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Bear Cave Wrestling Academy
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Bear Cave Wrestling Academy

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About

Bear Cave Wrestling Academy in Denver, Colorado offers training in MMA and wrestling with a coaching staff that includes multiple All-Americans, state champions, and world champions. Head Coach Ben VomBaur leads a team of experienced instructors who focus on building both technical skills and character development. The academy provides structured training for all levels, from youth beginners to elite competitors, with a system that emphasizes fundamentals, advanced techniques, and conditioning.

reviewsWhat Members Say

Members consistently praise the exceptional coaching staff, particularly highlighting Ben VomBaur's dedication to students' personal growth alongside wrestling development. Reviewers emphasize the high-quality technical training that produces elite-level wrestlers while fostering confidence and character in young athletes. Parents appreciate the supportive community where children build lifelong friendships and look forward to training sessions. Specific coaches mentioned by name include Ben VomBaur, Jace, and Will, with no negative feedback expressed in the reviews.

rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)

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Zach Roth

8 months ago

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The Bear Cave has been incredible for my seven year old son. All of the coaches have been fantastic, especially Jace and Will. He started with no experience and has grown by leaps and bounds, not only with his wrestling skill but confidence. They have their system dialed in.

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Brittan Vitosh

2 years ago

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This nationally recognized wrestling program came highly recommended to us, and did not disappoint! Coach Ben and his team have a great coaching style that has been so beneficial for our daughter. He has laid a great technical foundation and love of the sport that continues to grow! Go Bear Cave!

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2 years ago

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Love Bear Cave! Ben is an excellent coach. He’s kind and respectful but also motivates the kids to work hard and reach their full potential. He makes class fun while teaching the fundamentals and advanced techniques. He has a great rapport with parents and his fellow coaches. Absolutely recommend Bear Cave!

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Katie Long

2 years ago

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My boys have been with Bear Cave for the past 5 years and their success can be greatly attributed to Ben V. He has brought them to the next level. He has taught them lessons on and off the mat that will last them for a life time. The coaching instruction is top notch and they have some of the best training partners in the state. We are very grateful to have found this club.

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Jeremy Carter

2 years ago

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There is so much that could be Said about Bear Cave Wrestling Academy, but I think the important things are these: 1.COACHING QUALITY - Ben Vombaur is TRULY dedicated to the kids he trains. He cares about them, and he invests in their life. It is important, ESPECIALLY for young men, to have men come along side and speak truth and encouragement to them, and I am thankful he is doing that for my boys. It isn't just Ben though, there is a core of caring coaches that invest daily in the kids, and that investment pays dividends in the young people walking out of the room's doors into the world. 2. WRESTLING QUALITY - The quality of the wrestling training is second to none. It is very clear when you are in this room that the PURPOSE is to get better, to wrestle at an elite level. From the drilling to the conditioning to the live go's, Bear Cave Wrestling is focused on continual improvement...something I wish we could bring to society as a whole. This room can point to successful wrestlers at every collegiate, national and even international level that came from it's mat...and many of them CHOOSE to come back because of the quality of training they get/got here. 3. QUALITY OF COMMUNITY - The kids in this room become friends. My 14 year old son has made some of his best friends in this room. My 11 year old son looks forward to seeing his buddies four days a week, and while I am sure he should wrestle more and talk less, it is a place where he can get better amongst people he knows and enjoys. They are young men, working to get better at the hardest sport in the world, and it is forging lifelong friendships. At the end of the day, there are a lot of options when it comes to youth sports. Where I am trying to bring up young men of Character, that understand working beyond their limits, and that understand that hard work IS its own reward, I cannot think of anywhere else in Northern Colorado that I would plant our boys. I can do NOTHING but encourage you to start TODAY at Bear Cave Wrestling Academy.

Contact

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10110 CO-257 Spur, Greeley, CO 80634, USA

scheduleHours

Monday: 4:15 – 8:30 PM

Tuesday: 4:15 – 8:30 PM

Wednesday: 4:15 – 8:30 PM

Thursday: 4:15 – 8:30 PM

Friday: Closed

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

groupCoaches & Instructors

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Ben VomBaur

Head Coach

2X D1 All-American, 3X Masters World Champion

Founded Bear Cave in 2011. Undefeated high school career. Has successfully coached at youth, high school, and college levels.

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Isaiah Salazar

Assistant Coach

Big 10 Champion, D1 All-American

D1 All-American for the University of Minnesota. 4x High School State Champion.

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Kolten Strait

Assistant Coach

4X State Place Winner, Warrior Classic Champion

Attended Colorado Mesa. 2021 Rocky Mountain High School graduate.

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Drake VomBaur

Part Time Coach

2x State Champion, University of Minnesota Commit

Born & Raised Bear Cave wrestler.

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Will VomBaur

Youth Director

3X High School State Champion

Wrestled for the U.S. Air Force Academy. Grew up in the Bear Cave system. Has coached many wrestlers to state championships.