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Grappling is a
wrestling style also called “submission wrestling” or “submission
grappling” which consists of controlling the opponent without using
striking, in standing position or on the ground after a throw, and to
make him or her abandon thanks to immobilization techniques such as
locks. Grappling plays an important role in the practice of Mix Martial
Arts (MMA) and can be used as a self-defense technique. It brings
together techniques from Brazilian jiu-jitsu, freestyle wrestling, sambo,
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Grappling has
been integrated by FILA in 2006 and is managed by the World Grappling
Committee whose task is to coordinate and to develop this discipline at
the international level. Grappling is one of the most important
disciplines of the World and European Wrestling Games organized every
year by FILA. |
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Grappling
matches last six minutes and are refereed by a referee, a judge and a
mat chairman. Grapplers wear shorts and a tight shirt and are bare foot.
The match is interrupted when a grappler who is in a submission
situation taps the mat to let know that he or she has been defeated or
when the referee considers that he or she will not able to make it
without getting hurt and pronounces the word « catch ».
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Weight categories are
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Men 62kg, 70kg, 80kg, 92kg and 125kg |
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Women 48kg, 55kg, 63kg and 72kg |
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STARTING A NEW CLUB |
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Interested
parties have two options to start a new club. |
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Start
a new club from the beginning, or |
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2.
Liaise
with the Wrestling Federation and club in your area, to affiliate with
them, and make use of the same |
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facilities |
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START
A NEW CLUB |
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To
start a new club, a lot of homework needs to be done before hand. Ensure that
the club is started in an area where enough interested athletes are. Make sure
that all sporting clubs and schools are involved in the discussions beforehand. |
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a.
PREPARE |
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Is there a
need to start a club? |
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Is there a
facility to have meetings and practices? |
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Are there
individuals who can manage the club? |
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Is there a
knowledgeable person who knows the sport and can coach? |
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Is there
any way of income? |
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Is there
any company interested to sponsor the sport? |
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b.
ADVERTISE START OF NEW CLUB |
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Invite
parties in writing by placing advertisements in local newspapers and
distribute leaflets at local schools. |
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Indicate the date, time and place of meeting as well as contact person/s
details. |
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c.
AGENDA FOR MEETING |
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Select a
Chairman and Secretary |
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Decide on a
name for the club |
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Selected
Secretary must keep minutes of the meeting |
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Select
committee to draft the constitution |
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Decide on
registration fees and purchase of equipment |
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Apply for
affiliation at the South African Wrestling Federation http://www.wrestling.org.za
“Forms” |
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2.
LIAISE
WITH THE WRESTLING FEDERATION AND CLUB IN YOUR AREA, TO AFFILIATE WITH THEM ,
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MAKE USE OF THE SAME FACILITIES |
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Obtain
the details for the club in your area, which athletes and officials want to
join, by following the |
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hyperlink :
http://www.wrestling.org.za “Associations” |
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2.
Set up
a meeting with the Wrestling Secretary and Chairman of the particular club. |
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Indicate the date, time and place of meeting |
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b)
Wrestling Secretary must keep minutes of the meeting |
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· Number of
athletes and officials to join the club |
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· Agree on at
least one representative of grappling to be part of wrestling executive
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management |
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· Agree on
practice times |
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· Agree on
equipment |
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· Agree on
financial matters e.g.: Registration/affiliation fees |
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· Agree on
constitution. Amendments to be made to indicated grappling rules and regulations |
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c)
Wresting Club to apply for affiliation at the South African Wrestling Federation
for wrestling and |
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grappling
http://www.wrestling.org.za “Forms” |
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REASONS FOR
GRAPPLING TO REGISTER/AFFILIATE WITH WRESTLING CLUBS |
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Existing
organized structure within Wrestling |
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Data base
of clubs and grapplers |
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Comprehensive calendar of events (nationally and internationally) |
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Only
channel to compete officially against international opponents |
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Only way to
achieve Protea colours |
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Automatic
affiliation to FILA, CALA, Common Wealth and SASCOC
http://www.fila-wrestling.com |
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INTERNAL
REGULATIONS OF THE WORLD GRAPPLING COMMITTEE |
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Visit the
following hyperlink and download the Regulations of Grappling |
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http://www.fila-wrestling.com/images/documents/grappling/rglmt_wgc__en.pdf
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Internal Regulations of the World Grappling Committee |
 International
Grappling Regulations - Updated on 20 October 2008
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FILA
Requirements for the organization of Grappling International Tournaments
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FILA
Requirements for the organization of Grappling Continental Championships
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FILA
Requirements for the organization of Grappling World Championships
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Grappling
Score sheet
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INFORMATION |
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Licence and insurance:
The FILA licence is mandatory for all international grappling competitions with
more than two participating countries. Every international competition shall be
announced to FILA and added to its official calendar. The FILA insurance will
only apply to competitions which appear in its calendar. The FILA licence allows
its holder to take part in all wrestling styles ruled by FILA, i.e. Freestyle,
Greco-Roman, Female wrestling, Beach wrestling, Grappling, Belt wrestling, and
Pangration Athlima. |
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FILA Constitution and regulations:
In addition to its own specific rules, the World Grappling Committee, is
submitted to the FILA Constitution and various regulations which cover all
aspects of the sport of wrestling. |
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