Celts

Ancient Tribal Peoples

Ancient European tribes whose wrestling culture birthed traditional Western styles like Gouren.

Quick Facts

Date of BirthAntiquity

EraAntiquity–Middle Ages

Country of OriginEurope (Brittany / Ireland / UK)

Rank / TitleTraditional Heritage

Active YearsAntiquity–500

Biography

Celtic warriors practiced athletic grappling at seasonal festivals. Their foot-sweep and upper-body throwing traditions survived in Breton Gouren, Irish, and Cornish folk wrestling.

Associated Martial Arts

GourenOrigin community→

Breton standing wrestling in a canvas roched smock. Victory is immediate if the opponent lands on both shoulder blades at once; the bout is preceded by the oath ar chal.