Grappling

Grappling is making a move on an opponent in a martial art, combat or combat sport which does not involve striking or the use of a weapon. Some sports like sumo, wrestling or judo are solely about grappling.

Grappling Media

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  Hawaiian State Grappling Championships

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  Ancient Egyptian wrestling

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  Bas-relief of grappling and locking techniques at Prambanan (9th century) in Indonesia

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  In judo, the aim of ground techniques (ne-waza) is to obtain a chokehold, joint lock or to pin the opponent.