WHAT IS GRAPPLING
Grappling refers to contests where two combatants physically engage one another in an attempt to gain control, often by utilizing hand-to-hand techniques designed to throw their opponents off balance and take them down to the ground where they can achieve a dominant position. Grappling is embedded in the history of nearly every culture. Though there was a time in the not-so-distant past when some did not believe that Grappling was truly a martial art , the way that Grappling have proved their worth in modern day mixed martial arts competitions has gone a long way toward erasing any doubt about it deserving that title.
Characteristics of Grappling
The majority of grappling styles can be defined by techniques such as clinching, takedowns, takedown defense, holding, and more. Additionally, some wrestling styles, such as catch wrestling, utilize submission holds or techniques meant to force an opponent to give up or face the consequences of a joint lock or choke hold.
Basic Goals of Grappling
Grappling stylists generally work to take their opponents to the ground and control them there by utilizing clinches, locks, takedowns, throws, and more. From there, the goals of what grapplers do tend to depend on the style in quest
Some times, they may hope to end the fight utilizing a submission hold.
