Hey! Unfortunately we don't yet have a full-scale article on Ringen.
However, here is a short summary of what we know about it so far.
You can also use our COMPARE app to see how Ringen stacks up against some other traditional styles of wrestling!
You can also use our COMPARE app to see how Ringen stacks up against some other traditional styles of wrestling!
Ringen
Ringen is a traditional wrestling style, originating from Germany.It allows grips on the opponent's garments, and allows grip fighting/changing grips during the match.
Techniques
Regarding Ringen's arsenal of techniques, we know that leg techniques (hooks, sweeps, ect.) are allowed.We don't yet have knowledge on whether leg grabs, pins, submission holds and striking are trained or allowed in competition.
Objective
Throw the opponent to the ground.Competition
We don't yet know where (on what surface) the matches traditionally take place. We also don't have information about the usual match duration.We don't know if any weight classes are established. Neither, if women are allowed to participate in Ringen competitions or not.