MARTIAL ARTS

BOXING (part 2)
VICTORY IN THE FIGHT. The following outcomes are possible in a boxing match: a clear…

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PASSIVE WRESTLING
In order to stimulate the active actions of wrestlers, a rule was introduced at the…

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DEFINITION OF THE WINNER IN THE FIGHT
Victory in both types of wrestling is counted in the following cases: a clear victory…

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REQUIREMENTS FOR EQUIPMENT AND APPEARANCE OF THE WRESTLER

Before the bout (before weighing), the judge without fail checks the nails on the hands of athletes: they must be cut short. The presence of bristles on the face is not allowed: the wrestler must have either a neat mature beard, or he must be smoothly shaved on the day of the competition. The hair should be cut short or, at the request of the referee, tied back. Continue reading

PASSIVE WRESTLING

In order to stimulate the active actions of wrestlers, a rule was introduced at the time according to which athletes were punished with penalty points for passive wrestling. Currently, this rule has been canceled, the referee only makes verbal remarks and issues a warning to the “passive” wrestler. However, the more active of the rivals has certain advantages. So, for example, he is allowed to conduct an attacking action from the “standard position”: at the command of the referee, the athlete tries to conduct an attack against the opponent put on the ground for 30 seconds. Continue reading

SCORING

Points are awarded to wrestlers for performing tricks, counters, combinations and defenses:

– A fighter receives one point for transferring an opponent to the ground;

– Two points are awarded for turning the opponent’s shoulders so that his back is at an acute angle to the carpet. This qualifies as a “dangerous situation.” The next point can be awarded if the opponent is held in this position for 5 seconds, which the referee counts; Continue reading

FIGHT
FIGHT, one of the oldest sports, martial arts of two athletes according to certain rules…

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BOXING (part 4)
AGE AND OTHER RESTRICTIONS. In amateur boxing, there are age restrictions. Athletes no younger than…

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FIGHT IN ANCIENTITY
The most ancient of the currently known images of wrestlers date back to 6–4 millennium…

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JUDO
JUDO (the "soft way"), one of the most famous Japanese martial arts, based mainly on…

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