Lancashire wrestling is a historic submission wrestling style from Lancashire in England. It is considered an ancestor of catch wrestling, professional and amateur wrestling.
The style included groundwork, submissions, throws and had a reputation as a particularly violent and dangerous sport. Sources show that rules were put in place in order to safeguard the wrestlers from serious injury. For instance, there was a ban on breaking an opponent's bones.
In the counties to the north, Cumberland and Westmorland wrestling developed with rules designed to minimize injury to the participants.
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History of the Aspull Olympic Wrestling Club in Lancashire. A brief history of wrestling in England. An article on Cornish wrestling, for comparison.