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Irish Wrestlers

Traditional Celtic Wrestlers

Traditional Celtic Irish wrestlers who developed the collar-and-elbow jacket wrestling style.

Quick Facts

Date of BirthAntiquity
EraAntiquity–present
Country of OriginIreland
Rank / TitleCollar and Elbow Traditional Heritage
Active Years0800 BCE–present

Biography

Irish wrestlers developed Collar and Elbow jacket wrestling (Coraíocht) from ancient Tailteann Games. Competitors grab collar and elbow, deploying dynamic trips and sweeps.

Associated Martial Arts

Collar and ElbowNotable figure→

Irish wrestling with a fixed grip on collar and elbow that may not be released. The restriction removes the heavier man's advantage; footwork and timing decide.