   grappling refers to techniques, maneuvers, and counters applied to an opponent in order to gain a physical advantage, such as improving relative position, escaping, submitting, or injury to the opponent. grappling is a general term that covers techniques used in many disciplines, styles and martial arts that are practiced both as combat sports and for self defense. grappling does not include striking or most commonly the use of weapons. however, some fighting styles or martial arts known especially for their grappling techniques teach tactics that include strikes and weapons either alongside grappling or combined with it.http://judoinfo.com/katagosh.htm == types of techniqes == thumbnail|ancient egyptian wrestling grappling techniques can be broadly subdivided into clinch fighting; takedowns and throws; submission holds and pinning or controlling techniques; and sweeps, reversals, turnovers, and escapes. * clinching, or clinch work, takes place with both competitors on their feet using various clinch holds applied to the upper body of the opponent. clinch work is generally used to set up or defend against throws or takedowns. * takedowns a takedown is used by one grappler to manipulate his opponent from a position where both are initially standing, to a position on the ground. the grappler completing the takedown aims to end on top of the opponent in a position of relative control. * throws: a throw is a technique in which one grappler lifts or off-balances his opponent and maneuvers him forcefully through the air or to the ground. the purpose of throws varies among the different disciplines of grappling with some emphasizing throws with the potential to incapacitate the opponent, while leaving the thrower standing, or to gain a takedown or controlling position. * sprawling: a sprawl is a defensive technique done usually when the opponent attempts a takedown. it is performed by shifting the legs backwards and spread out in one fast motion. if done correctly one will land on their opponent's back and gain control. * submission holds: there are generally two types of submission holds: those that would potentially strangle or suffocate an opponent (chokes), and those that would potentially cause injury to a joint or other body part (locks). in sport grappling, a competitor is expected to submit, either verbally or by tapping the opponent, to admit defeat when he is
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