Formation and main directions of development of Grappling in Ukraine

Abstract

Purpose: identify the socio-historical foundations of the formation and main directions of development of Grappling in Ukraine. Marterials and methods. The following methods were used in the study: analysis of literary and informational digital sources, normative documents; historical method; method of analogies; system analysis; comparative-historical method. Results: the analysis of literature sources and normative documents on the conditions of formation and development of Grappling in Ukraine is carried out. It has been found that martial arts such as Kyokushin Kaikan karate, VTKA kickboxing, mixed martial arts (MMA), Ukrainian belt wrestling, hopak hand-to-hand combat, taekwondo, and beach wrestling have been officially recognized as sports over the last decade. Among the recognized sports since 2017 is grappling. The formation and development of grappling in Ukraine are directly related to the activities of the Federation of Pankration of Ukraine. Mainly thanks to this organization, the grappling federation of Ukraine was created. In recent years, a powerful National Grappling Team has been formed, which currently numbers 64 people. The development of normative documentation on the sport ensured the holding of competitions and the opening of grappling branches in children's youth sports schools. The planned funding for training camps and competitions for 2021 has increased almost threefold compared to 2020. Conclusions. The following main socio-historical principles of formation and development of Grappling as a sport in Ukraine are determined: active development of this sport in the world; active work of international organizations, such as Submission Fighting World Federation, United World Wrestling, NAGA, Grapplers Quest, International Amateur Wrestling Federation, International Federation of Associated Wrestling Styles and others; creation of the Federation of Pankration of Ukraine and inclusion of grappling as an amateur discipline in the program of competitions in pankration; close cooperation of the Grappling Federation of Ukraine with the International Organization UWW; creation of a grappling federation in Ukraine and its branches. Among the main areas of Grappling development in Ukraine should be noted competitive activities and education. The development of grappling is evidenced by the growth of financial support from the state. Keywords: Grappling international organizations, pankration, Grappling Federation of Ukraine.