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However, here is a short summary of what we know about it so far.
You can also use our COMPARE app to see how Barrog stacks up against some other traditional styles of wrestling!
You can also use our COMPARE app to see how Barrog stacks up against some other traditional styles of wrestling!
Barrog
Barrog (Barróg) is a traditional wrestling style, originating from Ireland.It doesn’t allow grips on the opponent's garments, and doesn’t allow grip fighting/changing grips during the match.
Both wrestlers take an over-under grip, and clasp their hands behind each other's back.
Techniques
We don't know much about Barrog's arsenal of techniques, except that leg techniques (hooks, sweeps, ect.), leg grabs, pins, submission holds and striking are not allowed/used in competition.This makes it a very physically demanding sport, where strength matters a lot.
Objective
Make opponent touch the ground with any part of the body above the knee.Competition
We don't yet know where (on what surface) the matches traditionally take place. We also don't have information about the usual match duration.We don't know if any weight classes are established. Neither, if women are allowed to participate in Barrog competitions or not.