3. A Brief History of Wrestling
Wrestling is one of the world's oldest
sports, but that's about as far as most people's
knowledge of the activity extends. If you take a
closer look at it, you'll find that wrestling has a
surprisingly diverse and fascinating history that
ranges from the cavemen to the Ancient Greeks.
4. Wrestling is a sparring sport in which both
competitors must wrestle each other to the
ground using grappling (hence the name). In
the most traditional variations of the sport,
the first person to submit is defeated, and
the one who ends up on top is the victor.
5. The Earliest Days
Wrestling is more than a sport; it is an instinct.
While this may sound preposterous, anthropologists have
noticed similar actions in our distant primate ancestors. In
fact, the behavior has been observed in some gorillas and
other primates which are still present today, leading to the
assertion that wrestling is written in our genes.
The idea is that wrestling was used as a display
of prowess similar to rams locking horns or other
competitive displays between male animals. As we
eventually grew to the point of civilization, wrestling
grew to adopt a less obvious meaning in the form of
simple competition for sport as opposed to being used
for reproduction
6. Wrestling in the Prehistoric Era
Over time, as wrestling became more of a
sport and less of an instinct, it began to draw
crowds, and we have proof of this in cave
paintings that date all the way back to 7000 BC.
Of course, at this point wrestling
competitions were still restricted to individuals in
the same tribe or local area and there was no
real equipment associated with the sport... no
mouth guards, no head gear, no wrestling
shoes!
7. Wrestling in Ancient Egypt
Further evidence of wrestling was found on tombs in
Egypt, showing the progression of the sport from something
spontaneous to a more codified activity.
8. Ancient Greek Wrestling
Perhaps the most well-known form of historical
wrestling, Ancient Greek wrestling was practiced in
some of the earliest Olympiads, with it being
confirmed as an event as far back as the eighteenth
one. With the advent of this form of wrestling, rules
were finally put in place in writing, giving the sport
its first written historical documents.
Ancient Greek wrestling wasn’t all that different
from modern iterations of the sport, with the
competitors being placed in a delineated area and
forced to grapple with each other. The first
contender to press their opponent’s back to the floor
is the winner in the type of wrestling.
9. Wrestling in the Middle Ages
During the Middle Ages (in the West, at least), as with many
other aspects of society, wrestling regressed, and it grew less
popular since the fall of the Roman Empire. The practice
mainly continued in Germanic states and other European
duchies and vassals, referred to as Ringen.
The Golden Age
From the end of the 1800s up until the beginning of the First
World War, wrestling saw a massive boom in popularity, and
this period is referred to as the golden age. Legends like
Martin “Farmer” Burns and William Muldoon came about in
this era, and they changed the sport forever.
10.
11. The Modern Era
Since the end of World War I, wrestling has maintained its
popularity steadily, having been split into the competition
and the entertainment form in the 1920s. The sport has
been practiced in modern Olympic games since 1904, and it
will still be there for a long time to come.
12. In Baguio during 1900,s Headhunting was the way in
which the various wild tribes manifested their own mutual
hostility. Inhabitants of rival villages took each other's heads
as often as opportunity afforded, and by an elaborate
savage code a man's social position was largely determined
by the number of heads he was able to hang over his door.
The Americans soon found that the feuds of the
headhunting villages knew nothing of their neighbors.
Indeed, headhunting was little more than a savage sport
13. To bring the members of the different tribes and the
inhabitants of different villages together was the task of the
American authorities. To replace the sport of headhunting,
army officers introduced less bloody contest. Under the
auspices of the army, and, later, of the constabulary; field
meets were held in which headhunters from different
villages were induced to compete in foot races, wrestling
matches, tugs of war, etc. These contests at once became
popular and are now most important events among the wild
tribes. Cups are now competed for, and the contests have
aroused so much interest that headhunting has been
abandoned as a tame and uninteresting sport.
14. Worcester’s caption: “Finish of the
long distance run,” 1908.
Location: Quiangan, Nueva
Vizcaya Dean C. Worcester
Ethnographic Filipino Images
shared by: JBracken
"America and the Philippines" 1914
15. Bultong, the traditional belt wrestling of Ifugao province, Here's the photo
of two Ifugao wrestlers down on the grass, during the province's founding
anniversary celebration, with a policeman (in complete uniform) as
referee! Guess the rules were strictly enforced.
16. US Naval Academy Lucky Bag Yearbook
Entry of Col. Enrique "Henry" Lopez
Jurado, USNA '34 - The First Filipino
Wrestler to compete in the Olympics
(1936 Berlin Summer Olympic Games).
17. 1980's tournament at the UP
Diliman Gymnasium, photo.
Wrestling Association of the Philippines (WAP) is the governing sports
organization for wrestling in the Philippines, and maintains the Philippines
National Wrestling Team.
