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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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termination
Sports; Wrestling
A bout is over when one of the wrestlers has both of their shoulders touching the mat simultaneously and his opponent is forcing this to happen. A difference of 10 points can also stop a match.
three points
Sports; Wrestling
These points are given to a wrestler who is able to take his opponent from a standing position to an immediate position of danger.
timekeeper
Sports; Wrestling
This is the official who his in charge of keeping the time. He declares the time every minute and will ring a bell at the end of the bout.
two points
Sports; Wrestling
Two points are given for putting the other wrestler into a rolling fall or if the other wrestler forms a bridge with both their elbows and shoulders. See Rules of the Game.
verbal warning
Sports; Wrestling
This is when the referee will warn a wrestler for misconduct and will give out a caution if it happens again.
weight limits
Sports; Wrestling
There are various weight categories that wrestler wrestle under. The categories range the way from 105 pounds to 286 pounds.