S'Istrumpa (Sardinian Wrestling)
Traditional Sardinian folk wrestling with back and arm grips.
Quick Facts
Masters & notable people
Country of OriginItaly
ItalyRegionEurope
Primary FocusGrappling
Contact LevelFull contact
Belt SystemNo grades
Character & Origin
StatusLiving, organized
LineageFolk
Training
AttireTraditional dress
SparringFull contact
Role of WeaponsNo weapons
Role of FormsNo forms
Who It Suits
Kids ProgrammesKids groups common
Senior FriendlyNot suitable for seniors
Physical Demand4/5
Injury Risk2/5
Learning Curve2/5
Self-Defence Value2/5
Fitness Value4/5
Organisation & Competition
Grading SystemNo grades
Competition FormatPoint fighting
Weight ClassesNo
Olympic StatusNot Olympic
Estimated PractitionersUnder 10k
What the style is built from
Editorial rating on a 0–3 scale, based on how much room each area gets in ordinary training.
Hand strikesNot used
KicksNot used
Throws & takedownsCore
Ground fightingMarginal
Locks & holdsNot used
WeaponsNot used
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About S'Istrumpa (Sardinian Wrestling)
S'Istrumpa is an ancient wrestling sport from the island of Sardinia. Wrestlers start in a double-armed stance with a grip on the opponent's back. The goal is to use force and kicks to force the opponent to fall to the ground so that their back touches the ground.
Similar styles
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