Origins of Folkstyle Wrestling
Folkstyle Wrestling was started in America. People began to practice the sport during as early as the 15 and 16th centuries, as it began back in the early colonial era, when settlers first began to arrive in North America. For many French and English settlers, wrestling was a popular pastime. It wasn’t long before each settlement had its own local wrestling champion. And, eventually, these local champions began competing against each other in regional contests.