Grappling
Grappling refers to martial arts maneuvers and techniques that involve grabbing an opponent. It is incorporated into most combat sports and martial arts, such as judo, jiujitsu, sambo, and wrestling. Grappling typically involves engaging in hand-to-hand combat and is often associated with ground fighting, a common tactic in Brazilian jiujitsu. While grappling includes various forms of wrestling, there are distinct differences between grappling, particularly ground fighting arts like jiujitsu, and modern freestyle wrestling.
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There are two major differences between grappling, when it refers to ground fighting, and freestyle wrestling: the presence of submissions and the strategy of fighting.
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Wrestling
Wrestling is an ancient martial art that has evolved into a globally practiced sport. While numerous forms of wrestling exist, the common rule is that punching and kicking are not allowed. The rules and scoring systems vary across different regional variations. Generally, bouts are won by forcing an opponent to submit through a painful joint lock or choke hold, pushing them out of the ring, or pinning their shoulders to the ground.
Unlike other forms of wrestling, submission wrestling matches are won by forcing a submission, typically through the successful application of a painful joint lock or choke. Submission wrestling bouts begin in a standing position but quickly descend to the mat as each wrestler seeks to gain a superior position to apply a lock or choke. The techniques of submission wrestling are integral to mixed martial arts and form the backbone of grappling disciplines like Brazilian jiujitsu, Japanese shooto, and Greek pankration, considered the oldest martial art in the world.