Location – St Columb Major Church Hall Expert – Gerry Cawley (Cornish Wrestling historian and former international heavy weight champion) Participants – Robert Chilton and Teo Ormond - Skeaping
‘Wrestling is the oldest sport in the world.’ Gerry Cawley
Cornish wrestling developed out of ancient Celtic wrestling and is similar in many ways to Judo although it has been around for much longer. After a slow decline in numbers following the First World War the sport has seen a steady increase in interest after the founding of the Cornish Wrestling Association.
Gerry Cawley provided a very physical introduction for the participants who learnt the basics before wrestling each other and other members of the club. The club meets every Friday at 7pm at St Columb Major Church Hall and is always happy to welcome new members from beginners onward, male and female.
