This type of power combat is called the classic fight, the French fight, but it is believed that the correct name is the Greco-Roman fight. It appeared in ancient Greece, and the Roman Empire developed, and since then the rules of the Greco-Roman struggle have not changed much. And their essence boils down to using the means of certain methods and actions to bring an opponent out of balance and put them on the carpet, with the shoulder blades to the carpet. From here, apparently, the name appeared - “put on the shoulder blades”. Here various hooks, hooks, steps, are forbidden, legs cannot be grabbed by hands.
And the Greco-Roman wrestling technique is the techniques that are held no lower than the belt and the main task of the fighter is to press the opponent to the carpet. Techniques and actions are evaluated on a point scale and athletes, having gained a certain number of points, can win precisely by them, having, for example, performed a throw, hold or reception. Points are awarded by the referee, but there is also the chief referee, who is the main determinant of certain actions of the fighter. For example, points may not be counted for a wrong reception, as well as for passivity in the conduct of the fight, that is, when the athlete evades the fight itself. The Greco-Roman struggle is different in that the duration of the bout is two minutes, but three periods. That is, only six minutes with some interruptions. If the winner is not determined, a draw is held. After that, one of the fighters is allowed to carry out an attack.
Of course, Greco-Roman wrestling has some prohibitions. For example, you can not go on the carpet with a greased body, for example, fat or ointment. It is impossible for the nails on the hands to be too long, an almost obligatory condition is the presence of a handkerchief, since the carpet cannot be stained, and a wrestler can stain it after it can accidentally “drop” into the nose. Even the Greco-Roman struggle implies complete submission to the judge, and entering into bickering with him in case of loss is prohibited.
Greco-Roman wrestlers can fight, both in the stance and in the stalls, that is, lying down. It is still important to unbalance the opponent and lay him on the carpet. Throws, shots, captures are very successful in the fight.
The clothes of the wrestlers are somewhat specific. These are swimming trunks, tights, soft sneakers called "wrestling shoes", socks. Wrestlers perform, as a rule, in enclosed spaces, where the temperature regime allows this, although it happens that some competitions are also held in open areas.
The Greco-Roman struggle is believed to be a struggle of strength, flexibility and mind. Strength is one of the main criteria, because here one cannot defeat the enemy with some technical techniques alone. In wrestling, training to work out the so-called “bridge” occupies a special place - this is when the wrestler is upside down, and his arms and legs are bent and due to this his body is located far from the floor. The back is constantly bent and therefore needs to be flexible. In addition to the "bridge", acrobatic exercises are included in the training - a somersault, a wheel, a handstand, sometimes rondata, running. Athletes make safety falls. Joints are developed; they must be flexible and resilient. Sometimes the Greco-Roman wrestling technique provides for various falls and the athlete must be able to perform them with safety for himself. Athletes are also involved in running, weight lifting, and outdoor games are also part of the training .
Of course, wrestlers have more than once to go on the mat in sparring. But athletes also deal with mannequins, the weight of mannequins sometimes exceeds the weight of a person. This Greco-Roman wrestling provides for endurance, which develops in training fights. But the most important thing is that the athlete must be determined to win and not be afraid of anything, then he will definitely win!