The Rules of Freestyle Wrestling - EXPLAINED!

Ninh explains - The Rules of Freestyle Wresting (this is different from Greco Roman of NCAA Wrestling). This a variation of amateur wrestling that is very popular worldwide and is contested at the Olympic Games. Similar to NCAA or Folkstyle Wrestling, but very different from Sumo or Greco-Roman wrestling.

Watch this short beginner’s tutorial video guide on how to wrestle in Olympic Freestyle wrestling.
Learn about takedowns, reversals, escapes, par terre, pin, throws of grand amplitude and more.

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Video: Copyright IOC, UWA (I do not own any video footage and claim fair use).
Images: Google (Various)
Music: ‘The Drive’ by Kevin MacLeod
Narrated, Directed and Produced by Ninh Ly

[NinhLyUK]

A lot of people have commented on the fact that certain rules in this video no longer applies.
I had to cover all my bases, as the new version of the UWA wrestling rulebook (as of April) does have these rules.
People all seem to think they know the rules, but when I check in the rulebook - it's not the case.
Thanks for your continued support, and as always like share & subscribe :)

[marcomarkproductions]

there was me thinking the point was to get the person out of the circle

[kenmograd]

This and “professional wrestling” share a common ancestor in catch wrestling, which would explain how former gold medalist Kurt Angle transitioned seamlessly into being a WWE superstar.

[chikarayleigh]

For people who are still not cleared, the difference between this and Greco-Roman is that in Greco-Roman you don't attack the legs or use them to attack.

[GhostRider-hyzt]

One time I was in a match and the dude kept head butting me. Gotta love those free points.

[shubhayanmandal]

Who is here after Ravi Kumar win by fall in Olympic 👀

[ajbrock]

escape is worth no points, exposure is always 2 not 3 (that’s a folkstyle rule), and a tie isn’t a “judges decision.” there are specific criteria that that’s based on who scored last, highest scoring move, etc, it’s known as “winning by criteria

[michaelhowe]

I've been competing in wrestling since I was 6 and I've been competing in rugby for almost 3 years now. Rugby and wrestling can go hand to hand real well. And for many reasons too

[baibhavkumarpanda]

Thank you so much for using Sushil Kumar's bout for this video, Indian represent !

[chrisgrudge]

Catch wrestling might be worth looking into for a video

[rintinton]

1:42 ayo what was he doing with that hand!?

[bibidish]

🎉😂 I needed this video for my tournament

[EffectiveMartialArts]

Great video, thanks for the upload!
- Patrick

[carlosc]

Thank you for your video, now it all makes sense...

[sirmigz]

This has been very helpful. God bless you

[legendarysportmastercaster]

3:17 This turns things to quick in this video

[j.r.stewart]

Where did you get these highlights Nihn? Very good stuff here. I wish I can like this a hundred times. Great job.

[clutchconnorfilms]

You can’t score an escape in freestyle and exposure is always 2 it can’t be 3 that’s only in folk style

[LeotheTiger]

I used to always get this version and the Greco-Roman variety mixed up. It might be because they both happen on the same type of mat.

[hangchetha]

2012 is the best Olympic game video on internet