Greco-Roman Wrestling Rules Summary

Objective

• Wrestle the opponent and win by pin or points.
• Popular worldwide, featured in the Olympic Games.

Contest Structure

• Matches are between two similarly weighted people on a 9m diameter mat.
• Wrestlers wear red or blue.
• Only the torso and upper body can be used; no leg attacks are allowed.

Winning the Match

• Win by Pin:
  • Pin opponent’s shoulder blades to the mat for 1 second.
  • Known as a win by fall or pin.
• Win by Points:
  • If no pin, score points in different ways:
    • Takedown: Worth 2-5 points depending on the type.
    • Escape: 1 point for escaping a defensive position.
    • Reversal: 1 point for taking control from a defensive position.
    • Exposure: 2-3 points for exposing opponent’s back.
    • Penalty Points: Awarded for opponent's illegal moves.

Match Format

• Two periods of 3 minutes each.
• Must win 2 periods to win the match.
• If tied, a third period determines the winner.

Scoring Details

• Caution Points:
  • Awarded if a wrestler commits illegal move or rule violation.
  • Out of bounds and passivity also result in penalty points.
• Par Terre Position:
  • Ordered after a caution; one wrestler on top, other on bottom.
  • Clinch allows the top wrestler to have the advantage.
• Period Dynamics:
  • Each period has 1-minute sub-periods, switching positions.

Special Wins

• Technical Superiority:
  • 8-point advantage results in immediate win.
• Win by Injury, Forfeit, Disqualification:
  • If opponent cannot continue or commits repeated cautions.

Additional Information

• Watching matches helps clarify rules.
• Suggestions to watch videos on other wrestling forms.

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