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Scottish Backhold: Highland Wrestling With No Throws: Hands locked behind opponent's back

Scottish Backhold: Highland Wrestling With No Throws: Hands locked behind opponent's back

Niedermann, Adams Christoph

Paperback

Martial Arts

ISBN13: 9798281679077
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Apr 27 2025
Pages: 98
Weight: 0.31
Height: 0.20 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English

This book explores the traditional Scottish sport of Backhold wrestling, where competitors lock hands behind each other's backs and attempt to force their opponent to the ground without breaking contact. Through detailed chapters, it examines the sport's origins in Highland culture, its simple yet demanding rules, and the techniques developed over generations. The writing highlights how this physical tradition reflects broader aspects of Scottish life, from community gatherings to practical philosophies about strength and competition. Real-life observations and conversations with practitioners bring the subject to life, showing how ordinary people have kept the sport alive through informal teaching and local events. The book also considers Backhold wrestling's place in the modern world, where it continues as both a cultural tradition and a unique form of physical challenge. Practical elements like training methods and match strategies are presented alongside the human stories that give the sport its meaning. Rather than focusing on famous athletes or dramatic moments, the work captures the quiet persistence of a tradition that has survived through centuries by remaining true to its simple, honest roots.

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