Question about the rules of Greco-Roman

[Mister]

In Greco-Roman wrestling, I've heard that no leg attacks are allowed. That would mean there are no DL or SL TDs. Is this true??

If it is, how do they do their takedowns and throws? Do they use sweeps and reaps like judo? Or do they just pick you up and slam you?

BTW, are there any hip throws in wrestling? I saw them once in a wrestling book in almost the same way judo does them. It didnt say what style of wrestling it was though.

[IPON]

In Greco-Roman wrestling, I've heard that no leg attacks are allowed. That would mean there are no DL or SL TDs. Is this true??

Correct nothing below the waist

If it is, how do they do their takedowns and throws? Do they use sweeps and reaps like judo? Or do they just pick you up and slam you?

All upperbody. Throws and suplexes

BTW, are there any hip throws in wrestling? I saw them once in a wrestling book in almost the same way judo does them. It didnt say what style of wrestling it was though.

Definately hip throws and there is also a judo technique (can't remember the name) that's similar to a fireman's carry.

[darrianation]

Greco-Roman: is the oldest wrestling style, and very popular in some parts of the world. Like Freestyle, Greco-Roman concentrates on taking your opponent to the mat and exposing his back, but without using or attacking the legs. Points for takedowns and exposures are nearly identical between Freestyle and Greco-Roman, so long as legs are not used. Both Freestyle and Greco-Roman, in addition to Judo, are recognized Olympic sports.

Folkstyle (scholastic): is the style common to high school and college competition in the United States. As the name implies, the style was developed in the U.S., and is not used in international competition. Folkstyle concentrates on control, with points awarded for controlling an opponent for lengths of time longer then when under control. The wrestler on top must constantly work towards a pin while the wrestler on the bottom must continually try to escape or reverse. Folkstyle is similar to freestyle in that for some of the time both wrestlers are on their feet and attempting to take each other to the mat in order to gain control.

Freestyle: concentrates on attacking the entire body of the opponent. Wrestlers start on their feet, and points are accumulated by taking the opponent to the mat and exposing his back. Matches are one five minute period in the open and high school divisions, and two periods with a short break in between for younger age groups.

Since the emphasis in freestyle is on attack and exposure, just controlling the opponent from on top with no continuous back exposure is considered a stalemate, and both wrestlers are brought to their feet after a short time in order for the bout to continue.

Also, since back exposure is emphasized, a wrestler can easily score points or pin himself by exposing his own back unless he is careful how he performs his moves.

One more very important point about both Freestyle and Greco-Roman is that there is no penalty for failed moves. If a wrestler attempts a takedown and ends up being taken down by his opponent, his opponent does not score points.