aikido
[noun]
a Japanese martial art that focuses on redirecting an opponent's energy rather than meeting force with force
Ex:
a premier mixed martial arts organization known for its high-level competitions featuring fighters from various disciplines
Ex:
She
earned
her
spot
in
the
Ultimate Fighting Championship
after
years
of
training
.
martial arts
[noun]
any type of sports that include fighting which are especially originated in the Far East, such as judo, kung fu, etc.
Ex:
The
dojo
offers
classes
in
a
wide
range
of
martial arts
,
including
taekwondo
,
kung fu
,
and
judo
.
kung fu
[noun]
a Chinese martial art encompassing a wide range of fighting styles and techniques
Ex:
The
instructor
demonstrated
a
powerful
kung fu
kick
during
the
class
.
taekwondo
[noun]
a Korean martial art characterized by its emphasis on high kicks and jumping and spinning kicks
Ex:
After
months
of
training
,
he
finally
won
his
first
taekwondo
competition
.
judo
[noun]
a martial art and sport that emphasizes grappling and throwing techniques, originated in Japan
Ex:
Judo
practitioners
wear
a
gi
,
which
is
a
traditional
uniform
.
jiujitsu
[noun]
a Japanese martial art and combat sport that focuses on ground fighting and grappling techniques
Ex:
She
earned
her
black belt
in
jiujitsu
after
years
of
dedicated
practice
.
karate
[noun]
a martial art that involves striking and blocking techniques, typically practiced for self-defense, sport, or physical fitness
Ex:
In
karate
,
students
learn
both
techniques
and
forms
.
kendo
[noun]
a Japanese martial art that focuses on swordsmanship with bamboo swords and protective armor
Ex:
She
competed
in
a
regional
kendo
tournament
last
month
.
capoeira
[noun]
a Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music
Ex:
He
demonstrated
his
agility
and
strength
through
a
series
of
capoeira
kicks
.
Sanda
[noun]
a Chinese full-contact fighting system incorporating punches, kicks, throws, and sweeps
Ex:
Brazilian jiu-jitsu
[noun]
a combat sport that focuses on grappling and ground fighting techniques
Ex:
Muay Boran
[noun]
a traditional form of Thai martial arts characterized by its emphasis on practical fighting techniques
Ex:
Muay Boran
focuses
on
utilizing
the
entire
body
as
a
weapon
in
combat
.
hapkido
[noun]
a Korean martial art that focuses on joint locks, throws, and strikes for self-defense
Ex:
The
hapkido
instructor
demonstrated
a
variety
of
striking
techniques
.
sambo
[noun]
a martial art that originated in Russia, emphasizing grappling techniques and self-defense
Ex:
Many
UFC
fighters
have
backgrounds
in
sambo
,
showcasing
its
effectiveness
in
mixed martial arts
competitions
.
boxing
[noun]
a sport in which fighters wear special gloves and use only their fists to hit each other
para taekwondo
[noun]
the adapted version of taekwondo for athletes with physical disabilities, allowing them to participate in the sport
Ex:
para judo
[noun]
the practice of judo adapted for athletes with physical disabilities, emphasizing techniques suitable for their abilities and circumstances
Ex:
The
para judo
athlete
demonstrated
incredible
strength
and
technique
in
the
tournament
.
fencing
[noun]
a martial art in which two people fight using long and thin swords
Ex:
The
fencing
match
was
intense
,
with
both
fencers
showcasing
their
skills
.
wheelchair fencing
[noun]
a combar sport where individuals with physical disabilities engage in fencing while seated in a wheelchair
Ex:
The
Paralympic Games
feature
wheelchair fencing
as
one
of
its
events
.
swordplay
[noun]
the skill or art of using a sword, typically in combat or as a sport
Ex:
Swordplay
requires
precision
,
speed
,
and
strategic
thinking
.
parry
[noun]
a defensive technique in fencing where a fighter deflects or blocks an opponent's attack with their weapon
Ex:
The
fencer
practiced
parries
to
improve
their
defensive
skills
.
cage fighting
[noun]
a form of mixed martial arts competition held within an enclosed, caged area
Ex:
Many
people
watch
cage fighting
for
its
excitement
.
wrestling
[noun]
a sport in which two players hold each other while trying to throw or force the other one to the ground
freestyle wrestling
[noun]
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
Ex:
She
competed
in
freestyle wrestling
tournaments
across the country
.
