Devonshire Wrestling

Bringing Westcountry Martial Arts to the general public (#Devonshirewrestling, #Cornishwrestling, #somersetcudgeling, #Longstaff, Two-hand sword). Since 2014.

[Devonshire Wrestling @devonwrestling]

When Jujutsu and Westcountry Wrestling met...1907, a match between a Jujutsu wrestler & Devonshire wrestler. Just one of several accounts where the two styles met: https://t.co/ZM8c4VMXdh

#devon #devonwrestling #devonshirewrestling #devonshirewrestlingsociety #jujutsu #judo

[Devonshire Wrestling @devonwrestling]

A new 3rd warrant for Mary I’s (1555) top Martial Arts Instructors to close ineffective martial arts schools, and enforce professional standards. Copyright Exeter City Council. Used with permission. https://t.co/YxsUTCqx7S

[Devonshire Wrestling @devonwrestling]

Steadily pulling together resources to help anyone, anywhere, learn traditional martial arts from the English Westcountry! 🤼
Grab your copy at https://t.co/7x6hgeDjtP

[Devonshire Wrestling @devonwrestling]

Learn more about the rise, fall, and rise of Devon Wrestling, in our latest article at the Devonshire Wrestling Society 👀
https://t.co/CKrAlCCkDU

[Devonshire Wrestling @devonwrestling]

Want to learn more about Devon Wrestling? Delving deeper into the history of our local combat sport, we've diligently collected over 300 years of records. In 2025, we will publish the Golden Age (latter 150 years) in our biggest research project to date.

[Devonshire Wrestling @devonwrestling]

Many years in the making, but we’re finally able to give access to learning Westcountry Wrestling via our new official textbook. 3 styles, 20 techniques, a detailed glossary and historical notes. This practical guide allows anyone, anywhere to practice our sport.

[Devonshire Wrestling @devonwrestling]

Why practice Devon Wrestling? As the hills and valleys of Devon once echoed with the sounds of traditional wrestling matches; we believe with proper effort and appreciation, they could do so again, and anywhere in the world. https://t.co/JX5RuLF6ge

[Devonshire Wrestling @devonwrestling]

@CichlidMaya Hey @CichlidMaya, they’ll be available in all major bookshops by mid-year, but we have early copies that can be bought directly from us in the meantime. Please drop us a DM, and we’ll get one sent your way!

[Devonshire Wrestling @devonwrestling]

Many years in the making, but we’re finally able to give access to learning Westcountry Wrestling via our new official textbook. 3 styles, 20 techniques, a detailed glossary and historical notes. This practical guide allows anyone, anywhere to practice our sport.

[Devonshire Wrestling @devonwrestling]

Official coverage of the event, courtesy of @BBCSpotlight: https://t.co/DK8EDdRNJ7

[Devonshire Wrestling @devonwrestling]

168 years since the death of Abraham Cann (7th April 2022), we gathered at the original site of one of his Pubs: ‘The Champion’s Arms’ in Exeter. We commemorated one of the most significant (and widely forgotten) heroes of the sport with a Blue Plaque, thanks to @exetercivicsoc

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Further detail about the Man and his Legend is available from our friends here: https://t.co/HYvXEWGiTM

[Devonshire Wrestling @devonwrestling]

@RAMMuseum @exetercivicsoc Thank you so much @RAMMuseum and @exetercivicsoc for this rare occasion to view Abe’s portrait, to celebrate an enduring and significant figure in Devon’s sporting history. We’ve only seen this image on screen, so it was great to see it in real life!

[Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Exeter @RAMMuseum]

Have you spotted this portrait of Abraham Cann on temporary display until 4pm? 🎨 Cann was the Devon wrestling champion and landlord of The Champion’s Arms, a pub on Bartholomew Street West. Today @exetercivicsoc are unveiling a blue plaque for him where this pub once stood

[Cornish Wrestling @CornishWrasslin]

We have a Facebook Event page for our Cornish Wrestling tournament at St Mawgan on Sat 15th July: https://t.co/v1NjpfPOrx come and say hello

[Cornish Wrestling @CornishWrasslin]

Ross on #Poldark just gave us a mention "The noble art of @CornishWrasslin " :) #BBC1 #Cornwall

[Cornish Wrestling @CornishWrasslin]

Are you coming to watch the #Cornish Wrestling on Sat in St Mawgan? Let us know on the Facebook event page: https://t.co/yzu6XrOBUm

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A great day down at the Royal Cornwall Show - thanks to everyone @CornishWrasslin for the invite, it was sincerely enjoyed & appreciated!

[Devonshire Wrestling @devonwrestling]

@ashleycawley quite right mate, a beautiful setting! Pleased you're a fan too - it's one of our favourite spots. Thank you @nationaltrust

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An impressive collection of Arms and Armour at Cotehele House, Cornwall, including a mighty Two-Hand Sword.