Wrestling

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 area

Sports; Wrestling

The wrestling area is that area marked on the mat and is where the wrestlers should be doing their wrestling. It is a different color from the Passivity Zone and Protection Area.

zone

Sports; Wrestling

See Passivity Zone.

exposure

Sports; Wrestling

A wrestler is said to have gained exposure if he is able to turn his opponent's shoulders toward the mat.

fall

Sports; Wrestling

This is called when both shoulders of a wrestler are held on the mat for about ? a second since this is the length of time it will take the referee to pronounce the word " tombe." After the referee ...