Ancient Greek wrestlers (Pankratiasts)

Wrestling is the act of physical engagement between two unarmed persons, in which each wrestler strives to get an advantage over or control of their opponent. Physical techniques which embody the style of wrestling are clinching, holding, locking, and leverage. Avoiding techniques likely to lead to serious injury, ritual fighting, but its basic principles are closely related to those of military hand-to-hand combat or self-defence systems. Many styles of wrestling are known all over the world and have long histories, and sport wrestling (particularly amateur wrestling) has been an Olympic sport for over one hundred years. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (3042x2223, 1007 KB) Summary de: Pankratiasten im Bodenkampf. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (3042x2223, 1007 KB) Summary de: Pankratiasten im Bodenkampf. ... Pankration was an ancient sport introduced in the Greek Olympic games in 648 BC. Many historians believe that, although Pankration was not one of the first Olympic sports, it was likely the most popular. ... Clinch fighting is the part of stand-up fighting where the combatants are in a clinch, typically using a clinching hold. ... Two wrestlers clinching. ... The juji-gatame armbar is one of the most versatile and effective joint locks. ... Leverage is related to torque; leverage is a factor by which lever multiplies a force. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with mock combat. ... Episode no. ... Self-defense usually refers to the use of violence to protect oneself and is a possible justification for this otherwise illegal act. ... FILA Greatest Wrestler of 20th Century (Greco-Roman) Alexander Karelin throws Olympian Jeff Blatnick with his Karelin Lift. Amateur wrestling is the most widespread form of sport wrestling. ... A large number of sports have been conducted at the Olympic Games. ...

History

Ancient

Jacob Wrestling with the Angel; illustration by Gustave Doré (1855)

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Middle and Far East

The Epic of Gilgamesh in Sumerian literature features its hero Gilgamesh establishing his credibility as a leader after wrestling Enkidu. Other sculptures and literature from ancient Mesopotamia show that wrestling was held in popularity.^[1] One other early (probably circa 1500 BC) description of wrestling appears in the Old Testament book of Genesis 32:22-32. The passage depicts the patriarch Jacob wrestling with the Angel, for which Jacob was subsequently renamed Israel. (Israel translates to "wrestles (or strives) with God".)^[2] The Epic of Gilgamesh is an epic poem from Babylonia and is among the earliest known literary works. ... For other uses, see Gilgamesh (disambiguation). ... Enkidu (𒂗𒆠𒆕 EN.KI.DU3 Enkis creation) appears in Sumerian mythology as a mythical wild-man raised by animals. ... Mesopotamia was a cradle of civilization geographically located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, largely corresponding to modern-day Iraq. ... Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations · Other religions Ecumenism · Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul · Church Fathers Constantine · Athanasius · Augustine Anselm · Aquinas · Palamas · Luther Calvin · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Archbishop of Canterbury · Catholic Pope Coptic Pope · Ecumenical Patriarch Christianity Portal This box:      Note: Judaism... For other uses, see Genesis (disambiguation). ... Jacob Wrestling with the Angel - Gustave Doré, 1855 Jacob Wrestling with the Angel is the name given to at least three different major paintings inspired by Genesis 32:25. ... This article is about Jacob in the Hebrew Bible. ...

The Mahabharata, one of the major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, describes the encounter between the accomplished wrestlers Bhima and Jarasandha; "grasping each other in various ways by means of their arms, and kicking each other with such violence as to affect the innermost nerves, they struck at each other's breasts with clenched fists. With bare arms as their only weapons roaring like clouds they grasped and struck each other like two mad elephants encountering each other with their trunks".^[3] The popular folk wrestling style of India performed on a mud surface called the akhara follows the Indian tradition. For the film by Peter Brook, see The Mahabharata (1989 film). ... A motif depicting Bheema in the battle ready posture. ... Jarasandha , the king of Magadha, is a character of the epic Mahabharata. ... Akhara means literally the place for practice (greek word academy has similar meaning) for the protection of Sanatana Dharma. ...

Shuai Jiao, a wrestling style originating in China, is arguably the most ancient of all Chinese martial arts, with a reported history of over 4,000 years. (The date may be legendary, but wrestling was reportedly used by the Yellow Emperor during his fight against the rebel Chih Yiu and his army in 2697 BC.) During these matches, the combatants reportedly wore horned helmets that they used to gore their opponents while using a primitive form of grappling. This early style of combat was first called Jiao Ti (butting with horns). Throughout the centuries, the hands and arms replaced the horns while the techniques increased and improved. The name Jiao Ti also changed over time, both through common usage and government decree.^[4] Shuai jiao (Chinese: 摔跤 or 摔角; Hanyu Pinyin: ; Wade-Giles: Shuai-chiao) is the modern Chinese term for Chinese and Mongolian wrestling. ... Yellow Emperor The Yellow Emperor or Huang Di (Traditional Chinese: , Simplified Chinese: , pinyin: huángdì) is a legendary Chinese sovereign and cultural hero who is said to be the ancestor of all Han Chinese. ... For other uses, see Grapple. ...

