Catch wrestling

Catch wrestling is a traditional grappling art focused on controlling and submitting an opponent through holds, locks, and pinning techniques. Originating in 19th-century England and gaining popularity in the United States, it emphasizes both leverage and aggressive tactics, often encouraging a fluid, improvisational style. Practitioners train to exploit openings for submissions like armbars and chokeholds, while strategically controlling their opponent on the ground. Catch wrestling has influenced modern submission grappling and mixed martial arts, valuing adaptability, technique, and mental toughness in both sport and self-defense contexts.