Gouren

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Gouren or Breton Wrestling is a type of Celtic Wrestling developed in Brittany. It is performed on sawdust in summer and mats in winter. The wrestler is required to wear shorts and a strong linen shirt. The object of the game is to pin both shoulders of the adversary to the ground at the same time. This hold of the two shoulders is called a lamm; it ends the combat and each time an attack results in a near "lamm," a point is given. Contrary to Graeco-Roman wrestling, the combat doesn't continue on the ground. Breton wrestling is done entirely standing up.

Gouren today is becoming a game played by athletes in clubs, and this follows the general evolution of sport at the moment.

Contents 1 History 2 Techniques 3 Competition 4 See also

History

Techniques

Competition

See also

• Cornish Wrestling

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