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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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Hip toss

Sports; Wrestling

One attacking wrestler will be if front of the other wrestler and the attacker will grab his opponents' right arm across the front of his body. He then drops to his right knee and throw his left hip ...

Head up

Sports; Wrestling

This is an order given by the referee in the case of passive obstruction or repeated attacks by a wrestler who continuously push's his head forward.

Hook

Sports; Wrestling

Being able to hook an opponent under his leg or arm in order to execute a takedown.

Jambe

Sports; Wrestling

This is when a Greco-Roman wrestler uses his legs, which is illegal.

Fouls

Sports; Wrestling

There are a number of fouls that can be called against a wrestler. Please see Rules of the Game for a complete listing.

Flying mare

Sports; Wrestling

When a wrestler is able to grab their opponent's arm and use it as a lever to throw the other wrestler over their back.

Fleeing a hold

Sports; Wrestling

This is a wrestler breaks off contact so his opponent is not able to get a hold.

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