TheGenerealsDad Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Anyone else watch the Kolat video part 1 on Flowrestling and just come away thinking "I hope no kids or parents think that was a good idea." I know its not their job to spell it out for people, but what his dad was doing to him was horrible. Kolat says a couple times "that was the worst thing I could have done" by just writing down his goals as an 8 year old, but I am afraid people will skip by that and think that's how you make a champion. I see the comments on there saying how much it motivated people to go work out and think they are missing the point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabio Jr. Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Shawn Nelson > Kolat poppem215 and grecoref 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FASTMarine Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Like them or not Flo is doing a great job with these documentaries!!! The Humphery doc. was very good but the one on Kolat takes it to a new level. These documentaries are a must see for all aspiring wrestler. Wheather you agree with their tactics and techniques or not these are Americas best!!! If a wrestler is aspiring to reach the top of the wrestling world, they need to know what it takes to get there. These documentaries show what our greats had to do to reach the top!!! VERY INSPIRING... dad2cash 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLane Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 But then Flo hits you with "coming in December"....#Terry FASTMarine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbburn12 Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 While watching part 2 all I could think of was how I finally understood why the Olympic committee wanted to drop wrestling.The scoring and officiating was terrible. The scare from dropping the sport forced those in charge to finally get at least some of those problems addressed. TeamGarcia and FASTMarine 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGenerealsDad Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share Posted October 9, 2015 I wasn't saying I didn't like them. They are all very good and this one does go deeper than others. However, compare it to series they did on Reece. Reece's father was an Olympic coach but never pushed him into the sport and never even told Reece he wrestled until his son was in junior high. Then look at how Kolat was abused as a child by a father who never wrestled. Both wrestled for the US in the world championships. Was Kolat better - yes. Was it worth it - no. As a father it makes me sick to see how Kolat was treated in Episode 1, it was still a good show. My concern is that younger kids or some parents will watch it and miss the point. I see a FEW parents at most youth tournaments who I could envision taking the wrong thing away from it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2CJ41 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 I already purchased my cattle prod for this season! In all seriousness, would Kolat be where he was at that level without his dad? FASTMarine and Sig40 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FASTMarine Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 I have a Taser, will that work? Lol... In all seriousness I dont belive he whould have been made it as far as he did with out his father. Even though I dont agree with all of Mr. Kolat's training (abuse) techniques, Cary said his father always made him feel like he was unbeatable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGenerealsDad Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share Posted October 9, 2015 I don't know, I think he said he won the Jr. Olympics in his second year of wrestling. I think he might have been ok without the abuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanPride Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Tractor supply cattle prod 19.99. I just bought the 52in one. Perfect for half mats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maligned Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 I already purchased my cattle prod for this season! In all seriousness, would Kolat be where he was at that level without his dad? No...and that's often the question with greatness. So many tech geniuses or sports legends or musical legends reached their level of obsession in part because of being pushed obsessively--and/or were legendarily horrible family members or parents because of their obsessions. What we call "greatness" has often come at a very, very high price. It raises many ethical questions in some cases. For me, Kolat's situation will never, ever add up to being worth it. If you told me right now that one of my daughters WILL be the best in the world at wrestling or dance or a particular science--but that I will have to push her obsessively and abusively toward her goals for it to happen--I would say thanks, but no thanks, every time. There are so many more important, more lasting things in life. base 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabio Jr. Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 ^ words of a true loser! (SARCASM PEOPLE) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogoplata89 Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Kolat by far is Flo's best doc. I can't wait to see "Terry". FASTMarine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aoberlin Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 No...and that's often the question with greatness. So many tech geniuses or sports legends or musical legends reached their level of obsession in part because of being pushed obsessively--and/or were legendarily horrible family members or parents because of their obsessions. What we call "greatness" has often come at a very, very high price. It raises many ethical questions in some cases. For me, Kolat's situation will never, ever add up to being worth it. If you told me right now that one of my daughters WILL be the best in the world at wrestling or dance or a particular science--but that I will have to push her obsessively and abusively toward her goals for it to happen--I would say thanks, but no thanks, every time. There are so many more important, more lasting things in life. Yeah I can't get the documentary out of my mind. I agree with you. It was pretty obvious at the end that Kolat is scarred pretty hard. In the end just like any sport Wrestling should supplement your life, not be everything. grappleapple 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamGarcia Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Yes ! Best documentary of *in my opinion* a World Champion. Bar none the best documentary video on Flo. Can't wait for Terry Brands in December. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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