The World Wrestling Federation is looked upon as a giant in the entertainment world but not so much in wrestling. People all have an opinion on it. To some, this is just entertainment, and then there are fans that go there to see great moves being executed by exceptional athletes. No one can deny that this giant industry can create as much controversy as it wants, it will always be popular and have faithful fans.
Wrestling wasn't invented a couple of centuries ago, but more like millions of years ago when cave men pitted against each other. As we know it, wrestling got popular in Athens during the 86th Olympic Games in the 1800's. Back then, they were wrestling for olive leaves. However, since martial arts contain basic wrestling moves we can safely assume that wrestling moves have been around for thousands of years.
Do you remember when the US went to war in Vietnam? It was also the time of peace and love. In the wrestling world, it was a time known as expansion and centralization. There used to be a lot of little independent wrestling leagues across America but eventually, they were fused together to form a new a alliance and then began a new era...
The wrestling world needed a promotion guy. This person was Vince McMahon Sr. He had his own company - the National Wrestling Federation. He fused with all the little local rivals to create one huge division called the WWWF (world wide wrestling federation). He wanted one thing; he wanted his employees to concentrate on wrestling (classic wrestling) and that's it. Anyone that dared defy him, would be fired soon enough. Even huge wrestlers like the Hulk tasted that medicine when he decided to become a one time actor.
One day, McMahon decided to sell his company and fate had it that his son bought the company. In an interview on TV a couple of years ago, Vince McMahon Jr. said that his father probably never would of agreed to sell him his company if he knew what his plans were. He had a different vision and the McMahon Jr. era started and is still going on today. He had the idea to hire Hogan once again. His most memorable event was Wrestlemania 3 that drew more than 90,000 + fans.
A couple of years ago, Vince had a rival, the (WCW) that was owned at the time by Ted Turner. One day, Turner hired a guy in his organization that almost made WCW bigger than the WWF. His name was Eric Bischoff. Even if it was a long shot, they managed to put in a good fight. Since money can lead the way, McMahon decided he had enough and he bought the WCW from Turner and therefore, the threat was extinguished. Now with the monopoly over both divisions, McMahon could do what he wanted. Perhaps to quench's people's thirst for violence, these days the WWE is showing its share of brutal matches ever since the creation of the hardcore division.
Sunday, 28 March 2010
Saturday, 27 March 2010
Amateur Wrestling
Forget the fact that they are twice as big as you, twice as strong as you and twice as ferocious you. There is just something interesting about watching guys try to prove who is the strongest of the two. It's a battle of egos. Once the match is finished or the evening finished, next thing you know, you can't wait for the next time. That is when you become hooked. There are some that say pro wrestling is not real. They say that the entertainers are merely people in shape that know how to act to entertain the crowds. But whatever the case is, you still have fans lining up to see this entertainment even if they know all the matches are staged.
But the other side of the story is the wrestlers that don't always get the recognition they always deserve so rightfully. But even if it's not as popular, amateur wrestling has its own legion of fans. The Olympic Games committee has agreed that two types of wrestling will be attempted at the games, Greco-Roman and Freestyle wrestling.
Both kind of wrestling are judged in the same way and points accorded depending upon what happens. The major difference is the kind of moves that can be used in the different wrestling divisions. For example any attacks or holds over the waist are totally acceptable in Greco-Roman wrestling but nothing below the waist.
The following is when a point is awarded when wrestling : Lets say the wrestler is standing up and takes his opponent down he will get one point. If someone is down with an opponent on him but escapes he will get one point or if he's really caught in a hold and somehow manages to escape, he will gain a point. Points are also awarded for exposing the back of an opponent whether doing it on offense or as a reversal.
You can certainly earn points in wrestling but you can also lose some if you are not careful. If you don't control your emotions and start acting roughly or decide that you want to hit your adversary you will lose a point. You can't injure an opponent on purpose or decide to use an illegal move to get yourself out of a jam. Remember this is real wrestling, not entertainment. You can also lose points by the following: stepping out of bounds or if you 'inadvertently' make an opponent bleed.
Wrestling matches don't last too long. At most, it will last 6 minutes (3 periods of 2 minutes). Obviously as soon as one of the two wins two periods, he will be declared the winner of the match. A tie breaker will be decided during the third period. The referee will stop a bout at any time during the match if a wrestler gets out of line.
But the other side of the story is the wrestlers that don't always get the recognition they always deserve so rightfully. But even if it's not as popular, amateur wrestling has its own legion of fans. The Olympic Games committee has agreed that two types of wrestling will be attempted at the games, Greco-Roman and Freestyle wrestling.