18. 14th Summer Olympiad: London 1948
15th Summer Olympiad: Helsinki 1952
16th Summer Olympiad: Melbourne 1956
18th Summer Olympiad: Tokyo 1964
19th Summer Olympiad: Mexico 1968
20th Summer Olympiad: Munich 1972
24th Summer Olympiad: Seoul 1988
22. WRESTLING TERMINOLOGIES
Greco Roman-is a style of wrestling that is practised worldwide. This style of
wrestling forbids holds below the waist, which is the main feature that differentiates
it from freestyle wrestling This restriction results in an emphasis on throws,
because a wrestler cannot use trips to bring an opponent to the ground or
hook/grab the opponent's leg to avoid being thrown.
Nordic Style-Glima is the name that covers several types of Nordic folk
wrestling practiced as sport and combat. In one common form of glima, players
grip their opponent by the waist and attempt to throw them to the ground using
technique rather than force. Other variants allow for more aggression.
Backdoor: Go between opponents legs when on bottom.
Bottom position: The position a wrestler is in when the opponent is in control, or
“on top” of the other wrestler.
Break an opponent: A term used when one wrestler, often after a close, tight
match, suddenly gains the edge, or takes control in the match. Also used by
coaches to motivate wrestlers, instructing wrestlers to work hard to break their
opponent.
23. WRESTLING TERMINOLOGIES
Bridge: Turning your body into a “bridge” when on your back to avoid getting
pinned. Only thing touching is head and feet.
Cauliflower ear: The medical term for cauliflower ear is “a deformity of the outer
ear that may occur after injury to the ear” which is common in wrestlers. One
glance at one's ears and wrestling fans can instantly determine if a person
wrestled.
Cut him/Cut her: Letting the wrestler go, or get up, or escape. Often used when a
wrestler’s strategy is to score takedowns to earn points, or if a wrestler needs
points late in a match. Let go, take down, let go, take down. Gas tank: Saying
he/she has an unlimited gas tank references a wrestler who has excellent stamina,
and doesn't wear down over the course of a match.
Gassed: When someone runs out of energy, gets tired, or loses a match because
he or she is worn out, fans will say the wrestler is "gassed".
Got caught: When a wrestler gets pinned in an unexpected manner - even more
impactful when a well-known, successful wrestler loses to another wrestler who
may not have had as much success. They “got caught” and like that, they were
pinned and the match was over.
Five: When a wrestler throws another wrestler, feet over head, to create a high
amplitude move and score five points with one move.
24. WRESTLING TERMINOLOGIES
Good on his/her feet: Meaning they are able to create offense, or defend
opponents, from their feet. Someone who is “good on their feet” may get out of
tight spots because they excel defending shots, or elude getting scored on
because they have great balance, or strength, on their feet.
He’s stalling: Referring to a lack of action by a wrestler, or by a wrestler who is not
forcing any action. Usually yelled by fans in an intense match where the winner is
not doing anything to prevent from “getting caught” late in a match.
Limp arm out: Rotation of arm when stuck in whizzer position.
Over/under: Tie up where one wrestler has one arm wrapped over and the other
under an opponent’s arm. This is other times referred to as the “dance position.”
Roll around: Drill/practice.
Slick: Someone who is athletic, quick, flexible, smooth. Similar to funk/funky in
some instance. West coast wrestlers have a reputation for being slick, but the style
can fit anyone from anywhere.
Squeeeeeze: Often used when a wrestler is trying to escape, such as off the
whistle from bottom position, coaches/fans yell "squeeze" to encourage the
wrestler on top to hold on to the wrestler.
25. WRESTLING TERMINOLOGIES
Top position: The position where a wrestler is on top of the opponent, in control.
Common term in folkstyle wrestling.
Whizzer: In wrestling, an overhook, also called a whizzer, is a clinch hold that is
used to control the opponent. A Whizzer is performed from any direction by putting
an arm over the opponent's arm, and encircling the opponent's arm or upper body.
You go: Attack, be aggressive, make your move. Now is the time.
28. STANCE AND MOTION DRILLS
FOR WRESTLING
https://youtu.be/vOxiZj5HOW4
TAKEDOWNS
https://youtu.be/hqAzMbrwPww
WRESTLING WARM UP BODY
CONTROL STRENGHT
https://youtu.be/14BjRxE7f1o
BEST STRETCHES IN WRESTLING
https://youtu.be/RElNJwkLdpc
HAND FIGHTING IN GROUND
WRESTLING
https://youtu.be/Gf4QBoq2qYI
36. “More enduringly than any other sport, wrestling
teaches self-control and pride. Some have wrestled
without great skill – none have wrestled without
pride.”
– Dan Gable
This is a sport (WRESTLING) that has turned many
boys into men and many men into leaders. And it is
a sport in which you can be a giant regardless of
how big you are.
– Carl Albert, former Speaker of the US House of
Representatives
