description Gouren Overview
Gouren is a Breton jacket-wrestling style practiced in Brittany, in northwestern France. Competitors wrestle standing up, take their grips on the jacket, and seek a lamm, a throw that places the opponent on both shoulders; ground fighting is not part of the bout. The style belongs to the wider family of European folk wrestling traditions and is intended for practitioners and observers of Breton cultural sport. [Fédération de Gouren](https://www.gouren.bzh/gouren/presentation)
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What is a lamm in Gouren?
A lamm is the winning throw in Gouren. It places the opponent on both shoulders.
Where is Gouren practiced?
Gouren is a Breton jacket-wrestling style practiced in Brittany, northwestern France. It is closely tied to Breton sporting culture.
Can wrestlers fight on the ground in Gouren?
No, Gouren is wrestled standing up and ground fighting is not part of the bout. Competitors seek a decisive throw instead.
How do competitors grip each other in Gouren?
Competitors take grips on the jacket before attempting throws. The aim is to perform a lamm, placing the opponent on both shoulders.
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