Mediterranean

The first documented evidence of wrestling in Egypt appeared circa 2300 BC, on the tomb of the Old Kingdom philosopher Ptahhotep. During the period of the New Kingdom (2000-1085 BC), additional Egyptian artwork (often on friezes), depicted Egyptian and Nubian wrestlers competing. Carroll notes striking similarities between these ancient depictions and those of the modern Nuba wrestlers.^[5] On the 406 wrestling pairs found in the Middle Kingdom tombs at Beni Hasan in the Nile valley, nearly all of the techniques seen in modern freestyle wrestling could be found.^[6] During the period of Ancient Greece (about 1100 to 146 BC), Greek wrestling was a popular form of martial art in which points were awarded for pinning a competitor by stretching the opponent prone to the ground or touching his back to the ground, forcing a competitor to submit or by forcing a competitor out of bounds (arena).^[7] Three falls determined the winner. It was at least featured as a sport since the eighteenth Olympiad in 704 BC. Wrestling is described in the earliest celebrated works of Greek literature, the Iliad and the Odyssey.^[8] Wrestlers were also depicted in action on many vases, sculptures, and coins, as well as in other literature. Other cultures featured wrestling at royal or religious celebrations, but the ancient Greeks structured their style of wrestling as part of a tournament where a single winner emerged from a pool of competitors.^[6] Greek mythology celebrates the rise of Zeus as ruler of the earth after a wrestling match with his father, Cronus. Both Heracles and Theseus were famous for their wrestling against man and beast. Late Greek tradition also stated that Plato was known for wrestling in the Isthmian games.^[9] The Old Kingdom is the name commonly given to that period in the 3rd millennium BC when Egypt attained its first continuous peak of civilization in complexity and achievement – this was the first of three so-called Kingdom periods, which mark the high points of civilization in the lower Nile... Ptahhotep, sometimes known as Ptahhotpe or Ptah-Hotep, is the name of a 24th century BC vizier and philosopher. ... The maximum territorial extent of Egypt (XVth century BC) The New Kingdom, sometimes referred to as the Egyptian Empire, is the period in ancient Egyptian history between the 16th century BC and the 11th century BC, covering the Eighteenth, Nineteenth, and Twentieth Dynasties of Egypt. ... Nuba fighting is a form of wrestling in Sudan, performed with no pinning, no submission, and no strikes. ... This article is about freestyle wrestling. ... The term ancient Greece refers to the periods of Greek history in Classical Antiquity, lasting ca. ... Greek wrestling or Ancient Greek wrestling was the most popular organized sport in Ancient Greece. ... Hawaiian State Grappling Championships. ... An Olympiad is a period of four years, associated with the Olympic Games of Classical Greece. ... // Main article: Ancient Greek literature Ancient Greek literature refers to literature written in Ancient Greek from the oldest surviving written works in the Greek language until the 4th century and the rise of the Byzantine Empire. ... title page of the Rihel edition of ca. ... This article is about Homers epic poem. ... The bust of Zeus found at Otricoli (Sala Rotonda, Museo Pio-Clementino, Vatican) Greek mythology is the body of stories belonging to the Ancient Greeks concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world and the origins and significance of their own cult and ritual practices. ... For other uses, see Zeus (disambiguation). ... Not to be confused with Chronos, the personification of time. ... Alcides redirects here. ... Theseus (Greek ) was a legendary king of Athens, son of Aethra, and fathered by Aegeus and Poseidon, with whom Aethra lay in one night (By some accounts, this was presented as a rape). ... For other uses, see Plato (disambiguation). ... The Isthmian Games were one of the Panhellenic Games of Ancient Greece, and were held at Corinth every two years. ...

This continued into the Hellenistic period. Ptolemy II and Ptolemy III of Egypt were both depicted in art as victorious wrestlers. After the Roman conquest of the Greeks, Greek wrestling was absorbed by the Roman culture and became Roman wrestling during the period of the Roman Empire (510 BC to AD 500).^{[citation needed]} Arabic literature depicted Muhammad as a skilled wrestler, defeating a skeptic in a match at one point. By the eighth century, the Byzantine emperor Basil I, according to court historians, won in wrestling against a boastful wrestler from Bulgaria.^[9] Head of Ptolemy II Philadelphus (309-246 BC), with Arsinoë II. Ptolemy II Philadelphus (309-246 BC), was of a delicate constitution, no Macedonian warrior-chief of the old style. ... Ptolemy III Euergetes I, (Ptolemaeus III) (Evergetes, Euergetes) (246 BC-222 BC). ... Greek wrestling or Ancient Greek wrestling was the most popular organized sport in Ancient Greece. ... For other uses, see Roman Empire (disambiguation). ... Muhammad in a new genre of Islamic calligraphy started in the 17th century by Hafiz Osman. ... Basil, his son Constantine, and his second wife, emperess Eudoxia Ingerina. ...

