Connexion
a Japanese martial art that focuses on redirecting an opponent's energy rather than meeting force with force
aïkido
a premier mixed martial arts organization known for its high-level competitions featuring fighters from various disciplines
Ultimate Fighting Championship
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
a Korean martial art characterized by its emphasis on high kicks and jumping and spinning kicks
taekwondo
a martial art and sport that emphasizes grappling and throwing techniques, originated in Japan
judo
a Japanese martial art and combat sport that focuses on ground fighting and grappling techniques
jiu-jitsu
a martial art that involves striking and blocking techniques, typically practiced for self-defense, sport, or physical fitness
karaté
a Japanese martial art that focuses on swordsmanship with bamboo swords and protective armor
kendo
a Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music
capoeira
a Chinese full-contact fighting system incorporating punches, kicks, throws, and sweeps
sanda
a combat sport that focuses on grappling and ground fighting techniques
Jiu Jitsu brésilien
a traditional form of Thai martial arts characterized by its emphasis on practical fighting techniques
Muay Boran
a Korean martial art that focuses on joint locks, throws, and strikes for self-defense
hapkido
a martial art that originated in Russia, emphasizing grappling techniques and self-defense
sambo
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
pour le taekwondo
the practice of judo adapted for athletes with physical disabilities, emphasizing techniques suitable for their abilities and circumstances
para-judo
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
clôture en fauteuil roulant
the skill or art of using a sword, typically in combat or as a sport
maniement d'épée
a defensive technique in fencing where a fighter deflects or blocks an opponent's attack with their weapon
parade
a form of mixed martial arts competition held within an enclosed, caged area
combat 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
a style of wrestling where holds below the waist are prohibited, emphasizing throws and takedowns
Lutte gréco-romaine
a wrestling technique used to gain control over an opponent by taking them down to the mat or ground
démonter
a technique used by a wrestler to escape from a disadvantaged position and gain control over their opponent
renversement
a technique used by a wrestler to reverse their opponent's position from the bottom to the top
commutateur
a maneuver used by a wrestler to break free from their opponent's hold or pinning attempt
évasion
a situation that occurs when one wrestler holds both of the opponent's shoulders on the mat simultaneously for a specified period
épingle
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
proche de l'automne
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
a wrestling move where a wrestler jumps and kicks their opponent while in mid-air
coup de pied
(wrestling) the situation when a good character switches to a bad character
tour de talon
(combat sports) a kicking technique where the leg is thrust outward from the body's side, typically targeting an opponent's midsection or legs
copain
a technique in martial arts where a fighter thrusts their foot forward to create distance
pousser coup de pied
a combat sport that blends striking and grappling techniques from various disciplines, both standing and on the ground
arts martiaux mixtes
a submission technique in combat sports where pressure is applied to the opponent's ankle joint by hooking their heel
crochet de talon
(combat sports) the imaginary line down the middle of a fighter's body
ligne médiane
(of wrestlers or boxers) to let go of or come out of a grappling position, particularly when asked by the referee
arrêter
a weight class in combat sports, typically including competitors weighing up to 51 kg
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
a weight class in combat sports for fighters who weigh between 56 and 57 kg
poids plume
(in boxing) a weight usually between 57 and 60 kilograms
poids léger
a weight between lightweight and middleweight in boxing and other sports, usually between 60 and 67 kilograms
poids superléger
(in wrestling and boxing) a weight in the heaviest category which is between 81 to 91kg
poids lourd
a weight class in boxing and other combat sports, typically for competitors weighing between 69.9 and 72.6 kg
poids moyen
a weight class in boxing and mixed martial arts for competitors who weigh between 76 and 79.4 kg
poids lourd léger
a weight class in boxing or wrestling for competitors who weigh between 80 and 91 kg
poids-croisière
a weight class in combat sports, typically for competitors weighing over a specific limit, often above 91 kg
super poids lourd
a Japanese combat sport where two wrestlers aim to force each other out of a ring or to the ground
sumo
a form of martial arts known for its practical self-defense techniques
an ancient Greek martial art combining boxing and wrestling techniques
