United World Wrestling
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Grappling
2026 UWW Grappling International Rules — gi (Grappling Gi) + no-gi (Grappling) under the global wrestling governing body's submission-grappling discipline
United World Wrestling (UWW) is the global governing body for amateur wrestling (Olympic Freestyle + Greco-Roman) — and since 2014, formal home of a recognized Grappling discipline. UWW Grappling has two formats: Grappling Gi (with kimono, similar to BJJ) and Grappling (no-gi). UWW Grappling matt...
Wrestling
UWW International Wrestling Rules — January 2026 edition (Freestyle + Greco-Roman; PDF at cdn.uww.org/2026-01/wrestling_rules.pdf)
Wrestling is one of the oldest competitive disciplines in human history, depicted in cave drawings dating back 15,000 years and contested at the ancient Olympic Games from 708 BC. It has appeared at every modern Olympic Games since 1896, making it one of the foundational sports of the Olympic pro...
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