Middle Ages

Michiel Sweerts, Wrestling Match, 1649.

In 1520 at the Field of the Cloth of Gold pageant, Francis I of France threw Henry VIII of England in a wrestling match.^[9] In Henry VIII's kingdom, folk wrestling in many places was widely popular and had a long history. In particular, the Lancashire style may have formed the basis for Catch wrestling also known as "catch as catch can." The Scots later formed a variant of this style, and the Irish developed the "collar-and-elbow" style which later found its way into the United States.^[10] The French developed the modern Greco-Roman style which was finalized by the 19th century and by then, wrestling was featured in many fairs and festivals.^[11] Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 524 pixelsFull resolution‎ (1,033 × 677 pixels, file size: 113 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Michael Sweerts (1618-1664), Wrestling match [1649]. Faithful reproductions of two-dimensional original works cannot attract copyright in the U.S. according to the rule... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 524 pixelsFull resolution‎ (1,033 × 677 pixels, file size: 113 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Michael Sweerts (1618-1664), Wrestling match [1649]. Faithful reproductions of two-dimensional original works cannot attract copyright in the U.S. according to the rule... Year 1520 (MDXX) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. ... The Field of Cloth of Gold , or in French Le Camp du Drap dOr, is the name given to a place in Balinghem, between Guînes and Ardres, in France, near Calais. ... Francis I of France (French: François Ier) (September 12, 1494 – March 31, 1547), called the Father and Restorer of Letters (le Père et Restaurateur des Lettres), was crowned King of France in 1515 in the cathedral at Reims and reigned until 1547. ... Henry VIII (28 June 1491 – 28 January 1547) was King of England and Lord of Ireland (later King of Ireland) from 22 April 1509 until his death. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... Catch wrestling is a popular style of wrestling. ... Scots may refer to: people from Scotland (i. ... This article is about Greco-Roman wrestling. ...

Modern

Because of that and the rise of gymnasiums and athletic clubs, Greco-Roman wrestling and modern freestyle wrestling were soon regulated in formal competitions. On continental Europe, prize money was offered in large sums to the winners of Greco-Roman tournaments, and freestyle wrestling spread rapidly in the British Isles and in the United States after the American Civil War. Professional wrestling soon increased the popularity of Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling around the world with such competitors as Georg Hackenschmidt, Kara Ahmed, Paul Pons, Stanislaus Zbyszko, William Muldoon, and Frank Gotch.^[10][12] When the Olympic games resurfaced at Athens in 1896, Greco-Roman wrestling was introduced for the first time. After not being featured in the 1900 Olympics, sport wrestling was seen again in 1904 in St. Louis; this time in freestyle competition. Since then, Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling have both been featured, with women's freestyle added in the Summer Olympics of 2004. Since 1921, the International Federation of Associated Wrestling Styles (FILA) has regulated amateur wrestling as an athletic discipline, while professional wrestling has largely become infused with theatrics but still requires amazing athletic ability.^[10] A gymnasium (pronounced with or, in Swedish, as opposed to ) is a type of school providing secondary education in some parts of Europe, comparable to English Grammar Schools and U.S. High Schools. ... A sports club, athletics club or sports association is an eclectic institution oriented to multiple sports, which fields many teams and in several sports, working under the same umbrella organization. ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... This article explains the archipelago in north-western Europe. ... Combatants United States of America (Union) Confederate States of America (Confederacy) Commanders Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee Strength 2,200,000 1,064,000 Casualties 110,000 killed in action, 360,000 total dead, 275,200 wounded 93,000 killed in action, 258,000 total... Hackenschmidt in 1903 Georg Karl Julius Hackenschmidt (August 2, 1878 in Tartu, Estonia - February 19, 1968 in London, England) was an early 20th-century strongman and professional wrestler. ... Stanislaus Zbyszko (Polish: Stanisław Jan Cyganiewicz) (born April 1, 1879 - died September 23, 1967) was a professional wrestler popular in the United States during the 1920s. ... William Muldoon was a professional wrestler. ... Frank Gotch in a published photo Frank Alvin Gotch (April 27, 1878 – December 17, 1917) was an American professional wrestler back when the contests were largely real (see catch wrestling). ... The five Olympic rings were designed in 1913, adopted in 1914 and debuted at the Games at Antwerp, 1920. ... This article is about the capital of Greece. ... Year 1896 (MDCCCXCVI) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display calendar). ... (Redirected from 1900 Olympics) The Games of the II Olympics were held in 1900 in France. ... 1904 (MCMIV) was a leap year starting on a Friday (see link for calendar). ... Nickname: Gateway City, Gateway to the West, or Mound City Motto: Official website: http://stlouis. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1921 (MCMXXI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar). ... The International Federation of Associated Wrestling Styles, also known in French as Fédération Internationale des Luttes Associées (FILA), is an international wrestling federation that holds events around the world. ... FILA Greatest Wrestler of 20th Century (Greco-Roman) Alexander Karelin throws Olympian Jeff Blatnick with his Karelin Lift. Amateur wrestling is the most widespread form of sport wrestling. ... For the NES video game, see Pro Wrestling (video game). ...

