Traditional “Karakucak” Wrestling and Its Applications in Turkey
Citation
Turkmen, M., & Kaya, A. (2021). Applications of Traditional Wrestling in the World. Nova Science Publishers, Incorporated.Abstract
Wrestling is one of the most important sports branches that are loved
and widely practised by the old and new Turkish peoples. We have seen that
various types of wrestling throughout history are still alive today.
“Karakucak” wrestling, which is one of these wrestling styles, is lean
wrestling peculiar to Turks of Oghuz origin. It is the oldest Turkish wrestling
in Anatolia. This type of wrestling, which had the opportunity to offer
modern free wrestling infrastructure until about 30 years ago, has been
endangered with the effect of globalization, like many traditional structures.
While “Karakucak” wrestling was encountered in almost all of the
festivities, weddings and festivals that were previously organized, today it is, unfortunately, losing its popularity and continues to exist with the efforts
of those who love this sport. “Karakucak” wrestling is one of the cultural
elements of Turkish society and in this sense, it is necessary to protect and
structure of “Karakucak” wrestling like many traditional structures to
maintain the social culture.
Wrestling, which is as old as human history, is one of the best examples
of the struggle of two creatures. (Arslan, 1984: 4; Türkmen et al., 2006: 79).
Wrestling is a combat sport that has always existed as a part of the daily life
of the people who progressed with the development of civilization that
started with the existence of human communities in the world (Bulut, 1996:
52).
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Applications of Traditional Wrestling in The WorldURI
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