Rough and tumble fighting
Rough and tumble fighting (Rough-and-tumble) was a form of fighting in rural portions of the United States, primarily in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. It was often characterized by the objective of gouging but also included other brutally disfiguring techniques, including biting, and typically took place in order to settle disputes.
| Also known as | Gouging |
|---|---|
| Focus | Self-defense |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Creator | Various |
| Parenthood | European and North American martial arts |
| Olympic sport | No |
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