Sport in Italy - Combat Sports

Combat Sports

See also: Italian school of swordsmanship, Caestus, and Greco-Roman wrestling

Combat 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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