RealTalkAJ

I’ll be explaining why folkstyle wrestling focuses on control.

Why Folkstyle focuses on control

Folkstyle focuses on control intentionally and unintentionally because it rewards time spent on top. At first I wanted to only apply it to college wrestling but it proves true even in the earlier divisions as well. It could also explain why there’s a referee position that’s exclusive to folk. Compared to Freestyle and Greco it helps establish its own identity in the sport.

Final thoughts

Let’s review the points made again.

Folkstyle wrestling focuses on control because they reward time spent on top.

This also explains how it’s different from the international styles that emphasize more on exposure.

What do you think though?

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