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Wrestling
Wrestling is a type of combat sport involving grappling type techniques. Wrestling is a physical competition usually between two people with the objective of gaining a superior physical position over your opponent.
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Greco-Roman
Sports; Wrestling
This is the style of wrestling where wrestlers are not allowed to attack their opponent's legs or use their own legs to trip, lift or effect other holds.
Half Nelson
Sports; Wrestling
A wrestler will pass his arm under his opponent's armpit from behind and lock one hand against the back of his opponents head.
Grand Amplitude Hold
Sports; Wrestling
When a wrestler lifts their rival off the mat and carries him through the air and lands him in the danger position from a standing position. From the kneeling or par terre position, a grand amplitude ...
Full Nelson
Sports; Wrestling
A wrestler will pass his arms under his opponent's armpits from behind and lock his hands against the back of his opponents head.
Cross-buttock
Sports; Wrestling
When a wrestler is able to execute a standing throw where their opponent is thrown over their hips or across their back.
Crotch lift
Sports; Wrestling
This is when a wrestler puts his arms around his rivals upper thigh and lifts. Double Ouch.
