Grappling

This article is about martial arts and combat sports. For other uses, see Grapple (disambiguation).

Grapplers
Masahiko Kimura vs. Hélio Gracie, a high-profile 1951 bout between Masahiko Kimura and Hélio Gracie

Grappling is a fighting technique based on throws, trips, sweeps, clinch fighting, ground fighting and submission holds.[1]

Grappling contests often involve takedowns and ground control, and may end when a contestant concedes defeat. Should there be no winner after the match time-limit has lapsed, competition judges will determine the winner based on who exerted more control.[2]

Grappling most commonly does not include striking or the use of weapons. However, some fighting styles or martial arts known especially for their grappling techniques teach tactics that include strikes and weapons either alongside grappling or combined with it.[3]

  1. ^ "О грэпплинге". Archived from the original on 30 January 2024.
  2. ^ Panther Grappling Club. Frequently Asked Questions Archived 7 December 2010 at the Wayback Machine. Accessed 2019-06-05.
  3. ^ "Judo Self-Defense Forms: Goshin Jutsu". judoinfo.com. Archived from the original on 2 July 2016. Retrieved 10 July 2011.