All had merits and weaknesses. A few of these grappling systems stand out. Some for their techniques, others for their philosophy and others because of the sport they supply. Some of the grappling style we examine include Submission or Catch Wrestling , Jujitsu , Sombo , and Judo . This study of grappling draws on all four of the arts mentioned as well as other styles I have studied.
Most different styles have their own terminology for techniques.
In most cases I have included the popular term and a descriptive translation. I have included some Judo terminology since they are universal to everyone who does Judo and to many grapplers. Two terms I use through out the book are Uke and Tori. Uke refers to the person having the technique done to them. Tori is the person doing the technique.