Lancashire Wrestling

ArtHistorical / Extinct

Overview

Historical English folk wrestling style from Lancashire that evolved into modern Catch Wrestling. Featured submissions, pins, and throws. Ancestor of both professional wrestling and submission grappling.

Country of Origin

United Kingdom (Lancashire)

Founded

— Medieval era

Also known as

Catch-as-Catch-Can (historical)

Combat Effectiveness

Overall Combat Rating

7/10

History & Origin

Lineage & Key Figures

Lineage

Structure & Training

Signature Techniques

Evolved into modern Catch Wrestling

Core Technique Classes

SubmissionsPinsThrowsJoint locksNeck cranks

Sub-Types

folk wrestling

Competition

Medical & Safety

Danger Rating

high/10

Sources & References

[1] Shannon, Jake. Say Uncle! Catch-As-Catch-Can Wrestling and the Roots of Ultimate Fighting, Pro Wrestling & Folk Wrestling. ECW Press, 2011. — link

Geography & Status

Status

Extinct / Historical

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