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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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Kneeling position
Sports; Wrestling

When one wrestler is on the ground on his hands and knees. His hands and knees must be at least 8 inches apart.

Leg snap
Sports; Wrestling

When a wrestler is able to grab the other wrestlers' leg and pull him off balance, thus making him/her fall to the mat.

Mat
Sports; Wrestling

The mat in international competitions has a circular area 9 metres in diameter where the wrestlers, wrestle. There is also a smaller circle inside the large circle 1 metre in diameter, which is ...

Judge
Sports; Wrestling

This is the official who awards points to wrestlers.

Mat chairman
Sports; Wrestling

The mat chairman is one of three officials overseeing a match. The mat chairman will break a tie vote between the judge and the referee.

Gut wrench
Sports; Wrestling

This is when a wrestler wraps his arms around his rival's midsection from behind and tries to lift or flip him.

Head hold
Sports; Wrestling

One wrestler is able to get one arm around their opponent's head. In a Head Hold you can only use one arm, use of both arms will result in a penalty.

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