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Glossary for Greco-Roman Wrestling
Greco-Roman 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 BurnFriction abrasion caused by dragging insteps, knees, or toes across grappling mats.
Concept / Principle United States
Sambo / Combat SamboСамбо / Боевое СамбоRussian martial art and combat sport synthesizing Judo throws, leg locks, and striking.
Concept / Principle Russia
Takedown / Leg AttackTakedownWrestling technique of driving the opponent off balance to the mat by attacking their legs.
Concept / Principle United States
Turtle PositionKamenoko / TurtleDefensive ground position where the bottom practitioner curls tightly on knees and elbows.
Concept / Principle United States
