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

aikido

a premier mixed martial arts organization known for its high-level competitions featuring fighters from various disciplines

Ultimate Fighting Championship, Kampioenschap voor gemengde vechtsporten

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

vechtsporten

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

kungfu

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

taekwondo, taekwondo (Koreaanse vechtsport)

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, Braziliaans jiu-jitsu

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

karate

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, Braziliaanse vechtkunst

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

Braziliaans jiu-jitsu

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

Muay Boran, traditionele Thaise vechtkunst

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

boksen

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

para taekwondo, aangepast taekwondo

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

para judo, aangepast judo

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

scherma

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

rolstoelfechten, scherma voor mensen met een handicap

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

zwaardvechten, schermerij

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

parade, afwijking

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

kooigevecht, vechten in de kooi

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

worstelen, wrestling

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

freestyle worstelen, worstelen in freestyle-stijl

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

Grieks-Romeins worstelen, Grieks-Romeins worstelen

a wrestling technique used to gain control over an opponent by taking them down to the mat or ground

neerhalen, takedown

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

omkering, terugdraai

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

overschakeling, omkering

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

ontsnappingsmanoeuvre, ontsnapping

a situation that occurs when one wrestler holds both of the opponent's shoulders on the mat simultaneously for a specified period

pin, vastpinnen

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

bijna val, bijna pin

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

guard, defensieve houding

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

dropkick, sprongetrap

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

heel turn, overstap naar slechterik

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

zijwaartse trap, zijkop

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

duwschop, voorwaartse trap

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

gemengde vechtsporten, MMA (gemengde vechtsporten)

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

hielhaak, hakje

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

middenlijn

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

vlieggewicht

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

bantamgewicht, bantamweight

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

vedergewicht

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

lichtgewicht, lichte klasse

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

weltergewicht, categorie weltergewicht

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

zwaargewicht, zwaargewichtsklasse

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

middengewicht, gewichtsklasse middengewicht

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

lichtzwaargewicht, halfzware klasse

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

cruiserweight, cruisergewicht

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

super zwaar, super zware klasse

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

sumoworstelen, sumo

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

Krav Maga, een vorm van vechtsport die bekend staat om zijn praktische zelfverdedigingstechnieken

an ancient Greek martial art combining boxing and wrestling techniques

pankration

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

tag, wissel

