palaistra
A palaestra, also spelled palaistra, is the Greek term for a training school or area within a gymnasium complex where wrestling and other athletic activities were practiced. The word derives from ancient Greek, and in English it refers specifically to the wrestling-focused section of the gymnasium. The palaestra was an integral part of Greek physical culture and education, often used for training in wrestling, pankration, boxing, and related routines conducted by specialized instructors known as paidotribes.
Historically, the palaestra functioned as a social and educational space for youths and athletes. Training typically
Archaeological remains and literary sources attest to palaestrae at many Greek sites, including the well-documented Palaestra
In modern usage, the term palaestra has come to denote wrestling schools or places dedicated to training