Curated OER
Japanese Warriors
Students compare and contrast the warriors in Japanese history, folktales, and art to the kinds of soldiers American children learn about. This lesson includes possible lesson enrichments.
Other
Wrestling Hall of Fame
"America's shrine to the sport of wrestling, the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum, is a focal point for the past, the present and the future. It preserves the heritage of the sport, celebrates new achievements, and encourages...
International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee: Wrestling: Greco Roman
This presentation shows various wrestling moves, the parts of the wrestling mat, and how a wrestling match is scored.
Other
Japan 101: Sumo Wrestling
Japan 101 offers excellent information on the sport of Sumo wrestling. Provides images and a list of winning criteria for the sport.
Other
Artelino: Sumo Wrestling
This site contains a history of sumo wrestling, rules of sumo and a glossary of terms.
Tufts University
Tour of Olympia: Ancient Olympic Events
Like the modern sport of wrestling, an athlete needed to throw his opponent on the ground, landing on a hip, shoulder, or back for a fair fall.
Tufts University
Tufts University: Ancient Olympic Events
This resource gives an overview of the ancient Greek Olympic games. Learn about the history of wrestling, running and the discus. Includes images and video (requires QuickTime).
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Sumo East and West: Sumo Style
Explore the ancient Japanese sport of sumo with this interactive guide to the sumo wrestler. Discover the historical origins of the sport, and consider the significance of the wrestling ring as well as wrestlers' hairstyles, clothing and...
Other
Usa Sumo: Amateur Sumo
Discusses the International Sumo Federation, which promotes this sport all over the world, and explains what sumo wrestling is.
Able Media
Able Media Llc: The Ancient Olympics
A series of articles and historical information about the history, origins, and events of the ancient Olympics.