description UWW Grappling Overview
UWW Grappling is the official submission grappling discipline governed by United World Wrestling, the international body for the sport of wrestling. The style encompasses both gi and no-gi formats, allowing competitors to use joint locks and chokeholds to secure submissions. It was formally integrated into the organization's competitive structure following the formation of a World Grappling Committee. The sport is intended for wrestlers, judokas, and mixed martial artists seeking a ruleset focused on ground fighting.
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What is UWW Grappling?
UWW Grappling is the official submission-grappling discipline governed by United World Wrestling. It covers both gi and no-gi competition formats.
Can UWW Grappling competitors use chokeholds?
Yes, UWW Grappling allows chokeholds as submission techniques. Joint locks are also part of the discipline's submission-focused rules.
What is the difference between gi and no-gi UWW Grappling?
Gi grappling is performed in a traditional jacket and clothing format, while no-gi grappling removes the gi. UWW Grappling officially encompasses both formats.
Is UWW Grappling connected to wrestling?
Yes, it is governed by United World Wrestling, the international body for wrestling. The discipline extends that organization into submission grappling with joint locks and chokeholds.
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