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Greco-Roman Wrestling

Greco-Roman Wrestling

Olympic SportPopular in TürkiyeStrength Sports

Leg attacks are not allowed in Greco-Roman wrestling, so upper-body and waist technique are critically important. Turkish wrestlers have also won major Olympic successes in this style. It particularly develops the neck and back muscles.

Benefits
  • Upper-body strength
  • Neck and back strength
  • Self-confidence
  • Discipline
  • Technical skill
Physical Development

Front

Back

Primary
Supporting
Inactive

Primary Muscles

BackShouldersArmsCoreNeck

Supporting Muscles

ChestLower backAbdominals

Fitness Components

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Physical Demands
Coordination
High
Endurance
High
Strength
High
Flexibility
Medium
Height advantage: Doesn’t matter
Body type: Strong build
Development by Age
10

Up to age 10

A freestyle wrestling base is recommended

12

Up to age 12

Greco-Roman technique, arm and waist holds

15

Up to age 15

Choosing a category, official competitions

A Family Sports Background Helps
Wrestling: Technical wrestling know-how is passed on directly

Starting age

Ages 8+ (ideal: 10)

Competition age

Ages 12+

Weekly time

Beginner 3–4 hours
Intermediate 5–7 hours
Advanced 8–12 hours

Estimated monthly cost

TRY 1,000 – TRY 3,000

Equipment
Wrestling singlet₺300–800
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Wrestling shoes₺400–1,200
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Where to Buy

Specialist sports shops near youFederation-approved retailers
Federation

Türkiye Güreş Federasyonu

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Leading Clubs in Türkiye
1
Fenerbahçe Güreşİstanbul
2
Galatasaray Güreşİstanbul
3
Türkiye Kömür İşletmeleri SKAnkara
4
Altınordu Güreş SKİzmir
5
Ereğli Belediyesi SKZonguldak

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Greco-Roman Wrestling Videos

Technique guides and training videos

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Greco-Roman Wrestling with Cenk İldem

The basics and rules of Greco-Roman wrestling from national team wrestler Cenk İldem

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Greco-Roman Wrestling — Headlock (Kafakol) Technique

A detailed video walkthrough of the headlock (kafakol) technique in Greco-Roman wrestling

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