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aikido

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

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the Ultimate Fighting Championship

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

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martial arts

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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kung fu

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

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taekwondo

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

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judo

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

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jiujitsu

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

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karate

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

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kendo

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

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capoeira

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

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sanda

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

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Brazilian jiu-jitsu

a combat sport that focuses on grappling and ground fighting techniques

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Muay Boran

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

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hapkido

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

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sambo

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

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boxing

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

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para taekwondo

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

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para judo

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

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fencing

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

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wheelchair fencing

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

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swordplay

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

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parry

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

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cage fighting

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

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wrestling

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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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

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Graeco-Roman wrestling

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

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takedown

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

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reversal

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

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switch

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

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escape

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

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pin

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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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

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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.

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dropkick

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

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heel turn

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

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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

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push kick

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

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mixed martial arts

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

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heel hook

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

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centerline

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

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to break

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

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flyweight

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

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bantamweight

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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featherweight

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

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lightweight

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

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welterweight

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

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heavyweight

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

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middleweight

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

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light heavyweight

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

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cruiserweight

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

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super heavyweight

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

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sumo wrestling

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

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bout

a sporting match in which individuals wrestle

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Krav Maga

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

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pankration

an ancient Greek martial art combining boxing and wrestling techniques

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