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Greco-Roman Wrestling —

Greece / FranceEuropeGrapplingEuropean

Olympic wrestling without leg attacks.

Key characteristics

  • Upper-body throws

Forms & curriculum

  • Varies by school.

What training looks like

Training revolves around falling safely (breakfalls), grips, balance-breaking, throws, pins and controlled submissions. Cooperative drilling builds toward live resistance practice.

Questions to ask a school

  • How are new students taught to fall?
  • Is live rolling or randori optional at first?
  • What is the coach's lineage or rank?
  • What are the mat-hygiene rules?
Photo: Airman 1st Class Daniel Decook, USAF · Public domain · source

Quick facts

OriginGreece / France
Era / founder1800s France; Olympic 1896
FamilyEuropean
TypeGrappling

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