A grappling combatant is a WRESTLER, an 8-letter term for someone who engages in grappling combat. Grappling combat is a type of physical competition that involves grappling techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other holds. It is a form of unarmed combat that has been practiced since ancient times and is now popular in many martial arts, including judo, jiu-jitsu, sambo, and wrestling.