Vocabulario Clave de los Deportes de Combate - Hapkido

a Korean martial art that focuses on joint locks, throws, and strikes for self-defense

relating to North or South Korea, their people, culture, or language

any type of sports that include fighting which are especially originated in the Far East, such as judo, kung fu, etc.

to prevent someone or something from being damaged or harmed

a hard hit made with a closed fist

the act of delivering a blow with the foot

a technique used to off-balance, lift, or propel an opponent to the ground, scoring points or achieving a dominant position

a grappling technique that hyperextends, twists, or compresses a joint to force submission or control an opponent, commonly used in martial arts like judo, jiu-jitsu, or MMA

someone who plays against another player in a game, contest, etc.

the physical and mental strength required for activity, work, etc.

a period of one hundred years

a person who establishes an organization, business, institution, or other undertaking

a country that is in East Asia and made up of many islands

the manner in which something takes place or is accomplished

to bring something into existence or make something happen

to make a person or thing better

to do or play something many times to become good at it

to reduce the strength of something or keep it within limits

to cause injury or physical pain to yourself or someone else

the ability in a person that makes them think, feel, or imagine

the act of directing your attention and energy toward a particular thing or task

the personal quality of behaving properly and keeping one's actions under control

the action of taking air into the lungs and sending it out again

not showing worry, anger, or other strong emotions

admiration for someone or something because of their achievements, qualities, etc.

to bend the head or upper body forward as a gesture of respect, greeting, thanks, or acknowledgment

someone who teaches things to people, particularly in a school

someone who is or was in the same class as you at school or college

someone who has just started to learn or do something; a person who is new to a field or activity

a belt that signifies a beginner's rank in martial arts, indicating the starting level of proficiency

a colored band worn in some martial arts to indicate a practitioner's rank or level

a belt that signifies a high rank or level of proficiency achieved through training and testing in martial arts

a period of time that is made up of twelve months, particularly one that starts on January first and ends on December thirty-first

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

the actions taken by an individual to protect themselves or their property from harm or damage

an established way of thinking or doing something among a specific group of people