traditional wrestling
Indigenous combat sport
Traditional wrestling refers to indigenous or folk styles of grappling that developed within specific cultures before modern standardized rules.
These regional forms—Mongolian bökh, Turkish yağlı güreş, Senegalese laamb, Indian kushti—emphasize throws, holds, and pinning techniques unique to their origins.
Traditional wrestling often carries cultural and ceremonial significance beyond sport: Traditional wrestling matches mark harvest festivals throughout Central Asia.
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- grapplingClose-quarters combat technique
- holdMaintain in grasp
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sand pit · dirt floor · grip · folkstyle · catch as catch can · mat · balance · loincloth · bare · earth · takedown · body slam · yokozuna · strength · headlock · opponent · muscle · reversal
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Unrestricted grappling competition
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