Etymology

Look up Wrestling, Grappling in Wiktionary, the free dictionary.

The term wrestling is an Old English word that originated some time before 1100 A.D. It is perhaps the oldest word still in use in the English language to describe hand-to-hand combat.^[13] The Merriam-Webster online dictionary defines wrestling as "a sport or contest in which two unarmed individuals struggle hand-to-hand with each attempting to subdue or unbalance the other".^[14] Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Wiktionary (a portmanteau of wiki and dictionary) is a multilingual, Web-based project to create a free content dictionary, available in over 151 languages. ... Old English (also called Anglo-Saxon[1], Old English: ) is an early form of the English language that was spoken in parts of what is now England and southern Scotland between the mid-fifth century and the mid-twelfth century. ... Etymologies redirects here. ...

Roget's New Millennium Thesaurus does not support the usage of 'wrestling' (noun) and 'grappling' (noun) as synonymous.^[15]

International disciplines (non-folk styles)

Wrestling disciplines defined by FILA, are broken down into two categories; International wrestling disciplines and folk wrestling disciplines. According to the International Federation of Associated Wrestling Styles, there are five current International wrestling disciplines acknowledged throughout the world. They are Greco-Roman Wrestling, Freestyle Wrestling, Grappling, Beach wrestling and Sambo.^[16] Folk wrestling is a generic term for traditional wrestling disciplines which may or may not be codified as a modern sport. ... The International Federation of Associated Wrestling Styles, also known in French as Fédération Internationale des Luttes Associées (FILA), is an international wrestling federation that holds events around the world. ... This article is about Greco-Roman wrestling. ... This article is about freestyle wrestling. ... For other uses, see Grapple. ... Sambo (Russian: ) -- (also called Sombo in the US and sometimes written in all-caps) is a modern martial art, combat sport and self-defense system developed in the former Soviet Union, and recognized as an official sport by the USSR All-Union Sports Committee in 1938, presented by Anatoly Kharlampiev. ...

A Greco-Roman wrestling match in the United States

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Greco-Roman

Main article: Greco-Roman wrestling

Greco-Roman is an international discipline and an Olympic sport. "In Greco-Roman style, it is forbidden to hold the opponent below the belt, to make trips, and to actively use the legs in the execution of any action." Recent rule changes in Greco-Roman increase opportunities for and place greater emphasis on explosive, 'high amplitude' throws. One of the most well known Greco-Roman wrestlers from the United States is Rulon Gardner.^[17] This article is about Greco-Roman wrestling. ... Rulon Gardner (born August 16, 1971 in Afton, Wyoming) is an amateur wrestler in the Greco-Roman discipline from the United States. ...

Freestyle

Main article: Freestyle wrestling

Freestyle wrestling is an international discipline and an Olympic sport. "In free style, it is allowed to hold the legs of the opponent, to make trips and to actively use legs on the execution of any action."^[18] It is thought to have originated from English catch wrestling, and is currently the international style in which women participate in competition. This article is about freestyle wrestling. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... Catch wrestling is a popular style of wrestling. ...

Grappling

Main article: Submission Wrestling

"Grappling is a wrestling style also called submission wrestling or “submission grappling” which consists of controlling the opponent without using striking, in standing position or on the ground after a throw, and to make him or her abandon thanks to immobilisation techniques such as locks. Grappling plays an important role in the practice of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and can be used as a self-defence technique. It brings together techniques from Brazilian jiu-jitsu (no-Gi), Freestyle Wrestling, Folk American Wrestling (catch-as-catch-can), Sambo and judo.".^[19] Grappling is also used to describe the skills used in mixed martial arts competitions, differing from the FILA definition. Grappling can be trained for self defense, sport and mixed martial arts (MMA) competition. Mark Mullen applies an armbar to Ernesto Martinez during the Open “Tap Out” Tournament. ... Mark Mullen applies an armbar to Ernesto Martinez during the Open “Tap Out” Tournament. ... For the fighting styles that combine different arts, see hybrid martial arts. ... For other uses, see Grapple. ... For the fighting styles that combine different arts, see hybrid martial arts. ... MMA may refer to: Ma malakat aymanukum, a term from the Quran Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act, aka the Medicare Modernization Act, a 2003 US law. ...

