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In wrestling
Wrestling

Wrestling is part of the martial arts. A wrestling match consists of physical engagement between two people in which each wrestler strives to get an advantage over, or control of, the opponent....
, the bear hug (also known as a bodylock) is a grappling
Grappling

Grappling refers to the gripping, handling, and controlling of an opponent without the use of strike , typically through the application of various grappling holds, choke holds, and counters to various hold attempts....
 term for a clinch hold
Grappling hold

A grappling hold is a grappling, wrestling, judo or other martial arts term for a specific grip that is applied to an opponent. Holds are principally used to control the opponent, and to advance in points or grappling position....
 and stand-up grappling position
Grappling position

A grappling position refers the positioning and grappling hold of combatants engaged in grappling. Combatants are said to be in a neutral position if neither is in a more favorable position....
 where the arms are wrapped around the opponent, either around the opponent's chest, midsection, or thighs; sometimes with one or both of the opponents arms pinned to the opponent's body.






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Bear Hug
In wrestling
Wrestling

Wrestling is part of the martial arts. A wrestling match consists of physical engagement between two people in which each wrestler strives to get an advantage over, or control of, the opponent....
, the bear hug (also known as a bodylock) is a grappling
Grappling

Grappling refers to the gripping, handling, and controlling of an opponent without the use of strike , typically through the application of various grappling holds, choke holds, and counters to various hold attempts....
 term for a clinch hold
Grappling hold

A grappling hold is a grappling, wrestling, judo or other martial arts term for a specific grip that is applied to an opponent. Holds are principally used to control the opponent, and to advance in points or grappling position....
 and stand-up grappling position
Grappling position

A grappling position refers the positioning and grappling hold of combatants engaged in grappling. Combatants are said to be in a neutral position if neither is in a more favorable position....
 where the arms are wrapped around the opponent, either around the opponent's chest, midsection, or thighs; sometimes with one or both of the opponents arms pinned to the opponent's body. The hands are locked around the opponent and the opponent is held tightly to the chest. The bear hug is a dominant position
Grappling position

A grappling position refers the positioning and grappling hold of combatants engaged in grappling. Combatants are said to be in a neutral position if neither is in a more favorable position....
, with great control over the opponent, and is often a precursor to a takedown
Takedown (grappling)

A takedown is a martial arts and combat sports term for a technique that involves off-balancing an opponent and bringing him or her to the ground, typically with the combatant performing the takedown landing on top....
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A variation of the bear hug is the inverted bear hug, where one wrestler has his hands locked behind his opponent's mid or lower back and presses his forehead into their sternum, while pulling his locked hands inwards towards himself; forcing his opponent to bend backwards and fall. It is a painful move as much pressure is being exerted onto the opponents sternum, often hurting the back bones and muscles as well as forcing air out of the lungs.

Other Uses


In general, a bear hug is a strong, hearty embrace, as if being hug
Hug

A hug is a form of physical intimacy that usually involves closing or holding the arms around another person or group of persons. The hug is one of the most common human signs of love and affection, along with kissing....
ged by a bear
Bear

Bears are mammals of the family Ursidae. Bears are classified as caniforms, or doglike carnivorans, with the pinnipeds being their closest living relatives....
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In business
Business

A business is a legally recognized organization designed to provide good s and/or Service to consumers. Businesses are predominant in capitalism economies, most being privately owned and formed to earn profit that will increase the wealth of its owners....
, a bear hug is an unsolicited takeover
Takeover

In business, a takeover is the purchase of one company by another . In the UK, the term refers to the acquisition of a public company whose shares are listed on a stock exchange, in contrast to the mergers and acquisitions of a private company....
 bid which is so generous that the shareholders of the target company are very unlikely to refuse.

See also

  • Collar-and-elbow position
    Collar-and-elbow position

    The collar-and-elbow position is a grappling position#Stand-up grappling position where both combatants have a collar tie, and hold the opponent's other arm at the elbow....
  • Double collar tie
    Collar tie

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  • Double underhooks
    Underhook

    An underhook is a grappling term for a grappling hold#Clinch hold that is used to control the opponent. It is performed from any direction by putting an arm under the opponents arm, and holding the opponents midsection or upper body....
  • Pinch grip tie
    Pinch grip tie

    A pinch grip tie is a grappling hold#Clinch hold and grappling position#Stand-up grappling position that is an extension of the over-under position, but having both hands locked behind the opponents back....
  • Over-under position
    Over-under position

    Over-under is a grappling position#Stand-up grappling position in which both combatants have one overhook and one underhook, and is the most common stand-up grappling position in mixed martial arts....