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However, here is a short summary of what we know about it so far.
You can also use our COMPARE app to see how Kokawa stacks up against some other traditional styles of wrestling!
You can also use our COMPARE app to see how Kokawa stacks up against some other traditional styles of wrestling!
Kokawa
Kokawa is a traditional wrestling style, originating from Hausa settlements, Nigeria.It doesn’t allow grips on the opponent's garments, and allows grip fighting/changing grips during the match.
Techniques
Regarding Kokawa's arsenal of techniques, we know that leg grabs are allowed, and that pins are not utilized.We don't yet have knowledge on whether leg techniques (hooks, sweeps, ect.), submission holds and striking are trained or allowed in competition.
Objective
Throw the opponent to the ground or make him post with his hands on the ground to keep balance.Competition
The matches traditionally take place on dirt or sand. We don't yet know what the usual match duration is.We don't know if any weight classes are established. Neither, if women are allowed to participate in Kokawa competitions or not.