Narodno rvanje is a style of traditional wrestling

Folk wrestling

A folk wrestling style is a traditional wrestling discipline which may or may not be codified as a modern sport. Most human cultures have developed their own sort of grappling style unique from other styles practiced...

 in Serbia

Serbia

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In Narodno rvanje it is usual to begin a match with opponents steeping in to ring and take one of the following holds :

1. Back hold : the wrestlers lock the arms behind opponents back in full fingers grip.

1. Belt hold : the wrestlers grab each others belts or pants.

1. Chest hold : this hold has two variations:
   1. The wrestlers start by putting their arms on the side of their opponent's chest, or
   2. Right arm on the side of their opponent's chest and hold opponent's right elbow with their left arm.

But the opponents may disengage from the holds and start as it is usual in other stiles such as greco-roman wrestling

Greco-Roman wrestling

Greco-Roman wrestling is a style of wrestling that is practised worldwide. It was contested at the first modern Olympic Games in 1896 and has been included in every edition of the summer Olympics held since 1908. Two wrestlers are scored for their performance in three two-minute periods, which can...

depending on the rules of the tournament. The objective is to throw and pin your opponent to the ground. All types of throws are legal, and even double leg take-down can be seen. And on some festivals the wrestlers may even wear traditional clothing from their respective area as effort to preserve culture.