Cantabrian Herders
Traditional Herders
Herders from Cantabria, Spain, who created the folk wrestling style Lucha Pasiega.
Quick Facts
Date of BirthAntiquity
EraAntiquity–present
Country of OriginSpain (Cantabria)
Rank / TitleTraditional Heritage
Active YearsAntiquity–present
Biography
Cantabrian herders of the Pas Valley preserved Lucha Pasiega for generations. Competitors use waist belts and foot sweeps to floor opponents on grass or sand.