Female wrestling

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Beach wrestling

Apparently in a bid to give wrestling greater appeal to television audiences, FILA adopted beach wrestling as an official discipline during 2004-2005. Beach wrestling is standing wrestling done by wrestlers, male or female, inside a sand-filled circle measuring 6 meters (20 ft) in diameter. There are only two weight categories, heavy and light. The objective is to throw your opponent or take your opponent to his or her back. The wrestlers wear swimsuits rather than special wrestling uniforms. Wrestlers may also wear spandex or athletic shorts.^[20][21] Example of spandex Spandex or elastane is a synthetic fiber known for its exceptional elasticity. ...

Sambo

Main article: Sambo (martial art)

Sambo is a martial art that originated in the Soviet Union (particular Russia) in the 20th century. It is an acronym for "self-defence without weapons" in Russian and had its origins in the Soviet armed forces. Its influences are varied, with techniques borrowed from sports ranging from the two international styles of Greco-Roman and freestyle to judo, jujutsu, European styles of folk wrestling, and even fencing. The rules for sport sambo are similar to those allowed in competitive judo, with a variety of leglocks and defense holds from the various national wrestling styles in the Soviet Union, while not allowing chokeholds.^[22] Sambo (Russian: ) -- (also called Sombo in the US and sometimes written in all-caps) is a modern martial art, combat sport and self-defense system developed in the former Soviet Union, and recognized as an official sport by the USSR All-Union Sports Committee in 1938, presented by Anatoly Kharlampiev. ... Folk wrestling is a generic term for traditional wrestling disciplines which may or may not be codified as a modern sport. ... This article is about the sport, which is distinguished from stage fencing and academic fencing (mensur). ... Straight ankle lock A leglock is a joint lock that is directed at joints of the leg such as the ankle, knee or hip joint. ... The lateral vascular neck restraint is a very potent chokehold. ...

Folk style disciplines

Main article: Folk wrestling

Khuresh (Tuvan wrestling)

Folk wrestling describes a traditional form of wrestling unique to a culture or geographic region of the world. There are almost as many folk wrestling styles as there are national traditions. Folk style is also used across the United States in high school wrestling. Folk style is competed state wide in all states. Some states wrestle in classes depending on how large each school is. Others states have large tourneys that each individual has to win or place in order to move on to the final tourney, the State Championship. The sport allows mostly males to wrestle, although women are slowly introducing themselves to high school wrestling. Folk style is also held state wide in some states through the states wrestling associations. Holding tourneys on weekends for anyone of all ages to participate. Folk wrestling is a generic term for traditional wrestling disciplines which may or may not be codified as a modern sport. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1000x514, 102 KB)Photographer: Philipp Roelli (2005) released under the GFDL by creator Permission is granted to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1000x514, 102 KB)Photographer: Philipp Roelli (2005) released under the GFDL by creator Permission is granted to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1. ... Khuresh competition in Tos-Bulak at the Naadym festival of 2005. ... Tuvans or Tuvinians (Tuvan: Тывалар, Tyvalar) are a group of Turkic people who make up about two thirds of the population of Tuva, Russia. ... Folk wrestling is a generic term for traditional wrestling disciplines which may or may not be codified as a modern sport. ...

Examples of folk styles include Backhold Wrestling (from Europe), Catch-as-catch-can (from England), Kurash from Uzbekistan, Gushteengiri from Tajikistan,Khuresh from Siberia, Lotta Campidanese from Italy, Pahlavani from Iran, Pehlwani from India, Penjang Gulat from Indonesia, Schwingen form Switzerland, Shuai jiao from China, Ssireum from Korea, and Yağlı güreş (Turkish oil wrestling). An idiomatic phrase in English describing a situation in which an ad hoc solution must be improvised due to the lack of ideal conditions. ... Kurash is the native ancient type of upright jacket wrestling practiced in Uzbekistan. ... Khuresh competition in Tos-Bulak at the Naadym festival of 2005. ... Pehlwani Maruti Mane, winner of the Hind-Kesari title of India and 1970 British Commonwealth Games silver medalist in wrestling Modern Indian wrestling, or Pehlwani (Devanagari: पहलवानी), is a synthesis of an indigenous Aryan / Hindu form of wrestling that dates back at least to the 5th century BC [1] and a... Pehlwani Modern wrestling, or Pehlwani , is a synthesis of an indigenous Aryan form of wrestling that dates back at least to the 5th century BC [1] and a Persian form of wrestling brought into South Asia by the Mughals. ... Schwingen is a Swiss version of wrestling. ... Shuai jiao (Chinese: 摔跤 or 摔角; Hanyu Pinyin: ; Wade-Giles: Shuai-chiao) is the modern Chinese term for Chinese and Mongolian wrestling. ... Image:Ssireum-1. ... YaÄŸlı GüreÅŸ (IPA:) is the Turkish national sport. ...

