The palaestra (ə; παλαίστρα) was the ancient Greek wrestling school. The events that did not require a lot of space, such as boxing and wrestling, were practised there. The palaestra functioned both independently and as a part of public gymnasia; a palaestra could exist without a gymnasium, but no gymnasium could exist without a palaestr... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palaestra
Private school in ancient Greece in which boys were trained in physical exercises. The term is also used for that part of the Gymnasium set aside for boxing and wrestling. ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20688
The ground where citizens exercised. Men competed at wrestling, athletics, such as running and long jumping, ball games and swimming. Women worked out with weights. Also the exercise court in a bath house where the patrons could meet. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/visitor-contributions.php