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Here is the Oldest Sport in the World
Wrestling is one of the oldest forms of combat. It occur in the Trojan War of the 13th or 12th century BC. Even, according to cave drawings in France, people have wrestled since 15,000 years ago. Wrestling can also be found in mythology, such as; Greek mythology celebrates the rise of Zeus as ruler of the Earth, after a wrestling match with his father, Cronus.
Why we should practice wrestling? Wrestling involves a balance of every aspect of physical and psychological conditioning. Strength is as important as stamina. Speed is as important as technique, strategy is as important as intensity, and power is as important as coordination. There are no bats or balls, or pucks or sticks. No pads or helmets or jerseys. There’s no time to rethink strategy, regroup, or even to catch our breath. There’s only us, and our opponent of equal weight and size.
How to play? Wrestling involves a of practically every aspect of physical and psychological conditioning. Strength is as important as stamina. Speed as technique, strategy as intensity, and power as is coordination. Wrestling needs coordination. Kids must be mentally astute as well as physically swift to win a wrestling match.
TEGUH WAHYU UTOMO
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