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
any type of sports that include fighting which are especially originated in the Far East, such as judo, kung fu, etc.
kampkonst
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
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
a Chinese full-contact fighting system incorporating punches, kicks, throws, and sweeps
sanda
a combat sport that focuses on grappling and ground fighting techniques
brasilian jiu-jitsu
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
boxning
the adapted version of taekwondo for athletes with physical disabilities, allowing them to participate in the sport
para 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
fäktning
a combar sport where individuals with physical disabilities engage in fencing while seated in a wheelchair
rullstolsfäktning
the skill or art of using a sword, typically in combat or as a sport
skärmsport
a defensive technique in fencing where a fighter deflects or blocks an opponent's attack with their weapon
parad
a form of mixed martial arts competition held within an enclosed, caged area
burfight
a sport in which two players hold each other while trying to throw or force the other one to the ground
brottning
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
fristil brottning
a style of wrestling where holds below the waist are prohibited, emphasizing throws and takedowns
grekisk-romersk brottning
a wrestling technique used to gain control over an opponent by taking them down to the mat or ground
nedtagning
a technique used by a wrestler to escape from a disadvantaged position and gain control over their opponent
vändning
a technique used by a wrestler to reverse their opponent's position from the bottom to the top
växling
a maneuver used by a wrestler to break free from their opponent's hold or pinning attempt
flyktmanöver
a situation that occurs when one wrestler holds both of the opponent's shoulders on the mat simultaneously for a specified period
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
nära fall
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.
skydd
a wrestling move where a wrestler jumps and kicks their opponent while in mid-air
dropkick
(wrestling) the situation when a good character switches to a bad character
övergång till skurk
(combat sports) a kicking technique where the leg is thrust outward from the body's side, typically targeting an opponent's midsection or legs
sidokick
a technique in martial arts where a fighter thrusts their foot forward to create distance
push spark
a combat sport that blends striking and grappling techniques from various disciplines, both standing and on the ground
mixed martial arts
a submission technique in combat sports where pressure is applied to the opponent's ankle joint by hooking their heel
hälkrok
(combat sports) the imaginary line down the middle of a fighter's body
mittlinje
(of wrestlers or boxers) to let go of or come out of a grappling position, particularly when asked by the referee
släppa
a weight class in combat sports, typically including competitors weighing up to 51 kg
flugvikt
a weight class in combat sports, typically including boxers or mixed martial artists weighing between 52.2 and 53.5 kg
bantamvikt
a weight class in combat sports for fighters who weigh between 56 and 57 kg
fjädervikt
(in boxing) a weight usually between 57 and 60 kilograms
lättvikt
a weight between lightweight and middleweight in boxing and other sports, usually between 60 and 67 kilograms
welterweight
(in wrestling and boxing) a weight in the heaviest category which is between 81 to 91kg
tungvikt
a weight class in boxing and other combat sports, typically for competitors weighing between 69.9 and 72.6 kg
mellanvikt
a weight class in boxing and mixed martial arts for competitors who weigh between 76 and 79.4 kg
lätt tungvikt
a weight class in boxing or wrestling for competitors who weigh between 80 and 91 kg
cruiserweight
a weight class in combat sports, typically for competitors weighing over a specific limit, often above 91 kg
super tung
a Japanese combat sport where two wrestlers aim to force each other out of a ring or to the ground
sumobrottning
a form of martial arts known for its practical self-defense techniques
Krav Maga
an ancient Greek martial art combining boxing and wrestling techniques
pankration