Grappling by definition, in martial arts, is any style or mix of styles that comprises techniques that rely on grabbing and controlling the opponent using body leverage as a way of achieving the supremacy through throws and take downs, pins and submissions, as oposed to “striking” martial arts that focus on knocking out and/or hurting the opponent.
Common examples of striking martial arts are Box, Muay Thai, Karate, Tae-kwon-do, Kickbox and Savate. Styles that can be qualified as grappling martial arts are Judo, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Sambo and Olympic Wrestling, among some others.
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