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aikido

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

[noun]
the Ultimate Fighting Championship

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

[noun]
martial arts

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

[noun]
kung fu

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

[noun]
taekwondo

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

[noun]
judo

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

[noun]
jiujitsu

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

[noun]
karate

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

[noun]
kendo

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

[noun]
capoeira

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

[noun]
sanda

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

[noun]
Brazilian jiu-jitsu

a combat sport that focuses on grappling and ground fighting techniques

[noun]
Muay Boran

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

[noun]
hapkido

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

[noun]
sambo

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

[noun]
boxing

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

[noun]
para taekwondo

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

[noun]
para judo

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

[noun]
fencing

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

[noun]
wheelchair fencing

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

[noun]
swordplay

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

[noun]
parry

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

[noun]
cage fighting

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

[noun]
wrestling

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

[noun]
freestyle 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

[noun]
Graeco-Roman wrestling

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

[noun]
takedown

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

[noun]
reversal

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

[noun]
switch

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

[noun]
escape

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

[noun]
pin

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

[noun]
near fall

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

[noun]
guard

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.

[noun]
dropkick

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

[noun]
heel turn

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

[noun]
sidekick

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

[noun]
push kick

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

[noun]
mixed martial arts

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

[noun]
heel hook

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

[noun]
centerline

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

[noun]
to break

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

[Verb]
flyweight

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

[noun]
bantamweight

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

[noun]
featherweight

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

[noun]
lightweight

(in boxing) a weight usually between 57 and 60 kilograms

[noun]
welterweight

a weight between lightweight and middleweight in boxing and other sports, usually between 60 and 67 kilograms

[noun]
heavyweight

(in wrestling and boxing) a weight in the heaviest category which is between 81 to 91kg

[noun]
middleweight

a weight class in boxing and other combat sports, typically for competitors weighing between 69.9 and 72.6 kg

[noun]
light heavyweight

a weight class in boxing and mixed martial arts for competitors who weigh between 76 and 79.4 kg

[noun]
cruiserweight

a weight class in boxing or wrestling for competitors who weigh between 80 and 91 kg

[noun]
super heavyweight

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

[noun]
sumo wrestling

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

[noun]
bout

a sporting match in which individuals wrestle

[noun]
Krav Maga

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

[noun]
pankration

an ancient Greek martial art combining boxing and wrestling techniques

[noun]
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