Combat Sports
See also: Italian school of swordsmanship, Caestus, and Greco-Roman wrestlingCombat sports are participated and followed sports. There are many national and international events every year. Fencing is a very successful sport and Italy is one of the most successful fencing countries.
- Fencing, a very successful sport for the Italy national fencing team.
- Boxing
- Kickboxing
- Martial arts
- Mixed martial arts
- Amateur wrestling
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