Folk wrestling styles are not recognized by FILA internationally. FILA stands for the Franco-Indian Lawyers Association, founded in December 2004 to create links between the legal communities of France and India. ...

Collegiate wrestling

Main article: Collegiate wrestling

Two high school students competing in scholastic wrestling (collegiate wrestling done at the high school and middle school level).

Collegiate wrestling (sometimes known as scholastic wrestling or folk style wrestling) is the commonly used name of wrestling practiced at the college and university level in the United States. A modification of the style is practiced at the high school and middle school levels, and also for younger participants. The term is used to distinguish the styles of wrestling used in other parts of the world, and for those of the Olympic Games: Greco-Roman wrestling, and Freestyle wrestling. There are currently several organizations which oversee collegiate wrestling competition: Divisions I, II, and III, of the NCAA, NJCAA, NAIA, and the NCWA. Division I of the NCAA is considered the most prestigious and challenging level of competition. A school chooses which organization to join, although it may compete against teams from other levels and organizations during regular-season competition. The collegiate season starts in November and culminates with the NCAA tournament held in March.^[23]
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Professional wrestling

Main article: Professional wrestling

Modern professional wrestling is a little different from traditional wrestling as it has predetermined outcomes and in some promotions, "feuds" are used to build up a championship match. Performers mostly utilize the traditional Anglo-American catch wrestling holds. Professional wrestling, over the years, has become one of the most popular sports to watch and is practiced all over the world. Popular professional wrestlers include Shawn Michaels, Triple H, Chris Jericho, Bret Hart, The Undertaker, The Rock (who has also become a huge movie star), Steve Austin, and Rey Mysterio. Some have even become cultural icons like Hulk Hogan. For the NES video game, see Pro Wrestling (video game). ... A professional wrestling feud is a staged disagreement between two wrestlers or factions of wrestlers over a purported slight or insult. ... The WWE Championship belt, an example of a championship belt in professional wrestling. ... Catch wrestling is a popular style of wrestling. ... Michael Shawn Hickenbottom (born July 22, 1965) is an American professional wrestler, better known by the ring name Shawn Michaels. ... Paul Michael Levesque[4] (born July 27, 1969)[4] is an American professional wrestler, better known by the ring name Triple H, an abbreviation of his former Hunter Hearst Helmsley moniker. ... Christopher Keith Irvine (born November 9, 1970), better known by the ring name Chris Jericho, is an American-Canadian actor, radio host, rock musician, and professional wrestler. ... Bret Sergeant Hart (born July 2, 1957) is a retired Canadian professional wrestler and actor, and is a member of the Hart wrestling family. ... For the Combichrist song, see Everybody Hates You Mark Calaway (born March 24, 1965[2][3]) is an American professional wrestler, better known by the ring name The Undertaker. ... Dwayne Douglas Johnson[6] (born May 2, 1972)[4], better known by his former ring name The Rock, is an American actor and former professional wrestler. ... Steven James Williams (born Steven Anderson on December 18, 1964)[2] better known by his ring name Stone Cold Steve Austin, is an American actor and former professional wrestler. ... Rey Mysterio Óscar Gutiérrez Rubio, better known as Rey Misterio, Jr. ... Terrence Gene Bollea (born on August 11, 1953) is an American actor and semi-retired professional wrestler better known by his ring name Hulk Hogan. ...

Puroresu

Main article: Puroresu

Japanese professional wrestling, also known as puroresu, is treated as a sport rather than the entertainment style of wrestling found in North America. There are no storylines, feuds or any sort of angle found in puroresu. The matches are all about athleticism and skill. Another technique found in puroresu is that most of the wrestlers use shoot style strikes and complex submission moves. This means that the wrestlers are more prone to injury. Popular Japanese wrestlers include Kenta Kobashi, Jun Akiyama and KENTA. Puroresu is Japanese professional wrestling, as seen in FMW, New Japan Pro Wrestling, and All Japan Pro Wrestling. ... Sports entertainment is a type of entertainment that takes the form of a sporting event, but with more emphasis on dramatic storylines, humor, spectacle or titillation than on a contest of athletic skills. ... North American redirects here. ... In literature, a plot is all the events in a story particularly rendered towards the achievement of some particular artistic or emotional effect. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... In professional wrestling, an angle is a fictional storyline. ... A skill is an ability, usually learned and acquired through training, to perform actions which achieve a desired outcome. ... Shoot style is a form of professional wrestling in which strikes and holds are real and still, however the matches are still predetermined. ... Submission can refer to: An object to hand in A proposal for a presentation at an academic conference Domination and submission, where it is opposite in meaning to dominance. ... Kenta Kobashi ) is a professional wrestler who currently works for Pro Wrestling NOAH. He has previously worked for All Japan Pro Wrestling. ... Jun Akiyama (秋山準 Akiyama Jun) is a Japanese professional wrestler who currently works for Pro Wrestling NOAH. Akiyama is known for his serious style and outstanding, time-tested work as a tag team wrestler. ... Profile Height: 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) Weight: 176 lb (80 kg) Birthday: March 12, 1981 Town of birth: Soka City, Saitama Trained by: All Japan Dojo Debut: May 24th, 2000 (vs. ...

