Editing Grappling (section)

== Use ==
The degree to which grappling is utilized in different fighting systems varies. Some systems, such as [[amateur wrestling]], [[pehlwani]], [[judo]] and [[Brazilian jiu-jitsu]] are exclusively grappling arts and do not allow striking. Some other grappling arts allow some limited forms of striking, for example in [[sumo]] and in [[Eddie Bravo#Grappling Promotional Career|combat jiu jitsu]] it is possible to strike with open hands (slapping).<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.grapplearts.com/sumo-wrestling-practical-techniques-for-the-martial-artist/ |title=Sumo Wrestling: Practical Techniques for the Martial Artist |date=5 April 2013 |access-date=26 October 2021 |archive-date=26 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211026071439/https://www.grapplearts.com/sumo-wrestling-practical-techniques-for-the-martial-artist/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.bjj-spot.com/combat-jiu-jitsu/ |title=What is Combat Jiu-Jitsu? |date=30 January 2018 |access-date=26 October 2021 |archive-date=26 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211026071427/https://www.bjj-spot.com/combat-jiu-jitsu/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Many [[combat sports]], such as [[shooto]] and [[mixed martial arts]] competitions, use both grappling and striking extensively as part of the sport.<ref name=Warriors>{{cite book
| last = Krauss
| first = Erich
| title = Warriors of the Ultimate Fighting Championship
| publisher = Citadel Press Inc.
| date = 1 December 2004
| location = U.S.
| isbn = 0-8065-2657-2}}</ref>
Grappling is not allowed in some martial arts and combat sports, usually for the sake of focusing on other aspects of combat such as [[Punch (strike)|punching]], [[kick]]ing or mêlée weapons. Opponents in these types of matches, however, still grapple with each other occasionally when [[Fatigue (physical)|fatigued]] or in [[pain]]; when either occurs, the [[referee]] will step in and restart the match, sometimes giving a warning to one or both of the fighters. Examples of these include [[boxing]], [[kickboxing]], [[taekwondo]], [[karate]], and [[Fencing (sport)|fencing]]. While prolonged grappling in [[Muay Thai]] will result in a separation of the competitors, the art extensively uses the [[Grappling hold#Clinch hold|clinch hold]] known as a [[Collar tie#Double collar tie|double collar tie]].

Grappling techniques and defenses to grappling techniques are also considered important in [[self-defense]] applications and in [[Police|law enforcement]]. The most common grappling techniques taught for self-defense are escapes from [[grappling hold|holds]] and application of [[Grappling hold#Pain compliance hold|pain compliance techniques]].

Grappling can be trained for self-defense, sport, and mixed martial arts ([[Mixed martial arts|MMA]]) competition.

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