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Hand-to-hand combat on the ground
This article is about hand-to-hand combat. For other uses of ground work, see Groundwork (disambiguation).
Traditionally neglected by most grappling arts, striking on the ground is an important aspect of ground fighting. Typically, a top position is better for various strikes than a bottom position, simply because the combatant in the top position can generate the distance and movement needed for effective strikes, while the bottom combatant is restricted by the ground and by the combatant on top. Another factor is gravity, which is in favor of the top combatant when they are striking downwards. In addition, the effect of ground strikes may be amplified, depending on the area struck, by the strike driving the opponent into the ground. The types of strikes that can be employed effectively depend on the particular grappling position. Common strikes include elbows, headbutts, knees and punches.
Gallery
Although the guard is generally considered an advantageous position in pure grappling, punches can be very effective from the top.
Although the guard is generally considered an advantageous position in pure grappling, punches can be very effective from the top.
Bas-relief of knee mount. Located at Angkor Wat(1100's A.D.) in the Kingdom of Cambodia.
Submission lock on grounded opponent in Silat Minangkabau.
Ground fighting from Pehlwani in a drawing from 1825.
Drawing of ground fighting in Indian wrestling(1792 A.D.).
Ground fighting in Indian wrestling.
Ground fighting in Judo.
Ground fighting in Capoeira
Ground fighting in Senegalese wrestling
Ground fighting in Sambo
Ground fighting in Sambo
Ground fighting in Sambo
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