This is essentially a ground martial art that controls an opponent's movement, both while standing up and on the ground. The notable styles are Greco-Roman wrestling and Freestyle wrestling.

Amateur wrestling is the most widespread form of sport wrestling. There are two international wrestling styles performed in the Olympic Games under the supervision of FILA (Fédération Internationale des Luttes Associées or International Federation of Associated Wrestling Styles): Freestyle and Greco-Roman. Freestyle is possibly derived from the English Lancashire style.