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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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fleeing a hold
Sports; Wrestling

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

fleeing the mat
Sports; Wrestling

A wrestler can move off the mat to get away from an attack from their opponent. However, this will result in a warning or in a penalty point.

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.

forfeit
Sports; Wrestling

When a wrestler does not appear for the bout. He loses and the other wrestler is awarded the match.

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.

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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