Grappling

Grappling ( handle methods that handle combat) is an element of many martial arts and includes lever, throws, bring to the ground, task handles, choke holds and other handholds of any kind The various techniques aim to bring the enemy in a disadvantageous position for him and him then to immobilize and / or to force them to task. Grappling can also be connected with punches and kicks.

The natural instinct convinces a man to want to slow down the situation in an attack by trying to grab the opponent. Frequent result of such a situation is the grappling, which makes it possible to control the movements of the enemy. By the development of principles and rules (eg the prohibition of punches and kicks ) emerged various competitions and martial arts, martial arts such as Luta Livre, Nihon Jujutsu, Judo, Glima, wrestling, Shuaijiao, Qin Na, Daitō - ryū Aiki - Jujutsu, Aikido, Brazilian Jiu- Jitsu, etc. elements of these martial arts are usually also part of other systems. Some martial arts have their own names for grappling. In Eskrima such as the Grappling is called Dumog, in many Wushu styles, it is highly Chinese Qin Na Na Kum and Cantonese called.

Sticky hands

The method of adhesive hands is also a form of grappling. They are found as " Kiu Sao " in Weng Chun Kung Fu and as " Chi Sao " for example, in Wing Chun Kung Fu. When " pushing hands " is referred to in the Tuishou Taijiquan ( Tai Chi west ). In many Kung Fu styles the "sticky hands " serve as an introduction to the coverage of an opponent in a duel. The aim is to overcome the punch and kick distance to start throws, lever and choke holds can.

Grappling in the gun battle

In many Chinese Wushu styles, traditional Kenjutsu, Aiki - Jujutsu, in, Aikido, Koryu Jujutsu, Hapkido and in some Kali, Arnis, Eskrima styles, etc. grappling is also used if both opponents are armed.

Unlike the Grappling

The Grappling forms a contrast to shock and impact stressed martial arts such as taekwondo, boxing, kickboxing as well as some karate styles in which the gripping and throwing the opponent is (almost) completely prohibited or is not taught.

Competitions

The World Wrestling Federation hosted FILA 2008 Grappling World Championships in Lucerne for the first time. There are two forms of competition, with the so-called Gi is fought in a Keikogi and Nogi, in which the athletes wear pants and a shirt. In 2010 the Polish Gorlice also the first European Championships instead, was fought in which besides the two variants in the full-contact version of Combat.

The North American Grappling Association ( NAGA ) is the world's largest operators and association of grapplers with about 200,000 members. Since its founding 19 years ago, the NAGA has performed more than 400 Grappling tournaments. 2013 NAGA had organized more than 59 tournaments worldwide in 18 U.S. states and 5 countries. On 1 January 2014, NAGA is - North American Grappling Association usher in the 19th year of the competition. Led by founder and NAGA 30-year experienced martial arts veteran, Kipp Kollar, saith the NAGA a young, well-established and technically developed Grappling community to sharing the NAGA Vision: The common goal of supporting the sport and grappling as a family event to establish in addition to traditional martial arts, and this in more than 5 countries worldwide.