Publisher's Synopsis
Catch wrestling (originally Catch-as-catch-can) is a classical hybrid grappling style and combat sport. It was developed by J. G. Chambers in Britain c. 1870. It was popularised by wrestlers of travelling funfairs who developed their own submission holds, or "hooks", into their wrestling to increase their effectiveness against their opponents. Catch wrestling derives from various different international styles of wrestling: several English styles (primarily Lancashire, as well as Cumberland and Westmorland wrestling and Devonshire), Indian pehlwani, and Irish collar-and-elbow wrestling. The training of some modern submission wrestlers, professional wrestlers and mixed martial artists is founded in catch wrestling.
Here is what you will learn in Beginner's Guide Catch Wrestling:
- What is catch wrestling?
- Where did catch wrestling originate?
- Who invented Catch wresting?
- How did Catch wrestling change into professional wrestling?
- How does catch wrestling differ from Judo?
- How does catch wrestling differ from Brazilian Jiu-jitsu?
- How does catch wrestling differ from Russian Sambo?
- What happens in the average Catch Wrestling class?
- Is Catch Wrestling right for Women?
- How often should I train CW, as a beginner?
- Is CW just a sport, or will it teach me self-defence?
- I'm really out of shape: Do I need to get fitter before starting CW?
- What are the belt ranks in CW?
- I'm getting frustrated with my lack of progress: how can I overcome this?
- Guide To Rolling/Sparring
- I get tired quickly when sparring: what can I do?
- I'm scared of sparring what should I do?
- How do I avoid injuries in CW?
- I'm worried about getting cauliflower ear: how do I avoid it?
- Effective Catch Wrestling techniques
