What is grappling?

Answer 1

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grappling

Answer 2

Grappling refers to the gripping, handling and controlling of an opponent without the use of striking, typically through the application of various grappling holds. A grappler is a person who predominantly practices grappling in martial arts or combat sports. Grappling can be used in both a standing position, where it is known as stand-up grappling, and on the ground, where it is known as ground grappling. Grappling is an essential part of both clinch fighting and ground fighting.

Answer 3

1.
1. An iron shaft with claws at one end, usually thrown by a rope and used for grasping and holding, especially one for drawing and holding an enemy ship alongside. Also called grapnel, grappling, grappling hook, grappling iron.
2. Nautical. See grapnel.
2. The act of grappling.
3.
1. A struggle or contest in which the participants attempt to clutch or grip each other.
2. A struggle for superiority or dominance.


v. grap·pled, grap·pling, grap·ples
v. tr.

1. To seize and hold, as with a grapple.
2. To seize firmly, as with the hands.


v. intr.

1. To hold onto something with or as if with a grapple.
2. To use a grapple or similar device, as for dragging.
3. To struggle, in or as if in wrestling: grappled with their consciences; grapple with the political realities of our time.


[Middle English grapel, from Old French grapil, diminutive of grape, hook. See grape.]

Answer 4

Grappling is another word for wrestling. Real wrestling. Judo, Sambo,Sumo, and Budo are various types of grappling. It simply means to tussle and control an opponent with a lock or hold. Boxers, when they clinch, come dangerously close to grappling, something not allowed in boxing. (Or karate or Kung Fu)...It is also used in colloquial speech to refer to "grappling or wrestling" with issues, moral, political, financial, etc. In that sense it comes close to being a figure of speech. We can imagine the problem being the other wrestler, and our minds, representing us, trying to deal with the problem as a wrestlers deals with an opponent. Grapplers are wrestlers!

Answer 5

Grappling is a part of the mat wrestling style. It's when the opponents are "locking up" while still on their feet.

Answer 6

Grappling with a decision means going over it and worrying about it.

Answer 7

As per my American Heritage Dictionary Grappling : To use an iron shaft with claws at one end, especially one used for drawing an enemy ship alongside. To seize and hold fast. To grasp or grip frimly as in wrestling. To struggle emotionally (an example would br grappling with one's conscience).

Answer 8

Grappling is based on Brazilian Jujitsu. It is a form of ground fighting based on chokeholds, pressure points and submission holds.

Answer 9

Wrestling

Answer 10

It's like wrestling, but it's usually the part of martial arts training that deals with wrestling, especially when both ppl are on the ground and in very close quarters.