Exploring our common grappling heritage

Episode 6: The Roar of the Rain: Ritualized Jaguar Combat in Guerrero, Mexico

The region of the world stretching from Mexico to Costa Rica - traditionally referred to as “Mesoamerica” - was, in its pre-Columbian...

Episode 3: Killing Sharks in the Open Sea: Vietnamese Đấu Vật

In the western world, our conceptions of Vietnam are often limited to the Vietnam War - that prolonged and devastating conflict in...

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 1.5: Irish Collar and Elbow Remastered

As the modern revival of the Irish national wrestling style continues, it’s time to lay old myths to rest.

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

Episode 6: The Roar of the Rain: Ritualized Jaguar Combat in Guerrero, Mexico

Episode 3: Killing Sharks in the Open Sea: Vietnamese Đấu Vật

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

Episode 1.5: Irish Collar and Elbow Remastered

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