Wrestling

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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Duck-under

Sports; Wrestling

When a wrestler is able to slip his head under his rivals arm and come up behind him in a position to take him down.

Elimination

Sports; Wrestling

There are different rounds in wrestling competitions and if a wrestler loses twice they are then eliminated from the match.

Exposure

Sports; Wrestling

A wrestler is said to have gained exposure if he is able to turn his opponent's shoulders toward the mat.

Escape point

Sports; Wrestling

When a wrestler is able to get out from a bottom position and stand and face the other wrestler. You get points for this because it should be hard to do.

Slam

Sports; Wrestling

When a wrestler throws their opponent to the mat with unwarranted force without going to the mat themselves.

Singlet

Sports; Wrestling

A Singlet is a one-piece tight, form-fitting bodysuit worn by wrestlers. There are other rules which apply to what a wrestler may and may not wear, see our section on equipment.