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aikido
[nom]

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

aïkido, aïkido (art martial japonais)

aïkido, aïkido (art martial japonais)

Ex: Aikido is known for its graceful and effective self-defense techniques.

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

Championnat d'Ultimate Fighting, Organisation d'Ultimate Fighting

Ex: The UFC features bouts across various weight classes.

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

art martial

art martial

Ex: Martial arts tournaments attract competitors from around the world to showcase their skills and techniques .
kung fu
[nom]

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

kung-fu, 功夫 (gōngfu)

kung-fu, 功夫 (gōngfu)

Ex: Kung fu requires dedication and perseverance to achieve proficiency.

a Korean martial art characterized by its emphasis on high kicks and jumping and spinning kicks

taekwondo, taekwondo (arts martiaux coréens)

taekwondo, taekwondo (arts martiaux coréens)

Ex: I signed up taekwondo classes to improve my fitness and learn self-defense .
judo
[nom]

a martial art and sport that emphasizes grappling and throwing techniques, originated in Japan

judo, art martial judo

judo, art martial judo

Ex: She has won multiple gold medals in judo competitions .

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

jiu-jitsu, jujitsu

jiu-jitsu, jujitsu

Ex: Jiujitsu tournaments feature matches where points are awarded for control and submissions.
karate
[nom]

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

karaté, arts martiaux

karaté, arts martiaux

Ex: The karate competition was intense, with skilled fighters from all over.
kendo
[nom]

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

kendo, kendō

kendo, kendō

Ex: They traveled to Japan to participate in kendo seminar .

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

capoeira, capoëra

capoeira, capoëra

Ex: Capoeira's origins can be traced back to the Afro-Brazilian slaves in the colonial era.
Sanda
[nom]

a Chinese full-contact fighting system incorporating punches, kicks, throws, and sweeps

Sanda, Sanshou

Sanda, Sanshou

Ex: He earned his black belt Sanda after years of dedicated training .

a combat sport that focuses on grappling and ground fighting techniques

jiu-jitsu brésilien, jiu-jitsu brésilien (sport de combat)

jiu-jitsu brésilien, jiu-jitsu brésilien (sport de combat)

Ex: BJJ competitions often take place on a mat, where opponents grapple and attempt to submit each other.

a traditional form of Thai martial arts characterized by its emphasis on practical fighting techniques

Muay Boran, Art martial traditionnel thaï

Muay Boran, Art martial traditionnel thaï

Ex: Muay Boran fighters showcased their skills in a traditional tournament .
hapkido
[nom]

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

hapkido, art martial hapkido

hapkido, art martial hapkido

Ex: She used hapkido training to effectively defend herself in a real-life situation .
sambo
[nom]

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

sambo, sambo (art martial)

sambo, sambo (art martial)

Ex: He trained sambo to improve his grappling skills for mixed martial arts .
boxing
[nom]

a sport in which fighters wear special gloves and use only their fists to hit each other

boxe

boxe

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

para-taekwondo, taekwondo adapté

para-taekwondo, taekwondo adapté

Ex: She overcame numerous challenges to become a para taekwondo champion.

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

para judo, judo adapté

para judo, judo adapté

Ex: para judo class focuses on adapting techniques for individuals with varying abilities .
fencing
[nom]

a martial art in which two people fight using long and thin swords

escrime

escrime

Ex: The school fencing as an extracurricular activity for students interested in the sport .

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

l'escrime en fauteuil roulant, l'escrime pour personnes en fauteuil roulant

Ex: Wheelchair fencing requires both precision and agility from its athletes.

the skill or art of using a sword, typically in combat or as a sport

escrime, maniement de l'épée

escrime, maniement de l'épée

Ex: Swordplay competitions showcase athletes ' skill and agility with blades .
parry
[nom]

a defensive technique in fencing where a fighter deflects or blocks an opponent's attack with their weapon

parade, déviation

parade, déviation

Ex: She used a parry to deflect the opponent 's blade away from her target .

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

combat en cage, lutte en cage

combat en cage, lutte en cage

Ex: Cage fighting combines techniques from various martial arts .

a sport in which two players hold each other while trying to throw or force the other one to the ground

lutte

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

lutte libre, lutte à libre

Ex: His favorite aspect freestyle wrestling is executing takedowns .

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

lutte gréco-romaine, lutte greco-romaine

lutte gréco-romaine, lutte greco-romaine

Ex: He represented his country in international competitions for Graeco-Roman wrestling.

