Federación Extremeña de Lucha

Wrestling and combat sports in Extremadura

The Extremadura Wrestling Federation is the governing body that oversees and promotes wrestling and related disciplines in the autonomous community of Extremadura. Its disciplines include wrestling, Sambo, Grappling, Police Defensive Tactics, Krav Maga, Kyusho Jitsu, Aikikai, and MMA.

Activities and services

The federation organizes official competitions, coordinates the Extremadura team’s participation in national championships, and manages paperwork for clubs and athletes. Services include:

• Sports licenses and athletic accident insurance
• Regional championships and the wrestling finals of the Extremadura Sports Games (JUDEX)
• Programs promoting wrestling in Badajoz province and sports gatherings
• Sports training and activities under initiatives such as Women & Sport and Youth & Sport
• Grants and funding assistance for clubs and athletes

Regional presence

The federation is active in communities across Extremadura, including Plasencia, Valle del Jerte, Badajoz, Coria, Cáceres, Sierra de Fuentes, Villanueva de la Serena, Granja de Torrehermosa, Aceuchal, and Almendralejo. Clubs competing in its events include Ronin Fight Club (Cáceres), Team APS Badajoz (Villanueva de la Serena–Don Benito), Duelt Team BJJ (Aceuchal), Club Deportivo YUSADEF (Plasencia), Club Aranha Cáceres, Crazy Team Badajoz, and Aranhaca Cáceres.

Competition results

The Extremadura team has earned notable results at national championships. At the 2026 Spanish Olympic Freestyle Wrestling Championship in Langreo, Asturias, it won seven medals: one gold, four silver, and two bronze. At the 2026 Spanish Sambo Wrestling Championship in Madrid, it won 12 medals across different divisions. At the 2026 Spanish Grappling and Grappling Gi Championships in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, it reached several podiums, including runner-up and third-place finishes in U17 and a senior runner-up finish.

Institutional support

The federation receives support from the Directorate General of Sports, Cáceres City Council through the Municipal Sports Institute, Caja Rural de Extremadura, and the Provincial Council of Cáceres.

Office and contact

The public office is at the Ciudad de Cáceres Multi-Purpose Pavilion and is open from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Phone: +34 610 523 811. Email: info@fedexlucha.es.