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A grappling hold, commonly referred to simply as a hold that in Japanese is referred to as katame-waza (εΊγζ "grappling technique"), is any specific grappling, wrestling, judo, or other martial art grip that is applied to an opponent. Grappling holds are used principally to control the opponent and to advance in points or positioning.
Grappling is a fighting technique based on throws, trips, sweeps, clinch fighting, ground fighting and submission holds. [1]Grappling contests often involve takedowns and ground control, and may end when a contestant concedes defeat.
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Submission wrestling, also known as submission grappling, submission fighting, or simply grappling, is a martial art and combat sport that focuses on ground fighting and submission techniques. It is a hybrid discipline that incorporates elements of various martial arts such as various wrestling styles , judo , and Brazilian jiu-jitsu .
Grappling techniques [ edit ] The clinch is a powerful tool for grapplers to advance into a dominant position in ground fighting , or is used for scoring points or winning a match such as a grand amplitude throw in amateur wrestling or an ippon in judo.
Traditionally neglected by most grappling arts, striking on the ground is an important aspect of ground fighting. Typically, a top position is better for various strikes than a bottom position, simply because the combatant in the top position can generate the distance and movement needed for effective strikes, while the bottom combatant is restricted by the ground and by the combatant on top.
Submissions are often indicated in grappling by tapping the opponent with the hand, or verbally submitting to the opponent or official.. A submission, also called a "tap out" is a combat sports term for yielding to the opponent, resulting in an immediate defeat.
Offensive uses of hooks include the control of an opponent until the application of a submission hold, as with the Back mount position where the practitioner applies hooks to his opponent's thighs until he opts to apply a submission from the back, a very commonly used submission is the Rear naked choke.