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Chidaoba

C
PLAYERS
2 at a time
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Outdoor
MATERIALS
HOW TO PLAY
1

Two wrestlers each grip the other's short jacket at the shoulders and waist before the match begins.

2

Using only throws, trips, and lifts, each competitor tries to bring their opponent's back or shoulders to the ground.

3

Letting go of the jacket during an exchange is usually a foul and stops the action.

4

A clean throw that lands the opponent on their back ends the round immediately.

5

Winners can be decided by a single fall or by best-of-three rounds depending on the group's preference.