Wrestling

Some Extras

Folkstyle

• Very similar to freestyle wrestling but with more restrictions
• The United States is one of the few countries that practice this style
• High school and College
• Not included in the Olympics

Greco-Roman

• In Greco wrestlers are not allowed to touch anything below the waist
• Has been included in every Olympic Game since 1896
• There is a great emphasis on grand amplitude throws due to the fact that takedowns and trips are prohibited

Wrestling

Freestyle

Injuries

• There is no protection like other sport to protect you from injuries
• The small padded mat does not offer much to cushion any falls
• Dehydration is one main "injury" that is caused due to major weight cutting
• Separations, Tears, Dislocations, and Whiplash are the most common
• Cauliflower ear is another risk the can be caused from excessive trauma

• Wrestling is the oldest sport know to man and is traced back over 5000 years back
• It was originally used to decide the winner of the Pentathlon during the ancient Olympic Games
• Not only were the rules completely different but the wrestlers were completely naked and covered in olive oil
• Now not only do we wear some clothing but there are a few styles of wrestling; freestyle, greco-roman, and folkstyle

• Freestyle wrestling is an international discipline and in the Olympics
• It has been around from ever but wasn't officially recognized as a sport until 1904 when 7 weight classes were created
• The main goal of this style is to throw your opponent and score a fall
• Basically everything goes!

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