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Gouren

G
PLAYERS
2 (plus a referee)
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Both
MATERIALS
HOW TO PLAY
1

Two wrestlers grip each other by the jacket, using only their hands above the waist.

2

Each tries to throw the other so that both shoulder blades touch the ground at the same time, called a "flat back."

3

A full flat-back throw ends the match immediately in the thrower's favor.

4

A throw where the opponent lands on their side or partially scores fewer points, tallied by the referee.

5

Wrestlers who release the grip, strike, or grab below the waist receive a caution, and the match resumes from a standing position.