WRESTLING.(the history, benefits, technique, and coaching of wrestling)

Jack & Jill | December 1, 2000| | Copyright

You've probably seen professional wrestling on TV.

Ferocious-looking guys hurl each other to the mat and then bellow at the crowd. It's all for entertainment. But another kind of wrestling is about real competition. Read on to find out more facts about the great sport of wrestling.

A CLASSIC SPORT

Amateur wrestling is one of the oldest forms of competition. It was introduced at the Olympic games in Greece in the year 704 B.C.

These days, wrestling is one of the most popular school sports. One reason is that wrestlers always compete against ...

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