Graeco-Roman wrestling
[noun]
a style of wrestling where holds below the waist are prohibited, emphasizing throws and takedowns
Ex:
takedown
[noun]
a wrestling technique used to gain control over an opponent by taking them down to the mat or ground
Ex:
Takedowns
are
essential
for
controlling
the
pace
and
outcome
of
a
wrestling match
.
reversal
[noun]
a technique used by a wrestler to escape from a disadvantaged position and gain control over their opponent
Ex:
His
mastery
of
reversals
allowed
him
to
counter
every
move
his
opponent
made
.
switch
[noun]
a technique used by a wrestler to reverse their opponent's position from the bottom to the top
Ex:
With
seconds
left
on
the
clock
,
he
pulled off
a
dramatic
switch
to
secure
the
win
.
escape
[noun]
a maneuver used by a wrestler to break free from their opponent's hold or pinning attempt
Ex:
The
wrestler
's
quick
thinking
led
to
a
successful
escape
.
pin
[noun]
a situation that occurs when one wrestler holds both of the opponent's shoulders on the mat simultaneously for a specified period
Ex:
He
celebrated
his
pin
with
teammates
and
coaches
after
the
match
.
near fall
[noun]
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
Ex:
A
near fall
can
change
the
momentum
of
a
match
.
guard
[noun]
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
Ex:
She
adopted
a
strong
guard
to
counter
her
opponent
's
attacks
effectively
.
dropkick
[noun]
a wrestling move where a wrestler jumps and kicks their opponent while in mid-air
Ex:
She
aimed
for
her
opponent
's
chest
with
the
dropkick
.
heel turn
[noun]
(professional wrestling) the situation when a good character switches to a bad character
Ex:
The
audience
could
n't
believe
his
sudden
heel turn
.
sidekick
[noun]
(combat sports) a kicking technique where the leg is thrust outward from the body's side, typically targeting an opponent's midsection or legs
Ex:
The
fighter
's
sidekick
landed
with
precision
,
scoring
a
knockdown
.
push kick
[noun]
a technique in martial arts where a fighter thrusts their foot forward to create distance
Ex:
Her
push kick
helped
control
the
pace
of
the
match
.
mixed martial arts
[noun]
a combat sport that blends striking and grappling techniques from various disciplines, both standing and on the ground
Ex:
His
journey
in
mixed martial arts
began
with
a
passion
for
martial arts films
.
heel hook
[noun]
a submission technique in combat sports where pressure is applied to the opponent's ankle joint by hooking their heel
Ex:
She
used
a
heel hook
to
immobilize
her
opponent
and
force
a
tap
out
.
centerline
[noun]
(combat sports) the imaginary line down the middle of a fighter's body
Ex:
She
kicked
straight
down
his
centerline
.
flyweight
[noun]
a weight class in combat sports, typically including competitors weighing up to 51 kg
Ex:
bantamweight
[noun]
a weight class in combat sports, typically including boxers or mixed martial artists weighing between 52.2 and 53.5 kg
Ex:
Bantamweight
matches
often
feature
high-intensity
exchanges
.
featherweight
[noun]
a weight class in combat sports for fighters who weigh between 56 and 57 kg
Ex:
He
transitioned
from
lightweight
to
featherweight
to
improve
his
chances
.
welterweight
[noun]
a weight category between lightweight and middleweight in professional boxing and similar sports, typically 63–67 kg or 139–147 lb
Ex:
middleweight
[noun]
a weight class in boxing and other combat sports, typically for competitors weighing between 70 and 73 kg
Ex:
The
middleweight
title
fight
was
the
highlight
of
the
night
.
light heavyweight
[noun]
a weight class in boxing and mixed martial arts for competitors who weigh between 76 and 79 kg
Ex:
Several
light heavyweight
contenders
are
vying
for
the
title
.
cruiserweight
[noun]
a weight class in boxing or wrestling for competitors who weigh between 85 and 90.7 kg
Ex:
The
new
cruiserweight
rules
have
increased
the
weight
limit
to
91
kg
.
super heavyweight
[noun]
a weight class in combat sports, typically for competitors weighing over a specific limit, often above 91 kg
Ex:
The
super heavyweight
fighters
are
known
for
their
immense
power
.
sumo wrestling
[noun]
a Japanese combat sport where two wrestlers aim to force each other out of a ring or to the ground
Ex:
Sumo wrestling
matches
are
steeped in
ritual
and
tradition
.
bout
[noun]
a sporting match in which individuals wrestle
Ex:
He
trained
rigorously
for
weeks
to
prepare
for
his
upcoming
bout
in
the
wrestling
tournament
.
Krav Maga
[noun]
a form of martial arts known for its practical self-defense techniques
Ex:
Krav Maga
focuses on
real-world
scenarios
and
quick
reactions
.
pankration
[noun]
an ancient Greek martial art combining boxing and wrestling techniques
Ex:
Historians
believe
pankration
originated in
ancient
Sparta
and
Athens
.
tag
[noun]
(in professional wrestling) the act of touching a teammate to switch places in a match
Ex:
After
the
tag
,
the
new
wrestler
entered
the
ring
with
energy
.
to break
[verb]
(of wrestlers or boxers) to let go of or come out of a grappling position, particularly when asked by the referee
Ex:
The
boxer
clinched
,
and
the
referee
told
them
to
break
.