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Encyclopedia > Bear hug
One wrestler has a bear hug on the other, and uses it for a takedown attempt, if the person being hugged is taken down from behind in an attempt to escape from the referee position, the move is known as a 'mat return'.
One wrestler has a bear hug on the other, and uses it for a takedown attempt, if the person being hugged is taken down from behind in an attempt to escape from the referee position, the move is known as a 'mat return'.

In wrestling, the bear hug (also known as a bodylock) is a grappling term for a clinch hold and stand-up grappling position where the arms are wrapped around the opponent, either around the opponent's chest, midsection, or thighs; sometimes with one or both of the opponents arms pinned to the opponent's body. The hands are locked around the opponent and the opponent is held tightly to the chest. The bear hug is a dominant position, with great control over the opponent, and is often a precursor to a takedown. Image File history File links Circle-question-red. ... Image File history File links Bear_hug. ... Image File history File links Bear_hug. ... The term Takedown may refer to: Takedown, the title of a book and film by John Markoff and Tsutomu Shimomura about the capture of Kevin Mitnick Takedown (grappling), a martial arts technique aimed at bringing the opponent to the ground Burnout 3: Takedown, an arcade game Bad Boys: Miami Takedown... Wrestling is the act of physical engagement between two competitors competing for a physical advantage. ... Hawaiian State Grappling Championships. ... Two wrestlers clinching. ... A grappling position refers the relative positioning and holds of two combatants engaged in grappling. ... A grappling position refers the relative positioning and holds of two combatants engaged in grappling. ... A takedown is a martial arts and combat sports term for a technique that involves off-balancing an opponent and forcing him or her to the ground, typically with the combatant performing the takedown landing on top. ...


A variation of the bear hug is the inverted bear hug, where one wrestler has his hands locked behind his opponent's mid or lower back and presses his forehead into their sternum, while pulling his locked hands inwards towards himself; forcing his opponent to bend backwards and fall. It is a painful move as much pressure is being exerted onto the opponents sternum, often hurting the back bones and muscles as well as forcing air out of the lungs.


Other Uses

In general, a bear hug is a strong, hearty embrace, as if being hugged by a bear. Perhaps one of the oldest and most important forms of affection is the hug. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...


In business, a bear hug is a takeover bid which is so generous that the shareholders of the target company are very unlikely to refuse. [1] Wall Street, Manhattan is the location of the New York Stock Exchange and is often used as a symbol for the world of business. ... A takeover in business refers to one company (the acquirer, or bidder) purchasing another (the target). ...


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