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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 Qielixi stacks up against some other traditional styles of wrestling!
You can also use our COMPARE app to see how Qielixi stacks up against some other traditional styles of wrestling!
Qielixi
Qielixi (Uyghur Qielixi; 切里西) is a traditional wrestling style, originating from Xinjiang autonomous region, China.It allows grips on the opponent's garments, and doesn’t allow grip fighting/changing grips during the match.
The opponent's belt is gripped at the beginning of the bout, and is held throughout.
Techniques
Regarding Qielixi's arsenal of techniques, we know that leg techniques (hooks, sweeps, ect.) are allowed, and that leg grabs, pins, submission holds and striking are not utilized.Objective
Throw the opponent to the ground.Competition
The matches traditionally take place on carpet or grass/sand. We don't yet know what the usual match duration is.There are no established weight classes - you could end up wrestling someone who is twice your size!
Women are not allowed to participate in Qielixi competitions.