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Glossary for Freestyle Wrestling

Freestyle Wrestling: 6 documented terms. Among them Takedown.

Clinch / Standing GrapplingClinch

Close-range standing grappling tie used to control opponents, strike, or transition to takedowns.

Concept / Principle United States
Kata-guruma / Shoulder Wheel肩車

Classic Judo and wrestling throw where the opponent is hoisted horizontally across the attacker's shoulders.

Concept / Principle Japan
Mat BurnMat Burn

Friction abrasion caused by dragging insteps, knees, or toes across grappling mats.

Concept / Principle United States
Sambo / Combat SamboСамбо / Боевое Самбо

Russian martial art and combat sport synthesizing Judo throws, leg locks, and striking.

Concept / Principle Russia
Takedown / Leg AttackTakedown

Wrestling technique of driving the opponent off balance to the mat by attacking their legs.

Concept / Principle United States
Turtle PositionKamenoko / Turtle

Defensive ground position where the bottom practitioner curls tightly on knees and elbows.

Concept / Principle United States