Capoeira vs Greco-Roman wrestling
Capoeira and Greco-Roman wrestling side by side, from the facts recorded for each art.
| Capoeira | Greco-Roman wrestling | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | Brazil | Ancient Greece |
| Created | 16th century | — |
| Type | combat sport, martial arts and war dance | amateur wrestling |
| Competition at the Olympics | — | Yes – 24 Olympic events recorded |
| Notable practitioners here | 4 | 517 |
| Top countries of practitioners | Brazil | Russia, Soviet Union and Iran |
| Weight classes | — | Yes |
Capoeira
Capoeira (Portuguese pronunciation: [kapuˈe(j)ɾɐ]) is an Afro-Brazilian martial art and game that includes elements of dance, acrobatics, music, and spirituality.
From the Wikipedia article Capoeira (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Greco-Roman wrestling
Greco-Roman (American English) (spelled Graeco- or Græco- in British English) or classic wrestling (European English) is a style of wrestling that is practiced worldwide. Greco-Roman wrestling was included in the first modern Olympic Games in 1896 and has been part of every summer Olympic held since 1904. It is one of the two forms of wrestling contested at the Olympics, the other being freestyle wrestling.
From the Wikipedia article Greco-Roman wrestling (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Facts from Wikidata (CC0): Q159452, Q389654. Practitioner counts are the people with a profile on this site. Data retrieved 2026-10-22.
Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.