Exploring our common grappling heritage

Episode 1: Irish Collar and Elbow

The first in a series of podcasts looking at some of the obscure folk-wrestling styles from around the world. This one explores...

Episode 5: By Law Shall Land Be Built: Icelandic Glíma

One of the last major landmasses to be settled by human beings, Iceland is nowadays a thriving modern nation that boasts a...

Episode 4: “O Sword, Forged in Khevsureti”: Georgian Chidaoba

The Caucasus mountains, a 750-mile-long chain of rock and ice stretching between the Black and Caspian seas, have traditionally been regarded as...

The Podcast

Exploring our common grappling heritage by diving into the history, culture, roots, and ultimate fate of various folk-wrestling styles around the world...

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On the Podcast page, you can stream every episode or download them in MP3 format and listen later. It’s also available on...

The Maps

Whereas the podcast focuses on the history and culture of folk-wrestling specifically, these maps take a wider look at the grappling arts...

Episode 1: Irish Collar and Elbow

Episode 5: By Law Shall Land Be Built: Icelandic Glíma

Episode 4: “O Sword, Forged in Khevsureti”: Georgian Chidaoba

The Podcast

FAQ

The Maps

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