welcome to our site
Date Posted: 21 04 2008
Thank you for your viewing the site of Great Britain Grappling.
WIth the guidence of FILA and the British Wrestling Association,we are dedicated to providing a service for our members in a low key and uncomplicated manner.
The door is open for “likeminded” groups clubs and individuals who want to be part of the excitement that is being generated at an International level with respect to grappling.Last year through various challenges ...we realised our initial goals.. those experiences have , we believe has made us more focused , with respect to providing an International stage for Great Britain Grapplers.
What has been achieved
http://www.gbgrappling.com/index.php/photogallery
The Main Organisations
http://www.fila-wrestling.com/index.php
http://www.britishwrestling.org/
The Potential
http://www.fila-wrestling.com/index.php?option=com_annuaire_fila&Itemid=105
http://www.fila-wrestling.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=111&Itemid=103
The Rules (summary)
http://www.fila-wrestling.com/images/documents/grappling/basic_rules_en.pdf
Jiu-jitsu students will have to learn to execute and defend takedowns from wrestlers and throws from judo and sombo students, while wrestlers will have to learn to finish and defend submissions.
The Grappling Great Britain joining cost, which will be finalised in late June will be nominal, in the absence of current funding/sponsorship, monies raised will be used to offset the travelling and entry costs of future team members,
With all the above in mind we cordially invite you to be part of the “Way Forward” with respect to FILA Grappling
Benefits of Joining Grappling Great Britain (Individuals and clubs)
Training Centre Accreditation
International Recognition
Coach Award Training Scheme
Referee Training Scheme
A real opportunity to represent Great Britain at International and World Level
http://www.fila-wrestling.com/images/documents/grappling/basic_rules_en.pdf
Other Benefits
Tournament Insurance will be absorbed by the entry fee at competions
Discounts on Grappling Mats ,and Trips in Brazil
Discounts on national FILA Grappling Events