| Freestyle wrestling authorizes leg
holds in the execution of every action.
Freestyle wrestling developed in Great-Britain and in
the United States under the name of catch-as-catch-can and became the
favourite attraction in fairs and popular celebrations during the 19th
century. The goal of this discipline was to bring the adversary’s
shoulder to the ground and almost all holds were allowed. Wrestling in
the United States was an extremely popular sport, and about half a dozen
American presidents practised it: George Washington, Zachary Taylor,
Ulysses Grant, Andrew Johnson, Theodore Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln, etc.
Freestyle wrestling was introduced for the first time in the Saint Louis
Olympic Games in 1904. All 40 wrestlers who participated were of
American nationality. Competition rules were similar to those of
catch-as-catch-can, with some restrictions concerning dangerous holds.
The division of weight categories (47,6 kg, 52,2 kg, 56,7 kg, 61,2 kg,
65,3 kg, 71,7 kg et + 71,7kg) was an important innovation since
wrestling competitions took place in a unique category.
At present, free style wrestling counts seven weight
categories:
55 kg, 60 kg, 66 kg, 74 kg, 84 kg, 96kg and 120 kg
According to the ranking of the last World Cup of
freestyle wrestling, the leading countries in this style are: Russia,
Cuba, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, United States and Turkey. Apart from the
World Cups results which outline the greatest wrestling nations, it must
be noted that countries such as Japan, Korea, Azerbaijan or Kazakhstan
count excellent freestyle wrestlers.
Wrestling rules Des 06.pdf
09_c006_modification_wrestling_rules.pdf
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Greco-Roman wrestling
forbids holds underneath the waist.
The origins of Greco-Roman wrestling should not be
sought in ancient times, since the style practised by the Greeks and the
Romans was actually similar to freestyle wrestling. This style has its
origins in the 19th century and was created by a Napoleon soldier named
Exbroyat. He performed in Lyon fairs what he called “flat hand
wrestling” to differentiate it from other combat sports where hitting
his opponent was allowed. In 1848, he established as a rule, not to
execute holds underneath the waist, and forbid holds and painful
torsions that could hurt the adversary. “Flat hand wrestling”, also
called “French wrestling” developed all throughout Europe and became the
most important sport of the 19th century. The person who created the
expression “Greco-Roman” was the Italian wrestler Basilio Bartoli, who
wanted to underline the interest for Ancient values.
Greco-Roman wrestling was the first style registered
in the Modern Olympic Games in Athens in 1896 and this form of
professional entertainment became a first class amateur sport during the
20th century. Wrestling was never absent from the Olympic programme,
except during the Games in Paris in 1900.
At present, Greco-roman wrestling counts seven weight
categories:
55 kg, 60 kg, 66 kg, 74 kg, 84 kg, 96kg and 120 kg
According to the ranking of the last World Cup of
Greco-Roman wrestling, the leading countries in this style are: Russia,
Hungary, Iran, Georgia, Koree and United States. Apart from the World
Cup results which outline the greatest wrestling nations, it must be
noted that countries such as Cuba, Sweden, Armenia or Egypt count
excellent Greco-Roman wrestlers.
Wrestling rules Des 06.pdf
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| Female wrestling is similar to
freestyle wrestling, but it forbids double head locks (double Nelsons)
which are dangerous for women.
Amateur female wrestling was first practised in France
and Scandinavian countries in the 80s. At the beginning, both styles
experienced a certain evolution, but in the end it was a mere copy of
freestyle wrestling. It was managed by a special FILA committee, under
the direction of Michel Dusson (1984). The first World Championship of
female wrestling was held in Lorenskog (Norway) in 1987. Female
wrestling was admitted for the first time in the Olympic programme on
the occasion of the Athens Olympic Games in 2004.
At present, female style wrestling counts seven weight
categories:
48 kg, 51 kg, 55 kg, 59 kg, 63 kg, 67kg and 72 kg.
Only four categories are in the Olympic program:
48kg, 55kg, 63 kg and 72kg.
According to the ranking of the last World Cup of
female wrestling, the leader countries which prevail in this style are:
China, United States, Japan, Kazakhstan, Ukraine and Canada. Apart from
the World Cups results which outline the greatest wrestling nations, it
must be noted that countries such as Canada, France, Sweden or Poland
count excellent female wrestlers.
Wrestling rules Des 06.pdf
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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 immobilisation techniques such as locks. Grappling plays an
important role in the practice of Mix Martial Arts (MMA) and can be used
as a self-defence technique. It brings together techniques from
Brazilian jiu-jitsu, freestyle wrestling, sambo, judo, and many others.
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.
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 ».
Weight categories are split as follows.
Weight categories are split as follows:
Men 62kg, 70kg, 80kg, 92kg and 125kg
Women 48kg, 55kg, 63kg and 72kg
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