Grappling facts for kids

Grappling is making a move on an opponent in a martial art, combat or combat sport which does not involve striking or the use of a weapon. Some sports like sumo, wrestling or judo are solely about grappling.

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Masahiko Kimura vs. Hélio Gracie was a high-profile 1951 bout between two grapplers, Japanese judo fighter Masahiko Kimura and Brazilian jiu jitsu founder Hélio Gracie, in Brazil.
Hawaiian State Grappling Championships, August 2004.
Ancient Egyptian wrestling
A Greek bronze statue from 2nd century BC depicting Pankration. The standing fighter is applying an armlock, a grappling technique. From the Staatliche Antikensammlungen in Munich.
Two wrestlers engaging.
In judo, the aim of ground techniques (ne-waza) is to obtain a chokehold, joint lock or to pin the opponent.
A Roman statue portraying grapplers.