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You might have attended or participated in high school or collegiate wrestling matches, but you may not know there are many types of wrestling around the world or that the combat sport itself is probably as old as humankind, with known origins dating back 15,000 years to cave drawings. There are even mentions of it in the Old Testament, the ancient Indian Vedas, and Homer's Iliad. The numerous types of wrestling include Olympic sports Greco-Roman and Freestyle, Beach, Turkish Oil, Russian Sambo, Japanese Judo and Sumo, and a number of "folk" wrestling styles from different cultures and geographies. And who hasn't engaged in a bit of arm wrestling from time to time? In addition, there are various forms of professional wrestling, such as Japanese Puroresu and Mexican Lucha Libre. In general, wrestling involves two opponents and grappling, clinch fighting, throws, takedowns, and/or pins, but each type has its own style and set of rules. One cannot deny the immense popularity of the sport and the entertaining merchandise it has spawned, so grab some for yourself while you have the chance!