Aaron Pico
Aaron Pico in 2014
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| Full name | Aaron Pico | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | American | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Born |
September 23, 1996 Whittier, California, United States |
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| Residence | Whittier, California | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 145 lb (65 kg) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | United States | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Wrestling | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | Freestyle | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Coached by | Valentin Kalika, Sazhid Sazhidov (formally) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Aaron Pico | |
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| Born |
September 26, 1996 Whittier, California, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st) |
| Division | Featherweight |
| Style | Wrestling |
| Fighting out of | Whittier, California, United States |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Aaron Pico (born September 23, 1996) is an American freestyle wrestler. Pico was born in Whittier California to Gina and Anthony Pico.
Aaron Pico is a 7th generationCalifornio. Pico is the direct descendant of Pío de Jesus Pico, who was the last Mexican Governor of California under the Providence of Mexico.
Pico won the 2013 FILA Cadet National Championship at 63 kg and Outstanding Wrestler Award earning him a spot on the U.S. Cadet World Team. As a USA representative in Zrenjanin, Serbia, Pico was the only gold for Team USA at the World Cadet Championships. Aaron Pico defeated Japan’s Fujinami 8-6 in the Gold medal match.
Pico was quoted. “I’m so happy to be here, as World Cadet Champion, and proud to have been representing my country.” Aaron gave praise to the many community supporters for his professional development including his parents, family and friends as well as his valuable coach which has made all the difference".
In November 2013 as high school sophomore made his senior level debut in a U.S.A vs Russia dual in Clifton Park, NY. Aaron faced Alibeggadzhi Emeev of Russia winning by decision 8-0.
In early November 2014 defeated former 2013 Senior World Champion, David Safaryan of Armenia at the 40th Annual Henri Deglane 40th in Nice, France which is considered his biggest accomplishment to date.
Aaron first began pursuing the sport of Wrestling at the age of 4, and later began his formal freestyle wrestling training under the exclusive coaching of Valentin Kalika at the age of 13.
In 2013, as a Freshman at St. John Bosco High School Pico wrestled at 132 lb in high school and was ranked number 1 high school in the United States at this weight category. Also as a Freshman in high school Pico was named the pound for pound top wrestler in America by the National High School Coaches Association. Pico finished his high school career 42-0 finishing with a State Championship at the CIF State Championship Wrestling Tournament with a major decision over Paul Fox of Gilroy High School.
E.J. “Doc” Kreis is co-author of the ISSA's Strength and Conditioning Certification course.
In 2001, Doc Kreis was named one of ten Master Strength and Conditioning Coaches by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association—the highest honor for a strength and conditioning coach. Doc Kreis was also named National Collegiate Strength Coach of the Year in both 1991–92 and 1994–95, and was the recipient of the 1995 Stan Jones Award. On June 1, 2003, Doc Kreis was inducted into the USA Strength and Conditioning Coaches Hall of Fame.
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