Wrestling holds, that were permissible, were named and documented in the book: Wrestling - The Admiral Lord Mount-Evans Style. This book laid out certain ground rules and regulations to govern UK wrestling. The permissible holds were illustrated and explanatory text was also provided alongside. Also the rules of contest, illegal holds, championship weights and other information were provided in the book.

The Nelson: It was one of the most widely used moves in UK wrestling. The Nelson was easy to apply and difficult to counter.

Ground quarter: Both wrestlers are on their knees, the attacker applies a grapple to the opponent twisting the opponent’s head.

Ground Half: Attacker is behind the opponent, grapple is applied to the head using both hands, and pressure is applied to the neck of the opponent.

Standing Full: Wrestlers are in standing position, attacker is behind the opponent, and he locks his arms behind opponent’s head while lifting both his hands up.

The Chancery: It was a head lock, which was applied from the side or from the front. Although many wrestlers in UK wrestling used it, it could be countered easily.

Side head: Attacker stands and applies a side head grapple to opponent’s head, the opponent is on his knees.

Front head: Both wrestlers are in a standing position; the opponent is bent forward, and attacker applies a grapple to his head.

Ground head: The opponent lies on the mat, his face upturned; the attacker applies a grapple to his head lying on top of him.

Waist Hold: This hold could be used for grappling as well as obtaining pin falls. It could be countered very easily by Face Clawing, or Ankle Grab, it was one of the most widely used moves in UK wrestling.

The Arm Lever: It was a highly effective move that could not be countered easily. It was so versatile that, it could be used for both ground wrestling and normal wrestling. Some times attackers sat on the opponents while applying the hold, thus ensuring an easy submission fall for them.