About Coach Astermir Shomakhov

Welcome to Mountain Freestyle Wrestling Club, where Olympic-level expertise meets passionate youth development. Our program is led by Coach Astermir Shomakhov, Athlete of Mukhamad Ashnokhov a European freestyle wrestling champion and multiple-time USSR medalist in both freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling. His coaching pedigree is rooted in elite international competition and decades of high-level wrestling experience.

Coach Ashnokhov has trained and developed athletes at the highest level, including Olympic champion and 4-time world champion Bilal Makhov, as well as multiple-time world and European medalist Timur Bijoev. His background includes training at a prestigious Olympic academy alongside Olympic champions, world medalists, and European champions which gives coach Astemir direct access to world-class systems and proven methodologies.

The wrestling system originates from the legendary North Caucasus Mountains—a region globally recognized for producing some of the strongest freestyle wrestlers on the planet. This mountain-forged tradition has shaped his specialized training approach, combining technical precision, physical dominance, and elite competitive strategy.

At Mountain Freestyle Wrestling Club, Coach Astemir brings this authentic system directly to young athletes. Our focus goes beyond technique—we build discipline, character, and mental toughness through structured, high-level training that reflects true international standards.

This is not a conventional youth program. It is a direct connection to Olympic-level wrestling heritage, designed to develop the next generation of champions.