Summary:
Wrestling is a competitive event where combatants test their strength and skills to beat the opponent. It is all about gaining the dominating position, putting the opponents in a stranglehold, and making them hapless. Wrestling is an art that needs muscular strength and stamina. With its dynamic techniques of takedowns, throws, pins, joint locks, and grappling holds, the contests become absorbing and entertaining to watch. There are many different styles of wrestling that are practiced, and each style has its own techniques and set of rules. Owing to its effectiveness, wrestling has made a remarkable influence on other martial arts and military combats as well. Wrestling is one of the most popular combat sports in the world and is also possibly the oldest. The term wrestling is used interchangeably as either an umbrella term for wrestling arts as a whole or as shorthand for any specific vein.
One of the burning questions answered in this martial arts book...
Is wrestling really older than the bible?
Beyond this book, keep an eye out for my future release on wrestling itself, where I delve deeper into its history, origins and folklore. Sign up to the mailing list to be notified when it is published.
Which martial arts are in the "way of the 69 Fists"
Way of the 69 Fists is not at all dissimilar from a quick reference martial arts encyclopedia. At least, this is how it was intended when written. Inside its pages, you will find sixty-nine different martial art disciplines. I summarize their history and origins, their standing today, with an additional glance at interesting folklore and effects on popular culture. The following martial arts are covered:
Aikido, Bokator, Boxing, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Bushido, Capoeira, Chess boxing, Chuck Norris System (Chun Kuk Do), Close quarters combat, Defendu, Eskrima, Fencing, Filipino martial arts, Grappling, Greco-Roman wrestling, Han mu do, Hand-to-hand combat, Hapkido, Hwa Rang Do, Hybrid, Jeet kune do, Jieishudan, Judo, Jujutsu, Kajukenbo, Kapu kuialua, Karate, Kempo, Kendo, Kickboxing, Kino mutai, Krabi krabong, Krav maga, Kuk Sool Won, Kuk Sul Do®️, Kung fu, Kyokushin, Mixed martial arts, Moo Duk Kwan, Moo Yea-Do, Mounted combat, Muay Boran, Muay Thai, Ninjutsu, Pankration, Sambo, Sanda, Sanshou, Savate, Self-defense, Shootfighting, Shooto, Silat, Stick fighting, Submission wrestling, Sumo, Sword fighting, Systema, Taekkyeon, Taekwondo, Tai chi, Tang soo do, Thaing, Tricking, Vale tudo, Wing chun, Wushu, Wu Shu Kwan, Xtreme Martial Arts.
