Guanches
Indigenous Berber People
Aboriginal Berber inhabitants of the Canary Islands who developed Lucha Canaria wrestling.
Quick Facts
Date of BirthAntiquity
Date of Death15. století
EraAntiquity–15th century
Country of OriginCanary Islands (Spain)
Rank / TitleTraditional Heritage
Active YearsAntiquity–1500
Biography
The Guanches, indigenous to the Canary Islands prior to Spanish conquest, originated Lucha Canaria wrestling, grabbing rolled trouser hems to unbalance opponents on sand.