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

aïkido, aïkido (art martial japonais)
a premier mixed martial arts organization known for its high-level competitions featuring fighters from various disciplines

Championnat d'Ultimate Fighting, Organisation d'Ultimate Fighting
any type of sports that include fighting which are especially originated in the Far East, such as judo, kung fu, etc.

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

kung-fu, 功夫 (gōngfu)
a Korean martial art characterized by its emphasis on high kicks and jumping and spinning kicks

taekwondo, taekwondo (arts martiaux coréens)
a martial art and sport that emphasizes grappling and throwing techniques, originated in Japan

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

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

karaté, arts martiaux
a Japanese martial art that focuses on swordsmanship with bamboo swords and protective armor

kendo, kendō
a Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music

capoeira, capoëra
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 brésilien, jiu-jitsu brésilien (sport de combat)
a traditional form of Thai martial arts characterized by its emphasis on practical fighting techniques

Muay Boran, Art martial traditionnel thaï
a Korean martial art that focuses on joint locks, throws, and strikes for self-defense

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

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

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

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

para judo, judo adapté
a martial art in which two people fight using long and thin swords

escrime
a combar sport where individuals with physical disabilities engage in fencing while seated in a wheelchair

l'escrime en fauteuil roulant, l'escrime pour personnes en fauteuil roulant
the skill or art of using a sword, typically in combat or as a sport

escrime, maniement de l'épée
a defensive technique in fencing where a fighter deflects or blocks an opponent's attack with their weapon

parade, déviation
a form of mixed martial arts competition held within an enclosed, caged area

combat en cage, lutte en cage
a sport in which two players hold each other while trying to throw or force the other one to the ground

lutte
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

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

lutte gréco-romaine, lutte greco-romaine
a wrestling technique used to gain control over an opponent by taking them down to the mat or ground

amenée au sol, technique de projection
a technique used by a wrestler to escape from a disadvantaged position and gain control over their opponent

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

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

une manœuvre d'évasion, une échappatoire
a situation that occurs when one wrestler holds both of the opponent's shoulders on the mat simultaneously for a specified period

prise de tombé, ponton
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

tombe proche, fausse chute
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

garde, position de garde
a wrestling move where a wrestler jumps and kicks their opponent while in mid-air

coup de pied sauté, dropkick
(professional wrestling) the situation when a good character switches to a bad character

le retournement de talon, le changement de camp
(combat sports) a kicking technique where the leg is thrust outward from the body's side, typically targeting an opponent's midsection or legs

coup de pied latéral, coup de pied de côté
a technique in martial arts where a fighter thrusts their foot forward to create distance

coup de pied poussé, pied de poussée
a combat sport that blends striking and grappling techniques from various disciplines, both standing and on the ground

arts martiaux mixtes, combat libre
a submission technique in combat sports where pressure is applied to the opponent's ankle joint by hooking their heel

crochet de talon, clef de talon
(combat sports) the imaginary line down the middle of a fighter's body

ligne médiane, ligne centrale
a weight class in combat sports, typically including competitors weighing up to 51 kg

poids mouche, catégorie poids mouche
a weight class in combat sports, typically including boxers or mixed martial artists weighing between 52.2 and 53.5 kg

poids coq, bantam
a weight class in combat sports for fighters who weigh between 56 and 57 kg

poids plume, catégorie poids plume
a weight between lightweight and middleweight in boxing and other sports, usually between 63 and 67 kilograms

poids superléger, poids super-léger
(in wrestling and boxing) a weight in the heaviest category which is above 91kg

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

poids moyen, category de poids moyen
a weight class in boxing and mixed martial arts for competitors who weigh between 76 and 79 kg

mi-lourd, mi-lourdes
a weight class in boxing or wrestling for competitors who weigh between 85 and 90.7 kg

poids cruiser, poids moyen-lourd
a weight class in combat sports, typically for competitors weighing over a specific limit, often above 91 kg

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

sumo, lutte sumo
a sporting match in which individuals wrestle

match de lutte, combat de lutte
a form of martial arts known for its practical self-defense techniques

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

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

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

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