There are 2 positions used to begin wrestling. Although there are many variations and styles used, these are the fundamental versions you’ll see.
The 4 orientations are the relational positions in which wrestlers orbit eachother attempting to execute a technique.
Taking hold of the jacket to throw is called a ‘hitch’. There are four most common hitches based upon grabbing the collar, label, elbow, cuff or waist. They are categorised by being even or uneven hitches.
One of the basic techniques to learn. In the Devon, this movement was known as the Inside-lock. In Cornish Wrestling, this move is known as the ‘Crook’ because of the way the foot is wound round and crooked around the opponent’s leg – reminiscent of the Shepherd who uses a Crook to control the flock. The crooks are the equivalent to the ‘gari’ throws in Judo.
A variant of the Fore hip. The important difference between the Fore hip and the Cross hip is the orientation.
The Fore hip is one of the most basic techniques to learn. It is a staple method of the Cornish style, and usually one of the first to be taught. This technique is the Westcountry equivalent to the ‘goshi’ throws in Judo.