Catch wrestling absorbed a number of influences through the years among them Pehlwani from the Indian subcontinent.
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The growth of mixed martial arts (MMA) in the country has kindled interest in the grappling arts such as Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ), judo, and Olympic wrestling. An athlete looking for a more diversified ground game, however, can seek tuition in other little-known yet equally formidable disciplines, such as catch wrestling.