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

amenée au sol, technique de projection

Ex: She used takedown to gain dominant position on the mat .

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

renversement, revers

renversement, revers

Ex: With a reversal, he escaped the pinning attempt and regained control .
switch
[nom]

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

embrayage, renversement

embrayage, renversement

Ex: She studied her opponent's movements carefully, waiting for the perfect moment to initiate the switch.
escape
[nom]

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

une manœuvre d'évasion, une échappatoire

une manœuvre d'évasion, une échappatoire

Ex: The crowd erupted as the wrestler executed a escape.
pin
[nom]

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

prise de tombé, ponton

Ex: She earned points for near falls leading up to pin.

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

tombe proche, fausse chute

Ex: near fall shows you 're close to winning .
guard
[nom]

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

garde, position de garde

Ex: His guard helped him block and counter his opponent 's attacks effectively .

a wrestling move where a wrestler jumps and kicks their opponent while in mid-air

coup de pied sauté, dropkick

coup de pied sauté, dropkick

Ex: His signature move was the dropkick.

(professional wrestling) the situation when a good character switches to a bad character

le retournement de talon, le changement de camp

le retournement de talon, le changement de camp

Ex: After heel turn, he cheated to win every match .

(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

coup de pied latéral, coup de pied de côté

Ex: The fighter's signature move is the spinning sidekick.

a technique in martial arts where a fighter thrusts their foot forward to create distance

coup de pied poussé, pied de poussée

coup de pied poussé, pied de poussée

Ex: push kick knocked his opponent off balance .

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

arts martiaux mixtes, combat libre

arts martiaux mixtes, combat libre

Ex: He trained in various martial arts disciplines to excel mixed martial arts.

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

crochet de talon, clef de talon

Ex: heel hook is considered one of the most dangerous submissions in MMA .

(combat sports) the imaginary line down the middle of a fighter's body

ligne médiane, ligne centrale

ligne médiane, ligne centrale

Ex: The fighter targeted the opponentcenterline.

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

poids mouche, catégorie poids mouche

poids mouche, catégorie poids mouche

Ex: She moved up from flyweight to bantamweight last year.

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

poids coq, bantam

poids coq, bantam

Ex: bantamweight rankings were updated after the recent tournament .

a weight class in combat sports for fighters who weigh between 56 and 57 kg

poids plume, catégorie poids plume

poids plume, catégorie poids plume

Ex: As a fighter in featherweight class, he moves with incredible speed and agility.

(in boxing) a weight usually between 59 and 61.2 kilograms

poids léger

poids léger

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

poids superléger, poids super-léger

poids superléger, poids super-léger

Ex: welterweight competition at the Olympics showcased the talent and skill of athletes from diverse backgrounds , competing for medals and glory on the world stage .

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

poids lourd

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

poids moyen, category de poids moyen

Ex: Middleweight fighters often have a mix of speed and power.

a weight class in boxing and mixed martial arts for competitors who weigh between 76 and 79 kg

mi-lourd, mi-lourdes

mi-lourd, mi-lourdes

Ex: His reach gives him an advantage in light heavyweight class .

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

poids cruiser, poids moyen-lourd

poids cruiser, poids moyen-lourd

Ex: The boxer moved up to cruiserweight division after winning the light heavyweight title .

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

super poids lourd, super-lourd

super poids lourd, super-lourd

Ex: At 110 kg , he easily qualified for super heavyweight class .

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

sumo, lutte sumo

sumo, lutte sumo

Ex: Sumo wrestling bouts are often brief but intense .
bout
[nom]

a sporting match in which individuals wrestle

match de lutte, combat de lutte

match de lutte, combat de lutte

Ex: Despite his injury , he refused to withdraw from bout, determined to prove himself on the wrestling mat .

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

Krav Maga, Krav-Maga

Krav Maga, Krav-Maga

Ex: She earned a black belt Krav Maga after years of dedicated training .

an ancient Greek martial art combining boxing and wrestling techniques

pankration, pankratium

pankration, pankratium

Ex: Greek sculptures depict athletes pankration bouts .
tag
[nom]

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

tag, échange

tag, échange

Ex: He stretched his arm for tag while avoiding his opponent .
to break
[verbe]

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

arrêter

arrêter

Ex: The boxer clinched, and the referee told them to break.
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