FILA grappling
UWW Grappling, formerly known as FILA Grappling, is a non-striking hybrid combat sport sanctioned by United World Wrestling (UWW), formerly the International Federation of Associated Wrestling Styles (FILA). A form of submission wrestling influenced by catch wrestling, freestyle wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, judo, and sambo, UWW Grappling allows various submission holds which replace the pin/fall from wrestling. These submission moves can be applied to force opponents to concede by "tapping out" or verbally submitting to the referee. In 2013 FILA ceased sanctioning the sport amid the turmoil regarding the potential removal of wrestling from the Olympic program.
| Also known as | FILA Grappling |
|---|---|
| Focus | Grappling |
| Hardness | Full contact |
| Creator | United World Wrestling (formerly International Federation of Associated Wrestling Styles) |
| Parenthood | Catch Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Wrestling, Sambo |
| Olympic sport | No |
In September 2014, FILA changed its name to United World Wrestling (UWW) and reintroduced Grappling while creating a new World Grappling Committee under UWW authority.