As a martial art

Wrestling has gained respect among martial arts practitioners, especially with the advent of mixed martial arts competition.^[24] Early competitions (e.g. UFC, Vale Tudo ) more wrestlers defeat stylists from traditional striking (and grappling) oriented styles such as boxing, judo, tae kwon do, karate, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and kickboxing. Considering only the first twelve UFC (few limited number of rules, no weight classes or weight limits and unlimited rounds ), amateur wrestling won tournaments UFC 5, UFC 6, UFC 8, UFC 9, UFC 10, UFC 12. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu won UFC 1, UFC 2, UFC 4. For the fighting styles that combine different arts, see hybrid martial arts. ... UFC is a TLA that can stand for Ultimate Fighting Championship Umeå FC This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... UFC 5: The Return of the Beast was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on April 7, 1995, at the Independence Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina. ... UFC 6: Clash of the Titans was the sixth mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on July 14, 1995, at the Casper Events Center in Casper, Wyoming. ... UFC 8: David vs. ... UFC 9: Motor City Madness was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on May 17, 1996, at the Cobo Arena in Detroit, Michigan. ... UFC 10: The Tournament was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on July 12th, 1996, at the Fairgrounds Arena in Birmingham, Alabama. ... UFC 12: Judgement Day was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on February 7th, 1997 at the Dothan Civic Center in Dothan, Alabama. ... The Ultimate Fighting Championship (later renamed UFC 1: The Beginning) was the first mixed martial arts (MMA) event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), occurring at the McNichols Sports Arena in Denver, Colorado on November 12, 1993. ... UFC 2: No Way Out (later renamed UFC 2 or The Ultimate Fighting Championship 2) was a mixed martial arts (MMA) event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on March 11, 1994, at Mammoth Gardens in Denver, Colorado. ... UFC 4: Revenge of the Warriors was a mixed martial arts (MMA) event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on December 16, 1994, at the Expo Center Pavilion in Tulsa, Oklahoma. ...

