Who takes credit? The Bible recounts Jacob wrestling the angel. Jacob was then re-named Israel, meaning, "he who wrestles with God." That was perhaps 3500 years ago. Note that Israel is the only country with "wrestle" as part of its name.
Other than that, Egyptian inscriptions in pharoah tombs (pyramids) do show wrestlers. Don't know what Hindu, Babylonian or Chinese documents or art might reveal, but I am confident wrestling went on in those societies. It was a truly civilized sport: men fought to show dominance but did not have to die in the process. Leave that for war and football.
You're absolutely right about wrestling, and the name "Israel."
My husband and I are planning a vacation trip to Israel, and would love to meet you.
I grew up in Oak Park, and have Jewish friends in Illinois still.
I'm heavier than 170, but am losing weight, and hope to be down to 185 by the time we travel.
Would you be interested in meeting in Israel?
Let me know with an email to [email protected] or a text to my iPhone 949-290-9038.
Best wishes, John
canarian ex champ (1)
09/9/2016 15:28There is a thriving erotic wrestling scene on Mykonos.
Bigdave315 (0)
03/9/2016 03:11I would love to go to Athens and have nude wrestling matches they had way back when.
matslam (197 )
03/7/2013 20:41Odd as it may sound,Greek heels are almost non-existent.Wrestling scene is highly scant for that matter..
wrestlerspig (14)
03/7/2013 20:26What are the greek Heels like? I bet they are hot. Afterall, wrestling came from Greece. I hope you find heels to work you over buddy.
ltwtveteran (21)
27/1/2014 03:07(C'est une réponse)
The Greeks did not "give us wrestling." The sport goes way back before the Olympics and was universally practiced in all civilizations.
wrestlerspig (14)
27/1/2014 04:58(C'est une réponse)
Sorry. Do you know which civilization takes credit for first mentioning the sport? Thanks.
ltwtveteran (21)
27/1/2014 18:45(C'est une réponse)
Who takes credit? The Bible recounts Jacob wrestling the angel. Jacob was then re-named Israel, meaning, "he who wrestles with God." That was perhaps 3500 years ago. Note that Israel is the only country with "wrestle" as part of its name.
Other than that, Egyptian inscriptions in pharoah tombs (pyramids) do show wrestlers. Don't know what Hindu, Babylonian or Chinese documents or art might reveal, but I am confident wrestling went on in those societies. It was a truly civilized sport: men fought to show dominance but did not have to die in the process. Leave that for war and football.
Bigdave315 (0)
03/9/2016 03:16(C'est une réponse)
They found symbols of men and women wrestling in Egypt also.
RetiredAF (14)
06/1/2015 19:02(C'est une réponse)
You're absolutely right about wrestling, and the name "Israel."
My husband and I are planning a vacation trip to Israel, and would love to meet you.
I grew up in Oak Park, and have Jewish friends in Illinois still.
I'm heavier than 170, but am losing weight, and hope to be down to 185 by the time we travel.
Would you be interested in meeting in Israel?
Let me know with an email to [email protected] or a text to my iPhone 949-290-9038.
Best wishes, John
wrestlerspig (14)
28/1/2014 13:47(C'est une réponse)
Thanks for the information.
Grapplervir (69)
01/9/2013 16:24(C'est une réponse)
Very nice and powerful heels in Athens. :-))
wrestlerspig (14)
01/9/2013 17:30(C'est une réponse)
Lets hear for you Greek guys who gave us wrestling! I hope I get to job for a Greek Heel in the future.
matslam (197 )
11/9/2011 07:40Any heels traveling to my city?