Combat wrestling offers a middle ground between No Gi Jiu Jitsu and Sambo, in many ways bringing in the best elements of both. Although Combat Wrestling has been producing incredible talent in Japan for a long time, it has only been an international sport for 4 years. It allows a wide variety of submissions, but places a high degree of emphasis on throws and takedowns by scoring them based on quality and amplitude.
The full rules can be found here, but below will follow a quick primer.
Fighters wear wrestling or sambo shoes, red or blue shorts, and a matched or neutral rashguard top.
Fights are won via submission, by achieving a 12 point margin, or by having the most points at the end of five minutes.
Takedowns are awarded 1, 2, or 4 points depending on quality (see video below for examples.)
1 point will be awarded for mount or back control.
Pins will be awarded 1, 2, or 4 points based on duration.
Matches will be restarted standing if a pin or submission is not applied within 30 seconds.
The use of full guard is not allowed.
The use of heel hooks is not allowed.
The use of head scissors, can openers or other spinal locks are not allowed.
Please refer to the following video for scoring examples and more.
