Submission Wrestling & Mixed Martial Arts Competition

By Wayne Truter

Submission wrestling is not that different from other martial arts like Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo or Sambo. This is because you get to use the same techniques when you fight an opponent using non-lethal force to make them submit.

When we say non-lethal force in submission wrestling, this means taking the opponent down through holds, pins or locks without strikes or kicks.

Most people who get into submission wrestling do it for one of three things. This is to stay fit, know how to defend oneself or compete. In fact a lot of people decide to enter a tournament not only within the submission wrestling organization but also mixed martial arts competitions like the UFC.

Stalling is simply defined as someone who refuses to get into contact with another competitor. A verbal warning will be given the first time. Should there be a 2nd or 3rd offense, corresponding points will be deducted. If this happens for the fourth time, the competitor will be disqualified from the match.

Because neck cranks and twisters are a bit dangerous, it is only legal in the advanced division. Players in the intermediate division may however use the twister setup then execute a banana split or calf slicer.

Points are scored if the player is able to control the opponent for a minimum of 3 full seconds. You are awarded for mounting, when your opponent is flat on the ground or if you are able to stand to a person's back with both of their knees on the ground.

Since submission wrestling is a non-contact sport, no one is allowed to bite, eye gouge, hair pull, head butt, lock fingers or toes, spit and strike an opponent. If any of these illegal techniques are done, you will be immediately disqualified.

Wrestlers on the other hand may perform leg locks and straight ankle locks. Although slamming is prohibited, it can be done if the referee sees that this is a takedown.

One of the most popular ones today is the UFC or Ultimate Fighting Championships where you get to compete against other fighters using the same or different submission wrestling style to determine who the better fighter is.

If possible, join training camps and watch instructional videos because new techniques are made everyday and old ones that are still in use are just as effective as they were before. You have to learn to make changes immediately if things are not working because this could mean the difference between victory and defeat.

Do you think you can take submission wrestling and win in a mixed martial arts competition? The only one who can answer that is you.

So what are you waiting for? Join a gym that has submission wrestling as part of their program. Anyone can learn this sport so it doesn't matter how old you are or what is your gender. The important thing is that you are willing to learn the principles that make up submission wrestling work. - 30532

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