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Grappling

Range of techniques used in many disciplines, styles and martial arts

—country of origin
—first recorded
—not on the Olympic programme
4disciplines & variants
—international bodies

Grappling is a combat sports and strength sport, part of wrestling. Wikidata lists 4 disciplines or variants under it.

Grappling
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Disciplines and variants

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Bear hugGrappling clinch hold and stand-up grappling positionThrowMartial arts term for a grappling technique
Catch wrestlingClassical hybrid grappling style that was developed in Britain circa 1870
ShindenkaiCombat sport organization