Beach wrestling guide

Beach Wrestling: Rules, History, and How To Get Started

Beach wrestling is a wrestling sport held on sand. It’s widely practiced all around the world by men and women. But what exactly is beach wrestling, and what makes it different from other wrestling styles?  Beach wrestling, aka sand wrestling, is an international wrestling style for men and women performed on beach sand. It’s popular…

Difference between wrestling and grappling

Grappling Vs Wrestling | Differences Between Grappling and Wrestling

Grappling and wrestling are both terms you are probably familiar with. However, unless you are an experienced wrestler or grappler you might not know the difference between the two. So then what is the difference between wrestling and grappling? The difference between wrestling and grappling is that grappling is an umbrella term for many martial…

Can you suplex in high school wrestling

Are Suplexes Allowed In Folkstyle Wrestling?

The suplex is a very well-known takedown in freestyle and Greco-roman wrestling. However, many people view the suplex as a dangerous takedown. For this reason, you might wonder if the suplex is allowed in folkstyle wrestling that is practiced in American high schools and Colleges.  A suplex is not allowed in folkstyle wrestling because of the danger…

Luta Livre

Luta Livre: A Guide To No Gi Brazilian Submission Wrestling

Luta Livre is an amazing martial art that often gets overlooked. This grappling art combines kicks and punches with aggressive takedowns and ground control. Its strong influences from catch wrestling and its Vale Tudo (anything goes) style make it an early form of Brazilian MMA.  Luta livre is a martial art and grappling sport. It…