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The Global Game

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Overview

Sambo

Sambo developed in Russia throughout the 20th Century based upon traditional wrestling and grappling styles that were first recorded in Russia in the 10th Century

Kurash

The name is taken from the traditional upright jacket wrestling which originated in Uzbekistan more than 3500 years ago.

Gouren

A celtic style developed in Brittany. Gouren wrestlers wear a strong canvas tunic, a roched which the wrestlers grasp to make their throws. Gouren has a much more complicated system of rules than Scottish backhold or Cumberland- and-Westmorland styles. There are many throws which do not count on the score. See Gouren

Backhold and Rob Roy

Just what is backhold wrestling? Well, first of all, it was the sport at which the great Donald Dinnie started his incredible career to become the world's first international sports super star. Dinnie won his first money prize, the princely sum of one Pound Sterling in 1853 at the age of 16, when he beat David Forbes the Heavyweight wrestling champion of Deeside by five falls.
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No-gi Submission Wrestling

No-gi Submission Wrestling No gi - means no 'gi' judo uniform, no uniform to grab hold of; most of the forms of submission grappling use a 'gi' ( as in Judo, Sombo, Brazilian jiu-jitsu) This form of wrestling was popular back in the late 19th century; Frank Gotch, Farmer Burns, many of these grapplers took their skills to Japan. But recently the growth of mixed martial arts (UFC, Pride) has sparked an interest in no gi submission grappling events that are more akin to brazilian jiu jitsu (bjj) in scoring and structure, just without the gi. The ISWA has taken submission wrestling to the next levelbyimplementing more scoring in the neutral position by adding rules from int'l, and folkstyle wrestling (5 pt throw, 3 pt throw, 2 pt takedown).This will makethe matches much more exciting and force the athletes to become complete grapplers. Wrestlers will have to learn to finish and defend submissions, whilejiu-j itsu athletes will have to learn to execute and defend takedowns and throws. The ISWA has made a distinction between no gi sub grappling which is more akin to bjj, and no gi sub wrestling which is a mix of wrestling/judo/bjj/sombo.

About Wrestling Styles

Unique versions of the sport developed around the world. In the Viking era, forms of Backhold and Trouser wrestling were practiced in Scandinavia and Glima developed in Iceland, where it is now recognised as the national sport. There are written records of Sumo in Japan from the 8th Century. In the UK, styles varied around the country and still exist today. The Lancashire or 'Catch as catch can' was introduced to America by the Scottish professional strongman Donald Dinnie in the 1870's. His trips were soon followed by the Lancashire wrestlers Joseph Acton, Edwin Bibby and Tom Cannon. In Turkey, Oil Wrestling developed. For further information , see different wrestling styles or wrestling styles. See full listing and links. Pro-Wrestling developed in America in the early 20th Century and there were a number of successful court cases against promoters, some of whom were jailed for defrauding the public. Nowadays, Show Wrestling is usually promoted as 'sports entertainment' to prevent legal action.
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History

Traditional Styles

Traditional wrestling forms have been a part of human culture since the beginning of civilization. They have served societies around the world in various ways throughout history and have been an integral part of man's ascent into the present. These styles all have distinct rules and objectives and may have regional variations and ceremonial rituals incorporated into the events. Some of these styles have become legitimate internationally practiced amateur sports and some have remained as traditional social customs.

History of Pro Wrestling

OCTOBER 20, 1915: THE BEGINNING? For the heck of it, let's say that (Pro) Wrestling As We Liked It began reaching fruition during the World War I years. Specifically, let's pick a date which points to the rise of Ed (Strangler) Lewis as the premier drawing card ...read on ; the Wawli papers
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Rules

Greco-Roman and Free style

International competition, and particularly the Olympic movement led to the rapid technical development of Greco-Roman and Free style which are controlled by F.I.L.A
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Play/Watch

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Events

International Wrestling Events

The major International Events are the World Championships, controlled by FILA or the Olympic Games. There are also European Championships; European Championships in Celtic Wrestling; Student World Championships.; Asian Games and the Calendar of World Wrestling Events.

Asia

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Iran

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Overview

Chookheh

Traditional wrestling in Khorassan; Chookheh is actually the name of the wool jacket (white, red or blue) worn by the wrestlers. Victory comes when the rival wrestler is lifted in the air and spun in a circle, or when his shoulder touches the ground -- or by jury decision.

Europe

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United Kingdom

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England

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Overview

Cornish Wrestling

Cornish Wrestling, or 'wrasslin' as the local call it, is an ancient form of one-on-one combat, similar in style to many other forms of Celtic wrestling. Similar to Judo, and unlike most other Celtic styles, a jacket is used which enables opponents to gain a hold of each other. There is no wrestling on the ground at all. See Cornish Wrestling by Wikipedia.

North America

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USA

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Rules

American Folkstyle

Safer submission rules of the traditional grappling style developed in the USA in the 1800's are now practiced at the university level in the United States. A very similar style is practiced at the high school and middle school levels, and also for younger participants.

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