Grappling · practical guide
Positions, takedowns, submissions, Gi and No-Gi, competition rules and the role of grappling in the BORETS training system.
Grappling is a broad term for non-striking competition that combines takedowns, positional control and permitted submissions. The exact techniques, scoring and restrictions come from the event rules, so the word ‘grappling’ alone does not fully define a match.
BJJ has its own system of positions, belts and Gi and No-Gi competition. Grappling is often used for a broader no-gi format in which stand-up wrestling and other submission-wrestling traditions may play a larger role. In practice, much of the technical foundation overlaps.
Leg attacks, distance management, takedowns and control after the fall help an athlete decide where the match continues. This is why BORETS integrates freestyle-wrestling elements into BJJ and No-Gi preparation.
In training, the partner stops immediately after a clear tap or verbal signal. Permitted techniques depend on age, level and group rules; advanced techniques are not introduced simply because they appear in a professional video.
A beginner only needs clean sportswear without pockets or metal parts, water and a willingness to follow the rules. A BORETS coordinator will match the group to age, experience and location.
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Tell us the athlete’s age, experience, and preferred location. A coordinator will check the current schedule, answer your questions, and recommend a specific group.
