Greek wrestling

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Greek boys were taught how to wrestle in school. They trained in a palestra. A palestra is a large place where they were they train. A palestra is also a gymnasium.


They were trained because there was a lot of war and fighting. The greek liked to take over other countries. And it was a part of self defence. After they were trained they could fight against the romans.