Randy Couture (UFC heavyweight champion) and Dan Henderson (current PRIDE champion in the 183 division and formerly 205 pound division champion) both competed extensively in collegiate and Greco-Roman wrestling before beginning their careers in mixed martial arts. Other top fighters coming from amateur wrestling include: Matt Lindland, Matt Hughes, Sean Sherk, Urijah Faber, Tyson Griffin, Clay Guida, Kevin Randleman, Mark Kerr, Don Frye, Dan Severn, Mark Coleman, Tito Ortiz, Quinton Jackson, Rashad Evans, Jeff Monson, Matt Horwich, Carmelo Marrero, Norifumi "Kid" Yamamoto, Brock Lesnar, Gray Maynard, Matt Hamill, Benji Radach, Gerald Harris, Antonio McKee, Vladimir Matyushenko, Ryan Schultz, Aaron Stark, Devin Cole, Antoine Jaoude, Roy Nelson, Shad Lierley, Mark Schultz, Brandon Vera, Melvin Guillard, Josh Koscheck, Renato Sobral, Jamie Varner, Kazushi Sakuraba Ricco Rodriguez, Gilbert Melendez, Mitsuhiro Ishida, Takanori Gomi, Jon Fitch, Shane Carwin, Stephan Bonnar, Tim Boetsch, Chael Sonnen, Anthony Johnson, Frank Edgar , Matt Grice, Corey Hill, Roger Huerta, Cain Velasquez. Randy Duane Couture (born June 22, 1963) is a mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter, Greco-Roman wrestler, and folkstyle wrestler. ... Daniel Jefferson Henderson (born november 12th, 1970) is an American mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter and the current Welterweight (183 lb. ... This article is about the emotion. ... Matthew James The Law Lindland (born May 17, 1970) is an American professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter and Olympic wrestler. ... Matt Hughes is a Canadian author who lives in Courtenay, British Columbia. ... -1... Urijah Christopher Faber (born May 14, 1979 in Isla Vista, California) is an American mixed martial artist currently fighting as a featherweight for World Extreme Cagefighting, wherein he is the world featherweight champion. ... Tyson Griffin is a professional mixed martial arts fighter from Santa Rosa, CA. Professional MMA record for Tyson Griffin from Sherdog. ... Clay Guida (born December 8, 1981 in Round Lake, Illinois) is a professional mixed martial arts fighter. ... Kevin The Monster Randleman (born August 10, 1971 in Sandusky, Ohio) is an American mixed martial arts fighter. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Don The Predator Frye (born November 23, 1965) is an American professional mixed martial arts fighter, actor, and professional wrestler. ... Daniel The Beast Severn (born June 8, 1958 in Coldwater, Michigan) is an American mixed martial artist and professional wrestler, notable for his success in the early years of Ultimate Fighting Championship tournaments. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Jacob Christopher Tito Ortiz aka The Huntington Beach Bad Boy (born January 23, 1975) is an American mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter from Huntington Beach, California. ... Quinton Ramone Rampage Jackson (born June 20, 1978) is an American professional mixed martial arts fighter who rose to prominence with his fights in Japans PRIDE Fighting Championships. ... Rashad Anton Evans (born September 25, 1979 in Niagara Falls, New York) is an American mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter currently signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship. ... Jeffrey Jeff The Snowman Monson (born January 18, 1973) is a mixed martial arts fighter from Olympia, Washington and an anarchist. ... Matthew Peter Matt Horwich (born October 2, 1978) is an American professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter. ... Carmelo The Fury Marrero (born January 26, 1981 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American professional mixed martial artist with a record of 6 wins and 2 losses. ... Norifumi Kid Yamamoto (山本KID徳郁 ), birth date March 15, 1977) is a Japanese mixed martial arts fighter. ... Brock Edward Lesnar[4] (born July 12, 1977[3]) is an American mixed martial artist, former professional and amateur wrestler. ... Bradley Gray Maynard known as Gray Maynard (born May 9, 1979) is an American amateur wrestler and professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter. ... Matthew S. The Hammer Hamill (born on October 5, 1976 in Cincinnati, Ohio) is a deaf American amateur wrestler and MMA fighter. ... Benji Radach (born in Castle Rock, Washington) is an American professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter. ... Gerald Harris (born November 19, 1979 in Tulsa, Oklahoma) is an American professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter. ... Antonio McKee (born March 12, 1970) is an American professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter. ... Vladimir The Janitor Matyushenko (born January 1st, 1971 in Rečyca, Belarus) is a Belarusian mixed martial arts fighter, and a veteran of the UFC. Notable victories inclue wins over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, Yuki Kondo, and Pedro Rizzo. ... Ryan James Schultz (born July 4, 1977) is an American professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter. ... Aaron DaddyHerc Stark (born Aaron Mitchell Stark on July 21, 1975 in Forest Grove, Oregon) is an American mixed martial arts fighter. ... 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Kazushi Sakuraba (Japanese: 桜庭和志, Sakuraba Kazushi, born July 14, 1968 in Akita Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese professional mixed martial arts competitor and professional wrestler. ... Ricco Suave Rodriguez (born August 19, 1977) is an American mixed martial arts fighter. ... Gilbert El Niño Melendez (b. ... Mitsuhiro Ishida (石田光洋, December 29, 1978-) is a Japanese MMA fighter and is currently competing in PRIDE Fighting Championships. ... Takanori Gomi , born September 22, 1978), The Fireball Kid, is a Japanese mixed martial artist. ... Jonathan Parker Fitch (b. ... Stephan Patrick The American Psycho Bonnar (born April 4, 1977 in Hammond, Indiana) is an American mixed martial arts fighter. ... This article is about the NBA basketball player. ... Ultimate Fighting Championship is a U.S.-based mixed martial arts (MMA) organization, currently recognized as the major MMA promotion in North America. ... Corey Cornelius Hill (born October 3, 1978) is an American mixed martial artist. ... Roger Huerta (born May 20, 1984 in Los Angeles, California), nicknamed El Matador, is a Mexican American mixed martial artist. ...

Many other prominent and successful fighters began their training in various forms of wrestling (Georges St. Pierre in freestyle wrestling), and fighters from non-wrestling backgrounds often pursue wrestling training to complement their other skills. Wrestling is one of the most dominant fighting styles in MMA/Vale Tudo. Georges Rush St. ... For the fighting styles that combine different arts, see hybrid martial arts. ... Vale-tudo (Portuguese for anything goes - vale - is allowed, tudo - everything) describes competitions in unarmed combat having minimal rules[1]. It is sometimes considered a combat sport. ...

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• Pankration

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