Hey! Unfortunately we don't yet have a full-scale article on Pale.
However, here is a short summary of what we know about it so far.
You can also use our COMPARE app to see how Pale stacks up against some other traditional styles of wrestling!
You can also use our COMPARE app to see how Pale stacks up against some other traditional styles of wrestling!
Pale
Pale (πάλη (Palé)) is a traditional wrestling style, originating from Greece.It doesn’t allow grips on the opponent's garments, and allows grip fighting/changing grips during the match.
Techniques
Regarding Pale's arsenal of techniques, we know that leg grabs, pins and submission holds are allowed, and that striking are not utilized.We don't yet have knowledge on whether leg techniques (hooks, sweeps, ect.) are trained or allowed in competition.
Objective
A point was scored when one player touched the ground with his back, hip or shoulder, or conceding defeat due to a submission-hold or was forced out of the wrestling-area. Three points had to be scored to win the match.Competition
The matches traditionally take place on dirt or sand. We don't yet know what the usual match duration is.We don't know if any weight classes are established. Neither, if women are allowed to participate in Pale competitions or not.