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Discover Senegalese wrestling in one of the cultural cradles of the Petite Côte through an immersion in a traditional school in Joal. Between beaches, warm sand, coastal villages, and an authentic atmosphere, this workshop allows you to explore a sport deeply rooted in Senegalese traditions. Accessible to beginners, it offers a unique sporting and cultural experience, set to the rhythm of the coastline.
The session begins with a presentation of the fundamentals of Senegalese wrestling: its social role, origins, importance in community ceremonies, and friendly village rivalries.
Next comes a progressive warm-up, often conducted on the sand:
• General mobility,
• Balance and coordination exercises,
• Gentle muscle strengthening,
• Grounding and core work.
The initiation continues with learning the essential technical moves:
• Basic stances,
• Fluid movements,
• Shoulder and hip holds adapted for beginners,
• Simple safety and falling techniques,
• Small controlled opposition exercises.
In Joal, training very often takes place on the beach, in a sandy village space, or near a local gathering point. Contact with the sand makes movements more natural, gentler, and perfectly suitable for beginners.
The immersion also includes observing traditional rituals: ground strikes, invocation gestures, chants, or acclamations, essential elements of the wrestling cultural identity.
The session ends with a light practical exercise, conducted gently and always supervised.
Activities and Discoveries Around Joal
- Beaches and sandy areas of Joal Perfect locations for traditional seaside training.
- Fadiouth Island A must-see site, entirely built from shells.
- Fadiouth Mixed Cemetery A symbolic place of traditions and religious coexistence.
- Markets and community spaces To experience the local atmosphere of the Petite Côte.
- Coastal walks and rural areas Perfect for discovering the surrounding nature.
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