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Collegiate Wrestling
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Collegiate Wrestling
Collegiate Wrestling
Collegiate wrestling is an American form of College wrestling with no ring which is governed by pinning down offensivelyan opponent in order to win.
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Jail House Rock or JHR
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Jail House Rock or JHR
Jail House Rock or JHR
By Chris Crudelli
Although there is a lot of controversy debating the existence of this as an actual art form, practitioners and popular legend has it that it is a hybrid style developed in the U.S. amongst urban gang members and prisoners.
Although it seems there are different regional styles which vary greatly in content and methodology, the guiding principal of the system seems to be one of constant improvisation, deflection and effectiveness... -
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Calinda / Kalenda
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Calinda / Kalenda
Calinda (sometimes known or spelt as Kalenda).
By Chris Crudelli
Calinda is Afro-Caribbean form of stick fighting which is practiced today in Haiti, Trinidad and Tobago.
Although we are unclear of its exact origin, it is believed to have originated from Africa where it moved to the Caribbean through its practice by slaves. Most commonly nowadays it can be seen in its dance form at festivals and carnivals throughout the Caribbean, the most well known of which takes... -
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Tinku
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Tinku
Tinku
By Chris Crudelli
Participants and spectators wear brightly coloured cloaks and woven hats that are typical to the region. Weapons may be used during the Tinku fights... -
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