History:
The concept Krech is originally Turkish "Kuresh كراش = Krech, or Guresh = Grech." The game is of Persian origin and was transmitted to North Africa through the Turks. It is a symmetrical duel between two individuals, typically practiced by adult males aged 18 to 50, involving hand-to-hand combat.
The game is often announced spontaneously during wedding celebrations in some regions of Mahdia. When the appropriate music starts, invited spectators enter the scene to present a combat show. Generally, this wrestling show is initiated when certain wrestling combat specialists are noticed among the spectators.
This style of wrestling was traditionally practiced within an institution that combined religious activity with sports and music. The promotion of "Krech" was encouraged through the Sufi method of "Roulaoui." Given that wrestling is a complex and warlike game, it was historically practiced in the Sahel of Tunisia by those who often had an aggressive policy.
Rules:
Krech wrestling focuses on the maturation of physical development. The initial position for all technical actions involves one wrestler passing his arm between the thighs of his opponent to grab him from behind at the waist, then taking him by the other arm. This starting hold is crucial for executing the various techniques in the match.
