Bare-handed, hand-to-hand combat, a practice that goes back thousands of years, a noble sport that is at the very heart of the modern Olympic Games... You've made up your mind to take up wrestling this year!
However, this combat sport is not as well-known or popular as boxing, judo or karate. And yet there's no need to worry: in Paris and the Paris region, there are numerous clubs open to all, so you can discover a new passion or practice as a connoisseur. Depending on your level of fitness, your expectations and your needs, you can easily find a club to suit you.
But you still need to master the basics of wrestling... If you're interested in the sport, you've probably come across many terms associated with wrestling. Grappling, sambo, jiu-jitsu, Greco-Roman wrestling... There are so many derivative sports! So let's stick to the basics: in this guide, you'll find a selection of clubs in Paris and Île-de-France, where you can practice freestyle wrestling, women's wrestling and Greco-Roman wrestling. Some clubs are also suitable for disabled athletes, so there's no stopping you!
Well, we're not going to lie: even if you start right away, and even if you're really very talented, it's probably already too late to get selected to take part in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. But don't lose hope: you can still try your luck for future editions of the Games!
