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About RDW
Real Deal Wrestling is the official brand of wrestler, Real Woods.
"Wrestling is a tool worthy of a lifetime commitment as its lessons are homogenous to those in becoming a well-rounded, successful individual. I strive to inspire wrestlers of all ages to develop the 1% mindset, a message that has transformed my ability to succeed during the most enduring moments in life." - Real Woods
"BE THE 1%"
Our motto aims to motivate wrestlers of all ages to be the one percent:
Of the 247,441 high school wrestlers, only 2,500 (~1%) become varsity starters in the NCAA.
Of the 247,441 high school wrestlers, only 2,400 (~1%) are represented by an NCAA Division I school.
Of the 2,400 wrestlers represented in the NCAA Division I, only 20 (~1%) will be finalists.
*statistics approximated from NCAA estimations
Beyond statistics, the #ONEPERCENT mindset represents the aptitude to set yourself apart from the 99% of people who don't do everything it takes to achieve their dreams. It is the ability to confidently work towards your aspirations, knowing that you will succeed, and the courage to persevere through hardships and enjoy the jubilation along the way.
About Real Woods
Real Woods is an aspiring Medical student and 2028 Olympian. He is currently a member of the Cliff Keen Wrestling Club.
Hometown:
Albuquerque, NM
Chicago, IL
Accolades:
Career
• NCAA Runner-Up
• Four-time All-American
• Two-time Pac-12 Champion
• Big 10 Champion
• Two-time NWCA Scholar All-American
2022-23 (at Iowa)
• Finalist at 141 pounds finishing 2nd
• Was the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Championships
• Big 10 Champion
• Named Mike Howard Most Valuable Wrestler
• Soldier Salute champion
2021-22 (at Stanford)
• NCAA All-American
• Advanced to the semifinals at 141 pounds before finishing sixth overall
• Was the No. 4 seed in the NCAA Championships
• Pac-12 Champion
• Finished 17-4 overall with eight wins against ranked opponents… had a 12-match winning streak during the regular season
• Had seven major decisions, two technical falls and one pin
• Southern Scuffle champion
2020-21 (at Stanford)
• NCAA Qualifier
• NWCA Scholar All-American
• 6-3 overall at 141 pounds
• Received an at-large berth into the NCAA Championships in St. Louis, Mo.
• Reached the quarterfinals at the national tournament as the No. 21 seed, finishing 2-2
• Posted a 6-3 decision over No. 12 seed Grant Willits of Oregon State in the first round
• Earned a 3-1 sudden victory decision over No. 5 seed Dom Demas (Oklahoma) in the second round
• Runner-up at the Pac-12 Championships (Feb. 28) in Corvallis, Ore.
2019-20 (at Stanford)
• NWCA First Team All-American (2020)
• Pac-12 champion at 141 pounds
• Just the sixth Stanford freshman to win a conference title in program history
• Finalist for FloWrestling Freshman of the Year and Amateur Wrestling News Rookie of the Year
• TOM DI All-Freshman First Team
• Pac-12 Wrestler of the Week (Jan. 8)
• NWCA Scholar All-American
• 19-1 overall and 9-1 in duals at 141 pounds
• Registered 14 wins by bonus points
• Ended the season on a 15-match winning streak – matching the 12th longest winning streak in school history
• Only loss came on the road at No. 3 Ohio State (Nov. 10) in his first career dual meet against No. 1 Luke Pletcher in sudden victory
• NCAA Qualifier
• Awarded the No. 3 seed for the NCAA Championships
• Listed as No. 10 in the country on the NCAA’s Most Dominant Wrestler list (all weights)
• No. 1 rated freshman at 141 pounds by Amateur Wrestling News
• Won the Battle at The Citadel (Nov. 3)
• Southern Scuffle champion (Jan. 1-2)
• Helped lead the Cardinal to its highest finish ever in Chattanooga (3rd)
• Pac-12 Champions
2018-19 (at Stanford)
• Redshirted
• 22-1 wrestling unattached at 141 pounds
• Registered 13 technical falls
• Knocked off two ranked opponents
• Won the Princeton Open (Nov. 4), California Collegiate Open (Jan. 26), Rocky Mountain Collegiate Open (Feb. 10) and National Collegiate Open (March 2)
• Runner-up at the Southern Scuffle (Jan 1-2)
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