#Webinar

Webinar Schedule: Sports Psychology – Preparing an Athlete for Competition

Tuesday, February 23, 2021 - 15:54 By United World Wrestling Press

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French
Time:  9h00 Zurich (UTC+1) 3h00 (New York)
Expert:  Gerard Santoro
Link to Register:  https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1JcTZh6IRB-MSBRYr8lHOw 

Russian
Time:  11h00 Zurich (UTC+1) 5h00 (New York)
Expert:  Malkhaz Davitashvili
Link to Register:  https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_H-NN32e9S4ex6tx2iAf5sQ 

Arabic
Time:  16h00 Zurich (UTC+1) 10h00 (New York)
Expert:  Dr. Nermin Rafiq
Link to Register:  https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jnL7IqRPQH-N0OqR_QTNmw 

English
Time:  18h00 Zurich (UTC+1) 12h00 (New York)
Expert:  Dr. Judy Goss
Link to Register:  https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SQy2cwYqS7iTr7IJjiUkkw 

Spanish
Time:  20h00 Zurich (UTC+1) 14h00 (New York)
Expert: Dr. Magaly Zeron
Link to Register:  https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__Ii-fVyjQdmLWrmIDZJGTQ 

Key Reminders for the Webinars:
•    Each NF must have a minimum of 5 coaches register to attend one of the webinars.  The NF’s can choose any coaches they feel will benefit from this topic.  
•    Each participant must register in advance before attending the webinar.
•    Each participant that attends will receive a certificate for attendance that can be used for professional development.  They must enter their correct name and email address to receive the certificate.

If you have any questions, please contact Zach Errett at zach.errett@unitedworldwrestling.org.
 

UWW and Iran sign MoU to bring Chouke under Associated Styles

Sunday, April 20, 2025 - 13:07 By United World Wrestling Press

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CORSIER-SUR-VEVEY, Switzerland (April 20) — United World Wrestling and the Iran Wrestling Federation took a significant step to promote Choukhe, signing a four-year Memorandum of Understanding.

The MoU will enable both organizations to work together to promote and protect Chouke, a traditional form of wrestling, under the UWW Associated Styles.

Both UWW and the Iranian federation will also work to develop Chouke under their umbrella. This agreement's objective is to facilitate the protection, development, and promotion of Chouke. As per the agreement, both parties will hold regular meetings to exchange ideas and share knowledge.

Chouke is a traditional form of wrestling in Iran with wrestlers performing on mud in a marked circular ring. Each bout is of five minutes with more than one bout conducted at the same time. In case of a tie with a one-minute break, three minutes of extra time are added. Within three minutes, the wrestler who earns the first point will be the winner.

This style of wrestling does not allow the wrestler to touch his opponent's legs. The bout can only be fought with grips above the waist. There are different ways to score points in Chouke.

One point is awarded for a takedown, two points are awarded if a throw is completed outside the ring, and one if completed inside. Most other moves award only one point. A fall occurs when even one shoulder touches the ground.

Both wrestlers have to wear the official clothes to compete in Chouke. A t-shirt, a special jacket and a short are considered to be official outfit. The shirt must be long enough to go below the waist and the sleeves be long till the elbow. A strong cloth belt must be tied around the waist of the wrestlers and is fixed at the back and the wrestlers compete barefoot.

The old form of wrestling has a special place in Iranian history, and the agreement will help with its growth and development in Iran. UWW's commitment to work closely with the Iran federation for Chouke is in line with its vision to grow and promote all the traditional forms of the oldest form of the sport.