::Wrestling
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Wrestling is a combat sport involving grappling type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds. A wrestling bout is a physical competition, between two (occasionally more) competitors or sparring partners, who attempt to gain and maintain a superior position. There are a wide range of styles with varying rules with both traditional historic and modern styles. Wrestling techniques have been incorporated into other martial arts as well as military hand-to-hand combat systems.
The term wrestling is attested in late Old English, as wræstlunge (glossing palestram).<ref>OED; see also {{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }} </ref>
Wrestling sections
Intro History Mythology By country International disciplines Folk style disciplines Collegiate wrestling Sambo Professional wrestling Mixed martial arts competition See also References Notes External links
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Wrestling is a combat sport involving grappling type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds. A wrestling bout is a physical competition, between two (occasionally more) competitors or sparring partners, who attempt to gain and maintain a superior position. There are a wide range of styles with varying rules with both traditional historic and modern styles. Wrestling techniques have been incorporated into other martial arts as well as military hand-to-hand combat systems.
The term wrestling is attested in late Old English, as wræstlunge (glossing palestram).<ref>OED; see also {{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }} </ref>
Wrestling sections
Intro History Mythology By country International disciplines Folk style disciplines Collegiate wrestling Sambo Professional wrestling Mixed martial arts competition See also References Notes External links
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