Wrestling Rules
This page provides access to the official rules and regulations governing the sport of wrestling as administered by British Wrestling. Adherence to these established rules is paramount for maintaining the integrity, safety, and fair conduct of all wrestling activities, competitions, and training within our jurisdiction.
British Wrestling largely adheres to the international standards set forth by United World Wrestling (UWW). However, specific instances where deviations or clarifications apply for domestic competition are detailed within the official British Wrestling Competition Regulations document, available below.
Contained within this section are the comprehensive rule sets, including the aforementioned British Wrestling Competition Regulations, for disciplines directly overseen by British Wrestling. Furthermore, links are provided to the official rules of other wrestling styles that are sanctioned and recognised within the broader national and international wrestling framework.
Please note that British Wrestling is actively working towards the development and implementation of a single, consolidated rulebook for future competition seasons to enhance clarity and consistency. We encourage all athletes, coaches, officials, and stakeholders to familiarise themselves thoroughly with the current documentation.
Olympic Disciplines
British Wrestling Competition Regulations
https://britishwrestling.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/BWA-Competition-Regulations-January-2020.pdf
International Wrestling Rules
https://uww.org/governance/olympic-wrestling-rules
Other Disciplines
Beach Wrestling
https://cdn.uww.org/2025-02/beach_wrestling_rules.pdf
Catch Wrestling
https://www.snakepitwigan.com/wp-content/themes/snakepit/Rules-and-Regs.pdf
Cornish Wrestling
https://www.cornishwrestling.co.uk/rule-book/
Cumberland and Westmorland Wrestling
https://www.cwwa.org.uk/association/rules/
Grappling
https://cdn.uww.org/2025-05/grappling_rules_2025.pdf
Amateur MMA
https://cdn.uww.org/2025-08/uww_amateur_mma_rules_-_2025.08.pdf
Pankration
https://cdn.uww.org/2025-08/uww_pankration_rules_-_2025.08.pdf
