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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 Gogari stacks up against some other traditional styles of wrestling!
You can also use our COMPARE app to see how Gogari stacks up against some other traditional styles of wrestling!
Gogari
Gogari (Гогари) is a traditional wrestling style, originating from Avar settlements in Dagestan, Russian Federation.It allows grips on the opponent's garments, and allows grip fighting/changing grips during the match.
Techniques
Regarding Gogari's arsenal of techniques, we know that leg techniques (hooks, sweeps, ect.) and submission holds are allowed, and that leg grabs, pins and striking are not utilized.Standing jointlocks and chokes were once allowed.
Objective
Throw the opponent on his back.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 Gogari competitions or not.