Grappling is a form of combat sport or martial arts focused on techniques involving holds, locks, and ground fighting. Unlike striking arts, which emphasize hitting an opponent, grappling concentrates on controlling, subduing, or submitting an opponent through various physical maneuvers. It plays a crucial role in many martial arts and combat sports. History and Evolution Ancient Origins Grappling has ancient roots and can be traced back to early combat systems. Early forms of wrestling, including Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling, were

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a full-contact combat sport that allows a wide variety of fighting techniques and skills from a mixture of martial arts traditions and disciplines. Competitors in MMA use elements from various martial arts to engage in both striking and grappling, making it a versatile and dynamic sport. History Origins MMA’s origins can be traced back to ancient combat sports. The concept of combining various martial arts into one competition has roots in ancient Greece with Pankration,