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August • Derbyshire, UK

World Toe Wrestling

Invented in a pub in Derbyshire in 1974, Toe Wrestling was created because the UK wanted a world championship sport they could actually win. Like arm wrestling, but with feet. Today we're debating the spirit of competition—does a sport need to be elegant to be taken seriously? We explore the bizarre side of britain.

World Toe Wrestling Lesson Visual

Speaking Discussion

  • Why do humans have an obsession with winning, even at the weirdest things?
  • Is toe wrestling more or less disgusting than regular wrestling?
  • What is the strangest sport from your home country that no one else knows about?
  • Should the olympics include more quirky local sports to represent real people?
  • How far would you go to call yourself a world champion?

Activity 1: The Toe Champion

You are the "Toe Wrestling Champion". Explain your training routine using the word "Unconventional".

Activity 2: Rapid Fire Debate

Justify your answer in 30 seconds:

  • "Competition is good for the soul, no matter how silly."
  • "Feet are the most disgusting part of the body."
  • "The UK is the world capital of weird sports."