Wrestling

Wrestling is part of the martial arts. A wrestling match consists of physical engagement between two people in which each wrestler strives to get an advantage over, or control of, the opponent.

Physical techniques used, include clinching, holding, locking, application of leverage and takedowns. Today there are a wide range of styles with varying rules.
Particular wrestling styles, have particular rules. Also, one can distinguish between traditional and non-traditional styles of wrestling, and wrestling techniques found in military hand-to-hand combat and self-defence systems.

Some of the earliest references to wrestling, can be found in wrestling mythology.The Mahabharata describes the encounter between the accomplished wrestlers Bhima and Jarasandha.The Epic of Gilgamesh: Gilgamesh established his credibility as a leader, after wrestling Enkidu.Greek mythology celebrates the rise of Zeus as ruler of the earth after a wrestling match with his father, Cronus. Both Heracles and Theseus were famous for their wrestling against man and beast.