Cornish wrestling (or 'wrasslin' as it is sometimes called in Cornish English) is a form of wrestling similar to judo, which has been established in Cornwall (South West Britain) for several centuries. The referee is known as a 'stickler', and it is claimed that the popular meaning of the word as a 'pedant' originates from this usage. The sport of wrestling involves standing and/or ground fighting, and has ancient roots. ... Judo (Japanese: 柔道 Jūdō; gentle way) is a martial art,sport, and philosophy originated in Japan. ... Motto: Onan hag oll (Cornish: One and all) Cornwall, England Geography Status Ceremonial and (smaller) Non-metropolitan county Region South West England Population - Total (2004 est. ...

The wrestlers in the Cornish style both wear jackets enabling them to gain better grips.

History

Cornish wrestling has a long history, and Geoffrey of Monmouth suggests Historia Regum Britanniae, of c. 1139 that Corineus wrestled a Cornish giant, Gogmagog. Geoffrey of Monmouth was a clergyman and one of the major figures in the development of British history. ... Geoffrey of Monmouths Historia Regum Britanniæ (English: The History of the Kings of Britain) was written around 1136. ... Events Alphonso I (Afonso Henriques) becomes first king of Portugal Second Council of the Lateran Births Emperor Konoe of Japan Deaths Henry the Proud, Duke of Bavaria and Saxony Categories: 1139 ... Gog and Magog are, respectively, the names of a mysterious Biblical land and its people, who feature in apocalyptic prophecy. ...

Cornish wrestlers was more reliably reported to have fought at the Battle of Agincourt in 1415. The Cornish men who went into battle held a banner of two Cornish Wraslters in a hitch. Combatants Kingdom of England France Commanders Henry V of England Jean Le Maingre (Bouccicault), Charles dAlbret Strength 6,000-9,000 troops 25,000-50,000 troops Casualties 100-500 5,000-8,000 with over 1,000 prisoners The Battle of Agincourt was fought on 25 October 1415... Events Friedrich I Hohenzollern (b. ...

Cornish and Breton wrestlers have long taken part in inter-Celtic matches since at least 1402 and these still occasionally continue. Traditional coat of arms This article is about the historical duchy and French province, as well as the cultural area of Brittany. ... Events September 14 - Battle of Homildon Hill. ...

The Cornish Wrestling Association was formed in 1923. 1923 (MCMXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ...

Ashley Cawley (son of Gerry Cawley, a well known Cornish Wrestler) is the current (2005) Heavy Weight Champion of Cornwall.

External links

• Cornish Wrestling Association
• About Cornish Wrestling
• An article on early Cornish Wrestling from the Journal of Western Martial Art
• Cornish Wrestling by the BBC