What Is Wrestling?
Wrestling involves grappling techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds. A wrestling bout is a physical competition, between two competitors or sparring partners, who attempt to gain and maintain a superior position. There are a wide range of styles and rules that include:
Folk
Greco-Roman
Freestyle
Catch
Pankration
Beach
Oil
Collegiate
Sambo
Wrestling forms have also been incorporated into other martial arts as well as military hand-to-hand combat systems.