Highland Wrestling

Scotland’s version of wrestling has been verified to be as old as the 6th century, and is second in age to only Greco-Roman wrestling. It is even possible that it has been around longer. Many standing stones on the Isles have pictograms of what appear to be Celts and Picts wrestling.

Highland wrestling is similar to more modern “backhold” (see links at bottom of page) wrestling, but is done in the traditional Highland manner. Kilts must be worn, it is bare-chested and barefoot, and all who are able that come to the games may participate. (Don’t own a kilt? No problem, we’ll have loaners, or visit a games sponsor to purchase one)

In the traditional games anyone who wanted to represent their Clan competed and were awarded useful prizes like farm tools, stoneware, walking/herding staffs, even weapons. If we can get enough competitors, practical Celtic/Gaelic prizes will be awarded!

Join 2-time Grandfather Mountain Light-Heavyweight Champion Kenny Price, Mike Calhoun and the rest of the Highland wrestlers for this traditional take on The Games. Pre-registration is not required, but E-mail us at wrestling@kcscottishgames.org and let us know that you're interested, so we will have a better idea of how many shirts and prizes we'll need for the Friday night preliminaries and Saturday finals.
 
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Click on the links below to watch Scottish Highland Wrestling
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gN5nS67kuM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnZfxv-xeiU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nY7C_Sx2sd0
 
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