Wrestling

Wrestling is a physically demanding sport that involves grappling and pinning your opponent in various positions. The two main disciplines are freestyle and Greco-Roman, which are differentiated by the rules and techniques allowed, as well as the body parts used for attacking.

Wrestling requires strength, agility, and technique, making it highly competitive and physically demanding.

Freestyle Wrestling

• Dynamic Grappling: Wrestlers can use their entire body to attack and pin their opponent. This discipline allows a wider range of techniques and maneuvers.

Greco-Roman Wrestling

• Upper Body Focus: Wrestlers are only allowed to use their upper body to attack. This requires immense upper body strength and precise technique.

Professional Wrestling

• Showmanship and Entertainment: Combines athletic skills with theatrical elements. Although the outcomes are often predetermined, it requires physical prowess and charisma.

Sumo Wrestling

• Japanese Tradition: A traditional Japanese form of wrestling where the aim is to force the opponent out of a circular ring or to make them touch the ground with any body part other than the soles of their feet.

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)

• Combative Sport: A full-contact sport that allows striking and grappling, both standing and on the ground. Wrestling techniques play a crucial role in MMA.

• Wrestling is a part of the Olympic Games, with events in both freestyle and Greco-Roman disciplines.
• There are also world championships organized by the United World Wrestling (UWW) for various disciplines.
• Professional wrestling promotions, like the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and All Elite Wrestling (AEW), regularly host events with large viewerships.
• Sumo wrestling tournaments are held regularly in Japan and are a significant part of their cultural heritage.
• MMA promotions, like the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Bellator MMA, feature wrestling as a key component in their fights.

United World Wrestling: Overview of wrestling disciplines https://uww.org/discipline/freestyle

Wikipedia: Description of Greco-Roman Wrestling https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greco-Roman_wrestling

Wikipedia: Information about Professional Wrestling https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Professional_wrestling

Japan Guide: Details about Sumo Wrestling https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2080.html

MMA Fighting: Role of wrestling in MMA https://www.mmafighting.com/2014/7/11/5890913/the-role-of-wrestling-in-mma