Catch-as-Catch-Can is defined as “using or making due with whatever means are available”. Jiu-jitsu translates to “the gentle art” and Judo translates to “the gentle way”. Catch as Catch Can Wrestling is regarded throughout the world as “the violent art,” as it is considered the most aggressive of these popular styles. It is also the father of Olympic Freestyle Wrestling (once commonly known as Amateur Catch as Catch Can) and Collegiate Folkstyle Wrestling.
Hundreds of years old, it originated in Lancashire England and its dominance in matches against other wrestling styles gained worldwide notoriety around the mid 1800’s. During this same time it found its way to North America via immigrants and world travelers and became the top sport in America by the turn of the 20th century. This grappling art is comprised of takedowns, throws, ground based wrestling rides, breakdowns and transitions combined with a surplus of excruciating submission holds. The term “No Holds Barred” originated with Catch Wrestling, as there are no illegal submissions, holds, pins or takedowns, which makes it extremely effective and efficient for both combat sports and self defense.
At Snake Pit U.S.A. we proudly carry on the history and tradition of the legendary Snake Pit name here in the United States alongside our affiliates around the world. We have combined the American Catch Wrestling philosophy of “submission from any position” and merged it with the original “old school” violent takedowns, and painful wrestling techniques and submissions from Wigan, England, the birthplace of Catch as Catch Can Wrestling.
With a proud heritage in both lineages, and a Coaches Association with immeasurable knowledge and expertise in this field, we believe we have formed one of the most formidable and complete grappling programs to date. Our program is designed to take you from novice grappler (Journeyman-1) to Catch Wrestling Coach. However, that doesn’t mean it can’t be used to compliment your current grappling program or skill level by enhancing it with more solid takedowns, breakdowns, ground control (rides), escapes, reversals, transitions and endless submissions.
As a member of Snake pit U.S.A. you will have the opportunity to gain extensive technical knowledge in REAL Catch as Catch Can Wrestling and earn the certified skill levels as follows:
- Journeyman: levels 1 and 2
- Ripper: levels 1 and 2
- Shooter: levels 1 and 2
- Hooker: levels 1 and 2
Plus Coaching certifications available exclusively to Representative/Affiliate Coaches!
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SNAKE PIT U.S.A./ICWF/USA CATCH WRESTLING SANCTIONED RULE SET & WEIGHT CLASSES.
BEST TWO OUT OF THREE (5 Point Negative Point system) ONLY used in the case of a draw. Three, Five Minute Rounds.
RULES:
- Snake Pit USA uses the age old “Best of Three” match system with a modern approach. When we say best of three, it means you must win 2 out of three rounds or win one, and stop your opponent from winning any. So, if one round is won via sub or pin and no other rounds are won by either wrestler, then the win goes to the wrestler who took one round. Again, the only way to win a round is by Submission or a Three Count Pin.
- Which leads us to this: If nobody secures a Round or it is tied 1 to 1 over the course of three rounds then we go to the 5 point system scorekeeper.
FIVE POINT SYSTEM: - Each Wrestler will start every round with 5 points. If you are thrown feet above head, retreat out of bounds twice (will be warned first infraction) or are called for passivity three times (Referee will give two warnings) you will lose 1 Point. Pulling guard or “butt scooting” will also result in the loss of 1 point.
- Please keep in mind, you will start each round again with 5 Points. The Five Point system is ONLY used in the case of a draw. There will be no overtime rounds. If and only when needed, the Wrestler with the most remaining points from a possible 15 points wins.
NO HOLDS BARRED: - ALL Submissions and Takedowns are Legal with a few small exceptions. There will be No hair pulling, eye gouging, groin attacks of any kind or small joint (fingers/toes) manipulation is permitted.
NOTE: - If an athlete is choked unconscious he/she will have 1 minute (same time as used between rounds) to recover. If the wrestler can show the referee that he or she can continue at the end of the 1 min round break and the corner has not thrown in the towel, then the match will continue.
Keep in mind the referee has the absolute authority to call a match if a wrestler is severely injured or choked unconscious and they believe it is unsafe for the wrestler to continue.
PINNING: - You CANNOT Pin yourself.
- You cannot be Pinned while in control of a Submission attack off your back. The Wrestler under attack must escape and reestablish positive control before a pin will be counted.
- EXAMPLES:
- You cannot be pinned while going for a Triangle or an Arm Bar, etc. off your back unless your opponent fully escapes first, and as stated above, gains full control, and then goes for the pin.
- Same as attacking with a choke or crank from rear mount. If your opponent rolls you onto your back while you have positional control, it will not be counted as a pin.
UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT: - Any unsportsmanlike conduct, towards your opponent, the referee or event staff will immediately result in your removal from the Facility. This is the only warning you will receive. No refunds will be given.
- This also includes foul language, inappropriate behavior. Children will be present and this will be a professional event.
WEIGHT CLASSES:
MENS:
200-up: Heavyweight
175-199: Middleweight
174-under: Lightweight
WOMENS:
ABSOLUTE/OPEN WEIGHT
If you have any questions or concerns about this event please feel free to email us at: Contact@SnakePitUSA.com
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