Both kind of wrestling are judged in the same way and points accorded depending upon what happens. The major difference is the kind of moves that can be used in the different wrestling divisions. For example any attacks or holds over the waist are totally acceptable in Greco-Roman wrestling but nothing below the waist.
The following is when a point is awarded when wrestling : Lets say the wrestler is standing up and takes his opponent down he will get one point. If someone is down with an opponent on him but escapes he will get one point or if he's really caught in a hold and somehow manages to escape, he will gain a point. Points are also awarded for exposing the back of an opponent whether doing it on offense or as a reversal.
You can certainly earn points in wrestling but you can also lose some if you are not careful. If you don't control your emotions and start acting roughly or decide that you want to hit your adversary you will lose a point. You can't injure an opponent on purpose or decide to use an illegal move to get yourself out of a jam. Remember this is real wrestling, not entertainment. You can also lose points by the following: stepping out of bounds or if you 'inadvertently' make an opponent bleed.
Wrestling matches don't last too long. At most, it will last 6 minutes (3 periods of 2 minutes). Obviously as soon as one of the two wins two periods, he will be declared the winner of the match. A tie breaker will be decided during the third period. The referee will stop a bout at any time during the match if a wrestler gets out of line.
Friday, 26 March 2010
Wrestling Tips
When you think of wrestling, you may imagine two guys in the air, running, and beating up each other. Well that's just a part of it. They also need to be very skilled and alert all the time otherwise, they will be on the receiving end of bad maneuvers and lose all the time. There are different kinds of wrestling but the way they fight is similar. If you want to win, you have to start at the basics.
Everything starts by how you place yourself and put your feet on the mat. If you're off balance, you will be thrown off very easily. Your head should be high and knees bent. Tuck elbows inside your body, balance your weight on the feet and finally hold your hands in front of you. If you plan to attack, try to hide it as long as possible.
If you want to lose a match quickly in wrestling, don't move at all. Wrestling is the exact opposite, 50% of your match will be defending yourself and 50% of it offense. To give you an edge, be very quick on your feet.
Let's say that you want to attack, then attack quickly. Do not hesitate for one second. In magic, the hands are always quicker than the eye. Well in wrestling matches, the hands will always be faster than the rest of the body. As long as your hands are ready and free, you're in control. Last tip, your eyes... it is instinct that your eyes keep looking at what you are doing. If you blink, you might be visiting the mat sooner than you think.
A little tip: go for the head! If you control your opponent's head and neck, they will almost be at your mercy. Do this by hooking their arms in an overhead or underhead maneuver. This is good to know but there are a lot more things to know and practice before you can improve and hope to score a much earned victory.
If you want at least a chance to win while you're in a wrestling match, you need to learn to defend yourself also. There are such maneuvers you can learn on the mat. Sometimes the best way to avoid being dragged left and right is to avoid being gripped by your opponent. You will see that there is more than one hold so the more maneuvers you have, the better off you will be.
Remember to move quickly and keep your balance. Try to anticipate your opponent's moves because he is likely to strike faster than you can react if you don't.
Everything starts by how you place yourself and put your feet on the mat. If you're off balance, you will be thrown off very easily. Your head should be high and knees bent. Tuck elbows inside your body, balance your weight on the feet and finally hold your hands in front of you. If you plan to attack, try to hide it as long as possible.
If you want to lose a match quickly in wrestling, don't move at all. Wrestling is the exact opposite, 50% of your match will be defending yourself and 50% of it offense. To give you an edge, be very quick on your feet.
Let's say that you want to attack, then attack quickly. Do not hesitate for one second. In magic, the hands are always quicker than the eye. Well in wrestling matches, the hands will always be faster than the rest of the body. As long as your hands are ready and free, you're in control. Last tip, your eyes... it is instinct that your eyes keep looking at what you are doing. If you blink, you might be visiting the mat sooner than you think.
A little tip: go for the head! If you control your opponent's head and neck, they will almost be at your mercy. Do this by hooking their arms in an overhead or underhead maneuver. This is good to know but there are a lot more things to know and practice before you can improve and hope to score a much earned victory.
If you want at least a chance to win while you're in a wrestling match, you need to learn to defend yourself also. There are such maneuvers you can learn on the mat. Sometimes the best way to avoid being dragged left and right is to avoid being gripped by your opponent. You will see that there is more than one hold so the more maneuvers you have, the better off you will be.
Remember to move quickly and keep your balance. Try to anticipate your opponent's moves because he is likely to strike faster than you can react if you don't.
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