lehigh Valley's Adult Wrestling Club | Mat Return is for beginners, former all-stars and everyone in-between!

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John Lutte

★ 5

I joined Mat Return 2 years ago at age 57.5 years. It had been 43 years since I was last on a wrestling mat. I had my right hip replaced in 2014 and have had no problems with my hip on the mat. I had my left hip replaced this week (July 2025) and I am looking forward to returning to the mat once I am cleared. All the men and women who train at Mat Return are very friendly and helpful. Everyone supports every other person in their quest to be successful. Practices are comprised of technique review and practice and then live wrestling. There are also opportunities to enter into tournaments. So, if you are an old guy like me, and you miss the sport or want to try the sport, come on over it's a good time. If you're younger and miss high school and/or college wrestling don't wait 43 years to get back on the mat.

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AJ Curcio

★ 5

Can't say enough good things about this, amazing environment, coaching, and atmosphere. Feels so good to get back on the mats. Whether you're new or seasoned, this is a great place to get back on the mats and in shape. Can honestly say I have never had better coaching

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Nathan “NattyB” Bryant

★ 5

What a great opportunity John has presented to both new and old wrestlers alike. Coaching is clearly a passion of his and his goal is to better everyone in the room. Clean facility and very well organized! Looking forward to the next meeting

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Belal Hakimi

★ 5

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Cody cruts

★ 5

Awesome people who love the sport with amazing coaches

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John M

★ 5

This is a great group to join. Lots of different experience levels in the same room. Guys that haven’t wrestled in over 20-30 years to guys who just finished a couple years ago. Very supportive group as a whole. John does a good job teaching technique and then allowing you to apply it in open wrestling time. He also brings in former Olympic champs and NCAA and world champs for special training classes. This is a wonderful thing to have in the LV

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Zachary Sahuque

★ 5

I absolutely love this place. I hope that more places like this open over the years to come. My most successful YouTube video was filmed here. Incredibly knowledgeable staff!

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Amanda Peterson

★ 5

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Johnny Lira

★ 5

This is exactly what I was looking for. I learned so much about freestyle and greco-roman wrestling techniques. The schedule online is consistant so you'll have a general idea what will be covered. There is a fair amount of people to work with each class. You'll always find a partner. Great classes. Great Coaching. The hour and change I travel from and to the location is worth it!🤼‍♂️
Update (6/2023): after attending classes for a few weeks.....Its still awesome. 💪

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M J

★ 5

Heard about this place through a friend. Had been itching for a long time to get back into wrestling as an adult. Wanted it to be a good mix of competitive and casual where you want to get better and compete but also want to have fun too. This place is the perfect mix of just that. John does an amazing job teaching all different moves and scenarios to both the advanced and beginner level. Very well structured. You really get to break a nice sweat too. It’s a great workout and a fun time. If your looking to get back into wrestling or even if you’re looking to just get into wrestling all together, this is the place to start. They also have clinics where they bring in very well known collegiate level wrestlers as well. A great time and a great guy who runs it. Couldn’t ask for anything better.

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P Profy

★ 5

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Artem Imnadze

★ 5

Training at Mat Return has been an amazing experience. As a high school wrestler that didn't end up wrestling in college I felt that I had prematurely given the sport up. Finding a club where I could return to wrestling with other driven adults has made a huge impact on my fitness, mood and has enhanced my stand up skills for BJJ. The facility is great, the culture is friendly and welcoming and the coaching is top tier. I would highly recommend Mat Return to any adult looking to get back into wrestling or learn the skill to enhance their BJJ or fitness.

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Luis Vasquez III

★ 5

Healthy educational environment with great coaches and good teammates. Retired wrestlers, new comers, as well as collegiate athletes train here so you’re guaranteed rolls of all caliber.

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Daniel Qui

★ 5

First time learning how to wrestle 🤼‍♂️. Talented wrestlers and a great learning environment.

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