Mas-wrestling is a special philosophy of physical and spiritual education of a harmonious personality, an integral part of the rich culture of the Sakha people.
The mas-wrestling roots goes far back in time. Mas-wrestling harks far back in the past. Climate played a key role in this sport development. Life in the Extreme North — where winter temperatures can be as low as -60oC and summer temperatures can be as high as +40oC — is an endless struggle for survival. In order to stay fit, the Yakut people over many generations worked out a unique system of their nation’s physical development mas-wrestling is a part of this system. People in Yakutia forever were doing physical exercises and enjoyed competitions