Grappling is a fighting techniques used by many martial artists around the world. It is a part of many Olympics sports such as wrestling. Grappling is a technique where the exponent grips the opponent and subdues without using strikes. Grappling techniques have been in practice since time immemorial. It is a part of many ancient fighting traditions such as Jujitsu, Sumo etc. Grappling is also a part of the ancient traditional wrestling.

Grappling is a series of techniques used to subjugate opponents in combat. It includes various holds and chokes. Grappling is banned in many modern martial art forms like, boxing, karate, tae kwon do, etc. Grappling techniques are effective in close range fighting. With effective use of grappling techniques, a fighter can defeat an opponent bigger in size. It is not always about sheer physical strength. Judo and jujitsu competitions allow grappling techniques. Various forms of wrestling techniques prevalent around the world use grappling techniques regularly. Wrestlers are known for their physical strength and gripping and holding techniques. Grappling does not involve kicking or punching. Grappling requires a lot of strength and stamina. Grappling techniques are ideal for unarmed combat and as a self defense technique.

The grappling techniques used in Judo bouts include various pinning techniques, choking techniques, and joint locking techniques. Jujitsu techniques too give a lot of emphasis on grappling techniques. These techniques are often used to win bouts and submit the opponents. Grappling techniques can be used both while standing or on the ground. Grappling is used in different ways if different martial art disciplines. For example, in the Japanese martial art form Aikido, grappling is a defensive technique, whereas, in Judo it is used to attack. In ground grappling the winner is decided by the position of dominance. If a fighter is in a dominating position for a certain period of time, he or she is declared as the winner. Grappling is also useful in day to day life.

It is very much possible to subdue an attacker in a street corner effectively with the use of grappling techniques. The military and the police departments all around the world teach grappling techniques to its personnel as street fights are often close range fights. The advantage of grappling in street fights is that the policeman or the military man can overpower the offender without inflicting any physical injury. This makes it an ideal technique in the police academies and military institutions. Generally, grappling is meant for unarmed combat. But some martial art disciplines like the Japanese Aikido, Filipino Eskrima, etc teach grappling with weapons as well. Like all other fighting techniques, grappling too requires many years of dedicated training to master the techniques.