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[[Image:Strikes from guard.tif|thumb|220px|Although the [[guard (grappling)|guard]] is generally considered an advantageous [[grappling position|position]] in pure [[grappling]], [[punch (strike)|punches]] can be very effective from the top.]] |
[[Image:Strikes from guard.tif|thumb|220px|Although the [[guard (grappling)|guard]] is generally considered an advantageous [[grappling position|position]] in pure [[grappling]], [[punch (strike)|punches]] can be very effective from the top.]] |
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'''Ground fighting''' (also '''ground work''' or '''ground game''') is [[hand-to-hand combat]] which takes place while the combatants are on the ground, generally involving [[grappling]]. The term is commonly used in [[mixed martial arts]] and other [[combat sport]]s, as well as various forms of [[martial arts]] to designate the set of techniques employed by a combatant that is on the ground, as opposed to techniques employed in [[stand-up fighting]]. It is the main focus of [[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu]] and is featured in varying amounts in [[Catch wrestling]], [[Judo]], [[Sambo (martial art)|Sambo]], [[Shoot wrestling]] and other styles of [[wrestling]]. |
'''Ground fighting''' (also called '''ground work''' or '''ground game''') is [[hand-to-hand combat]] which takes place while the combatants are on the ground, generally involving [[grappling]]. The term is commonly used in [[mixed martial arts]] and other [[combat sport]]s, as well as various forms of [[martial arts]] to designate the set of techniques employed by a combatant that is on the ground, as opposed to techniques employed in [[stand-up fighting]]. It is the main focus of [[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu]] and is featured in varying amounts in [[Catch wrestling]], [[Judo]], [[Sambo (martial art)|Sambo]], [[Shoot wrestling]] and other styles of [[wrestling]]. |
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Similarly to [[clinch fighting]], ground fighting implies that the combatants are at a very close range, usually involving one or both combatants [[grappling]] the opponent using various [[grappling hold]]s. Depending on the [[grappling position|positioning]] of the combatants, the proximity can allow for techniques such as [[biting]], [[chokehold]]s, [[fish-hooking]], [[eye-gouging]], [[joint lock]]s, [[pressure point techniques]], or various [[strike (attack)|strikes]]. |
Similarly to [[clinch fighting]], ground fighting implies that the combatants are at a very close range, usually involving one or both combatants [[grappling]] the opponent using various [[grappling hold]]s. Depending on the [[grappling position|positioning]] of the combatants, the proximity can allow for techniques such as [[biting]], [[chokehold]]s, [[fish-hooking]], [[eye-gouging]], [[joint lock]]s, [[pressure point techniques]], or various [[strike (attack)|strikes]]. |
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Revision as of 14:39, 23 March 2017
Ground fighting (also called ground work or ground game) is hand-to-hand combat which takes place while the combatants are on the ground, generally involving grappling. The term is commonly used in mixed martial arts and other combat sports, as well as various forms of martial arts to designate the set of techniques employed by a combatant that is on the ground, as opposed to techniques employed in stand-up fighting. It is the main focus of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and is featured in varying amounts in Catch wrestling, Judo, Sambo, Shoot wrestling and other styles of wrestling.
Similarly to clinch fighting, ground fighting implies that the combatants are at a very close range, usually involving one or both combatants grappling the opponent using various grappling holds. Depending on the positioning of the combatants, the proximity can allow for techniques such as biting, chokeholds, fish-hooking, eye-gouging, joint locks, pressure point techniques, or various strikes.
Striking on the ground
Traditionally neglected by most grappling arts, striking on the ground is an important aspect of ground fighting. Typically, a top position is better for various strikes than a bottom position, simply because the combatant in the top position can generate the distance and movement needed for effective strikes, while the bottom combatant is restricted by the ground and by the combatant on top. Another factor is gravity, which is in favor of the top combatant when he or she is striking downwards. In addition, the effect of ground strikes may be amplified, depending on the area struck, by the strike driving the opponent into the ground. The types of strikes that can be employed effectively depend on the particular grappling position, common ones include elbows, headbutts, knees and punches.
See also
References
- Løvstad, Jakob. The Mixed Martial Arts Primer. (PDF format)
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