Ringen

Art

Ringen("Wrestling")

Overview

Medieval German wrestling system documented in fight manuals (Fechtbücher). Includes both sportive wrestling (Ringen) and combat wrestling (Kampfringen) with joint breaks and strikes. Part of the HEMA tradition.

Country of Origin

Germany

Founded

— Medieval era

Also known as

German WrestlingKampfringen

Combat Effectiveness

Overall Combat Rating

6/10

History & Origin

Lineage & Key Figures

Lineage

Structure & Training

Signature Techniques

Ringen am Schwert (wrestling at the sword)Kampfringen techniques

Core Technique Classes

ThrowsJoint locksArm barsBody locksClinch fightingStrikes (Kampfringen)

Sub-Types

HEMAhistorical wrestling

Competition

Medical & Safety

Danger Rating

high/10

Sources & References

[1] Finley, Jessica. Medieval Wrestling: The Fight Books' Teachings on Grappling. Freelance Academy Press, 2014. — link

[2] Talhoffer, Hans. Fechtbuch. 1467 (historical manuscript).

Geography & Status

Status

Competitive SportActive

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