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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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Wrestling

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.

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 ...

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.

judge

Sports; Wrestling

This is the official who awards points to wrestlers.

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.

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