Canarian Wrestling, Lucha Canaria on Fuerteventura

Canarian wrestling is a popular sport on Fuerteventura, and there are clubs in most of the towns. The sport goes back to the 15th century. The aim of the sport is to unbalance your opponent so that he is made to touch the ground with any part of the body other than the soles of the feet.

The bout is called an agarrada.The sport is very respectful, as the opponents went into the ring they touched the sand and crossed themselves. Then they greet each other by shaking hands. They then bend towards each other and grip the opponents right leg, then begin to force each other over.

There aren't any weight categories in Canarian wrestling, as opponents use skill to beat the opposition, not brute force. Fights last around 1 to 2 minutes. In classic competitions the team is made up of 12 wrestlers, with the best one technically and physically being called the Puntal, or cornerstone. The Mandador, who is the team leader and trainer will decide the order that the wrestlers go in to fight.

   

   

   

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