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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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Passive obstruction

Sports; Wrestling

When a wrestler is not attempting to carry out any holds and is satisfied just to counteract his rival's holds. When passivity is called, the referee will stop the match and give the wrestler who is ...

Passivity zone

Sports; Wrestling

The border that is on the edge of the wrestling area.

Fall

Sports; Wrestling

This is called when both shoulders of a wrestler are held on the mat for about ? a second since this is the length of time it will take the referee to pronounce the word " tombe." After the referee ...

Fall back

Sports; Wrestling

When a wrestler is able to score a take down by holding the other wrestler from behind and then falling over backwards.

Fireman's carry

Sports; Wrestling

This is a takedown whereby a wrestler is taken over his opponent's shoulders and then is brought down to the mat.

Five points

Sports; Wrestling

This is when one wrestler is able to perform a high throw and put the other wrestler in an immediate position of danger.

Escape

Sports; Wrestling

The wrestler who was on the bottom is able to escape and get to his feet and face his rival.

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