Catch-as-Catch-Can Wrestling

Catch-as-Catch-Can wrestling is a style of wrestling that emphasizes versatility and submission holds, allowing any part of the body to be used to gain an advantage. Originating in 19th-century England and popularized in the United States, it focuses on clinching, pinning, and applying various holds and joint locks to control or defeat an opponent. Unlike traditional folk or folkstyle wrestling, it encourages a more aggressive, improvisational approach, and often includes both pinning and submission tactics. Its fluid, adaptable nature has influenced modern professional wrestling and mixed martial arts.