
Wrestling is generally thought of as the world’s oldest competitive sport. Freestyle wrestling involves two contestants attempting to force the other fighters shoulders to the floor, thus scoring and winning the match.
If a wrestler cannot pin his opponent within the time limit, winning is based on a point-scoring system.
When the Olympic Games were born in ancient Greece, wrestling was already there. The first Olympic Games were comprised of eight sports, with every athlete competing in all eight events.
Wrestling was the penultimate test of strength and skill in the ancient Greek world.
Master Kazeka Muniz was the strength and conditioning coach for 4 Olympic gold medalists in wrestling from Cuba.
In 2009, Kazeka earned his Masters Degree in sports science from the Sports University of Havana, in Cuba. Upon completion of the course and due to the honors he achieved as the wrestling’s team coach, he received a gold card from the Cuban Olympic team allowing him on the floor to coach at the Olympics.
Freestyle wrestling allow a wrestler to use his entire body in competition, allowing more variety in technique than the Greco-Roman style.
Like Jiu Jitsu, it is acceptable for holds to be below the waist and the competitor can use their legs. Failing to successfully execute a move does not count against the wrestler.
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