Greco-Roman is one of two styles of wrestling practiced in Olympic and international amateur competition. In Greco-Roman, the legs may not be used in any way to obtain a fall, and no holds may be taken below the waist. Other rules and procedures are the same as those for freestyle wrestling, the other international amateur style.

In the Olympic Games of Ancient Greece, wrestling was an integral part of the Pentathlon, a form of all-around athletic championship featuring running, jumping, wrestling and throwing both discus and javelin. In imitation of classical Greek and Roman representations of the sport, modern Greco-Roman wrestling was created in France in the early 19th Century. It became favored in Scandinavian countries from 1912–1948, after which the Soviet Union and other countries came to the fore.

Freestyle is one of two styles of wrestling practiced in Olympic and international amateur competition. In freestyle, under international rules nearly any fair hold, trip or throw is permitted.  Wrestlers are encouraged to maintain the offensive, and can be penalized for failing to do so (passivity).  High-amplitude throws are encouraged, and an additional point is awarded for takedowns where one wrestler is taken from his feet directly to his back.  Wrestlers are cautioned for irregularities, and three cautions mean disqualification. The bout is supervised by a referee on the mat, a mat chairman, a judge and a timekeeper. A fall is awarded when one contestant holds both of his opponent's shoulders to the mat for a length of time determined by the competitors' age group. Freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling (the other international amateur style) are great complements, one reinforcing the other.  In the United States, freestyle is the more popular of the two, due to its similarity to  folkstyle, because attacks below the waist are permitted.

July 2, 2008

USAW Asics Kids Freestyle  Nationals

Novice 85lbs 7th Place Chris Weiler

Schoolboy 190 lbs 1st Place Brooks Black

July 2, 2008

USAW Asics Kids Greco Nationals

Novice 85lbs 6th Place Chris Weiler

Schoolboy 190 lbs 1st Place Brooks Black

Iron Eagle is a USAPAWF (Pennsylvania Amatuer Wrestling Federation) associated club.  Whil our Fall and Winter season is focused on Folkstyle wrestling, the late spring and summer session focus in Greco-Roman and Freestyle.  Generally geared toward the junior high and high school kids, we help prepare our student athletes for FARGO Nationals, Schoolboy National Duals and several other events throughout the summer months.

PAWF

2009 Greco / Free Style Schedule

Chrise Weiler (in Blue) @ USAW Kids Freestyle.  Picture From USA Wrestling Mazine