a Japanese martial art that focuses on redirecting an opponent's energy rather than meeting force with force
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aikido
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a premier mixed martial arts organization known for its high-level competitions featuring fighters from various disciplines
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Ultimate Fighting Championship, Kampioenschap voor gemengde vechtsporten
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any type of sports that include fighting which are especially originated in the Far East, such as judo, kung fu, etc.
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vechtsporten
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a Chinese martial art encompassing a wide range of fighting styles and techniques
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kungfu
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a Korean martial art characterized by its emphasis on high kicks and jumping and spinning kicks
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taekwondo, taekwondo (Koreaanse vechtsport)
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a martial art and sport that emphasizes grappling and throwing techniques, originated in Japan
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judo
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a Japanese martial art and combat sport that focuses on ground fighting and grappling techniques
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jiu-jitsu, Braziliaans jiu-jitsu
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a martial art that involves striking and blocking techniques, typically practiced for self-defense, sport, or physical fitness
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karate
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a Japanese martial art that focuses on swordsmanship with bamboo swords and protective armor
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kendo
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a Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music
![capoeira, Braziliaanse vechtkunst](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
capoeira, Braziliaanse vechtkunst
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a Chinese full-contact fighting system incorporating punches, kicks, throws, and sweeps
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Sanda, Sanshou
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a combat sport that focuses on grappling and ground fighting techniques
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Braziliaans jiu-jitsu
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a traditional form of Thai martial arts characterized by its emphasis on practical fighting techniques
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Muay Boran, traditionele Thaise vechtkunst
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a Korean martial art that focuses on joint locks, throws, and strikes for self-defense
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hapkido
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a martial art that originated in Russia, emphasizing grappling techniques and self-defense
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sambo
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a sport in which fighters wear special gloves and use only their fists to hit each other
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boksen
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the adapted version of taekwondo for athletes with physical disabilities, allowing them to participate in the sport
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para taekwondo, aangepast taekwondo
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the practice of judo adapted for athletes with physical disabilities, emphasizing techniques suitable for their abilities and circumstances
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para judo, aangepast judo
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a martial art in which two people fight using long and thin swords
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scherma
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a combar sport where individuals with physical disabilities engage in fencing while seated in a wheelchair
![rolstoelfechten, scherma voor mensen met een handicap](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
rolstoelfechten, scherma voor mensen met een handicap
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the skill or art of using a sword, typically in combat or as a sport
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zwaardvechten, schermerij
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a defensive technique in fencing where a fighter deflects or blocks an opponent's attack with their weapon
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parade, afwijking
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a form of mixed martial arts competition held within an enclosed, caged area
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kooigevecht, vechten in de kooi
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a sport in which two players hold each other while trying to throw or force the other one to the ground
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worstelen, wrestling
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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
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freestyle worstelen, worstelen in freestyle-stijl
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a style of wrestling where holds below the waist are prohibited, emphasizing throws and takedowns
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Grieks-Romeins worstelen, Grieks-Romeins worstelen
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a wrestling technique used to gain control over an opponent by taking them down to the mat or ground
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neerhalen, takedown
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a technique used by a wrestler to escape from a disadvantaged position and gain control over their opponent
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omkering, terugdraai
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a technique used by a wrestler to reverse their opponent's position from the bottom to the top
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overschakeling, omkering
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a maneuver used by a wrestler to break free from their opponent's hold or pinning attempt
![ontsnappingsmanoeuvre, ontsnapping](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
ontsnappingsmanoeuvre, ontsnapping
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a situation that occurs when one wrestler holds both of the opponent's shoulders on the mat simultaneously for a specified period
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pin, vastpinnen
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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
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bijna val, bijna pin
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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
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guard, defensieve houding
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a wrestling move where a wrestler jumps and kicks their opponent while in mid-air
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dropkick, sprongetrap
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(professional wrestling) the situation when a good character switches to a bad character
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heel turn, overstap naar slechterik
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(combat sports) a kicking technique where the leg is thrust outward from the body's side, typically targeting an opponent's midsection or legs
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zijwaartse trap, zijkop
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a technique in martial arts where a fighter thrusts their foot forward to create distance
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duwschop, voorwaartse trap
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a combat sport that blends striking and grappling techniques from various disciplines, both standing and on the ground
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gemengde vechtsporten, MMA (gemengde vechtsporten)
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a submission technique in combat sports where pressure is applied to the opponent's ankle joint by hooking their heel
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hielhaak, hakje
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(combat sports) the imaginary line down the middle of a fighter's body
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middenlijn
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a weight class in combat sports, typically including competitors weighing up to 51 kg
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vlieggewicht
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a weight class in combat sports, typically including boxers or mixed martial artists weighing between 52.2 and 53.5 kg
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bantamgewicht, bantamweight
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a weight class in combat sports for fighters who weigh between 56 and 57 kg
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vedergewicht
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(in boxing) a weight usually between 59 and 61.2 kilograms
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lichtgewicht, lichte klasse
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a weight between lightweight and middleweight in boxing and other sports, usually between 63 and 67 kilograms
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weltergewicht, categorie weltergewicht
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(in wrestling and boxing) a weight in the heaviest category which is above 91kg
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zwaargewicht, zwaargewichtsklasse
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a weight class in boxing and other combat sports, typically for competitors weighing between 70 and 73 kg
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middengewicht, gewichtsklasse middengewicht
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a weight class in boxing and mixed martial arts for competitors who weigh between 76 and 79 kg
![lichtzwaargewicht, halfzware klasse](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
lichtzwaargewicht, halfzware klasse
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a weight class in boxing or wrestling for competitors who weigh between 85 and 90.7 kg
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cruiserweight, cruisergewicht
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a weight class in combat sports, typically for competitors weighing over a specific limit, often above 91 kg
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super zwaar, super zware klasse
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a Japanese combat sport where two wrestlers aim to force each other out of a ring or to the ground
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sumoworstelen, sumo
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a form of martial arts known for its practical self-defense techniques
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Krav Maga, een vorm van vechtsport die bekend staat om zijn praktische zelfverdedigingstechnieken
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an ancient Greek martial art combining boxing and wrestling techniques
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pankration
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(in professional wrestling) the act of touching a teammate to switch places in a match
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tag, wissel
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