a Japanese martial art that focuses on redirecting an opponent's energy rather than meeting force with force

aikido, aikidō
a premier mixed martial arts organization known for its high-level competitions featuring fighters from various disciplines

Campeonato de Lucha Definitiva, Campeonato de Artes Marciales Mixtas
any type of sports that include fighting which are especially originated in the Far East, such as judo, kung fu, etc.

arte marcial
a Chinese martial art encompassing a wide range of fighting styles and techniques

kung fu, kung fu (arte marcial)
a Korean martial art characterized by its emphasis on high kicks and jumping and spinning kicks

taekwondo, taekwondo (arte marcial coreano)
a martial art and sport that emphasizes grappling and throwing techniques, originated in Japan

judo, el judo
a Japanese martial art and combat sport that focuses on ground fighting and grappling techniques

jiu-jitsu, judo de suelo
a martial art that involves striking and blocking techniques, typically practiced for self-defense, sport, or physical fitness

karate, karateka
a Japanese martial art that focuses on swordsmanship with bamboo swords and protective armor

kendo, la práctica del kendo
a Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music

capoeira, arte marcial brasileña
a Chinese full-contact fighting system incorporating punches, kicks, throws, and sweeps

Sanda, Sanshou
a combat sport that focuses on grappling and ground fighting techniques

jiu-jitsu brasileño, jiu-jitsu de Brasil
a traditional form of Thai martial arts characterized by its emphasis on practical fighting techniques

Muay Boran, arte marcial tradicional tailandés
a Korean martial art that focuses on joint locks, throws, and strikes for self-defense

hapkido, hapkidō
a martial art that originated in Russia, emphasizing grappling techniques and self-defense

sambo, sambo (arte marcial ruso)
a sport in which fighters wear special gloves and use only their fists to hit each other

boxeo, box
the adapted version of taekwondo for athletes with physical disabilities, allowing them to participate in the sport

para taekwondo, taekwondo adaptado
the practice of judo adapted for athletes with physical disabilities, emphasizing techniques suitable for their abilities and circumstances

parajudo, judo adaptado
a combar sport where individuals with physical disabilities engage in fencing while seated in a wheelchair

esgrima en silla de ruedas, esgrima para personas con discapacidad motora
the skill or art of using a sword, typically in combat or as a sport

esgrima, artes marciales con espada
a defensive technique in fencing where a fighter deflects or blocks an opponent's attack with their weapon

parada, desvío
a form of mixed martial arts competition held within an enclosed, caged area

lucha de jaulas, combate en jaula
a sport in which two players hold each other while trying to throw or force the other one to the ground

lucha libre
a form of combat sport where opponents grapple and attempt to pin each other to the mat using various techniques, emphasizing takedowns and ground control

lucha libre, lucha estilo libre
a style of wrestling where holds below the waist are prohibited, emphasizing throws and takedowns

lucha grecorromana, lucha greco-romana
a wrestling technique used to gain control over an opponent by taking them down to the mat or ground

derribo, toma de control
a technique used by a wrestler to escape from a disadvantaged position and gain control over their opponent

reversa, contrarresto
a technique used by a wrestler to reverse their opponent's position from the bottom to the top

cambio, reversa
a maneuver used by a wrestler to break free from their opponent's hold or pinning attempt

maniobra de escape, escape
a situation that occurs when one wrestler holds both of the opponent's shoulders on the mat simultaneously for a specified period

pinned, detención
a situation in wrestling when a wrestler almost pins their opponent, achieving a count of two but not the full three required for a pin

casi caída, casi derribo
the defensive stance and positioning that athletes adopt to protect themselves from attacks while maintaining readiness to counter in combat sports like boxing and fencing

guardia, posición de defensa
a wrestling move where a wrestler jumps and kicks their opponent while in mid-air

patada voladora, patada en el aire
(professional wrestling) the situation when a good character switches to a bad character

cambio de bando, vuelta de talón
(combat sports) a kicking technique where the leg is thrust outward from the body's side, typically targeting an opponent's midsection or legs

patada lateral, patada de lado
a technique in martial arts where a fighter thrusts their foot forward to create distance

pata de empuje, patada de empuje
a combat sport that blends striking and grappling techniques from various disciplines, both standing and on the ground

artes marciales mixtas, artes marciales combinadas
a submission technique in combat sports where pressure is applied to the opponent's ankle joint by hooking their heel

gancho al talón, tracción de talón
(combat sports) the imaginary line down the middle of a fighter's body

línea central, línea de centro
a weight class in combat sports, typically including competitors weighing up to 51 kg

peso mosca, categoría de peso mosca
a weight class in combat sports, typically including boxers or mixed martial artists weighing between 52.2 and 53.5 kg

peso gallo, categoría gallo
a weight class in combat sports for fighters who weigh between 56 and 57 kg

peso pluma, pluma
a weight between lightweight and middleweight in boxing and other sports, usually between 63 and 67 kilograms

peso wélter
(in wrestling and boxing) a weight in the heaviest category which is above 91kg

peso pesado
a weight class in boxing and other combat sports, typically for competitors weighing between 70 and 73 kg

peso medio, categoría de peso medio
a weight class in boxing and mixed martial arts for competitors who weigh between 76 and 79 kg

semipesado, peso semipesado
a weight class in boxing or wrestling for competitors who weigh between 85 and 90.7 kg

peso crucero, categoría crucero
a weight class in combat sports, typically for competitors weighing over a specific limit, often above 91 kg

superpeso pesado, super pesado
a Japanese combat sport where two wrestlers aim to force each other out of a ring or to the ground

lucha sumo, sumo
a form of martial arts known for its practical self-defense techniques

Krav Maga, arte marcial Krav Maga
an ancient Greek martial art combining boxing and wrestling techniques

pankracio, pankratón
(in professional wrestling) the act of touching a teammate to switch places in a match

el relevo, el toque
(of wrestlers or boxers) to let go of or come out of a grappling position, particularly when asked by the referee

separarse
