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aikido
[noun]

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

Ex: Aikido is known for its graceful and effective self-defense techniques.
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a premier mixed martial arts organization known for its high-level competitions featuring fighters from various disciplines

Ex: The UFC features bouts across various weight classes.
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any type of sports that include fighting which are especially originated in the Far East, such as judo, kung fu, etc.

Ex: Martial arts tournaments attract competitors from around the world to showcase their skills and techniques .
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kung fu
[noun]

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

Ex: Kung fu requires dedication and perseverance to achieve proficiency.
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taekwondo
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a Korean martial art characterized by its emphasis on high kicks and jumping and spinning kicks

Ex: I signed up taekwondo classes to improve my fitness and learn self-defense .
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judo
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a martial art and sport that emphasizes grappling and throwing techniques, originated in Japan

Ex: She has won multiple gold medals in judo competitions .
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jiujitsu
[noun]

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

Ex: Jiujitsu tournaments feature matches where points are awarded for control and submissions.
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karate
[noun]

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

Ex: The karate competition was intense, with skilled fighters from all over.
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kendo
[noun]

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

Ex: They traveled to Japan to participate in kendo seminar .
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capoeira
[noun]

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

Ex: Capoeira's origins can be traced back to the Afro-Brazilian slaves in the colonial era.
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Sanda
[noun]

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

Ex: He earned his black belt Sanda after years of dedicated training .
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a combat sport that focuses on grappling and ground fighting techniques

Ex: BJJ competitions often take place on a mat, where opponents grapple and attempt to submit each other.
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a traditional form of Thai martial arts characterized by its emphasis on practical fighting techniques

Ex: Muay Boran fighters showcased their skills in a traditional tournament .
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hapkido
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a Korean martial art that focuses on joint locks, throws, and strikes for self-defense

Ex: She used hapkido training to effectively defend herself in a real-life situation .
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sambo
[noun]

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

Ex: He trained sambo to improve his grappling skills for mixed martial arts .
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boxing
[noun]

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

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

Ex: She overcame numerous challenges to become a para taekwondo champion.
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para judo
[noun]

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

Ex: para judo class focuses on adapting techniques for individuals with varying abilities .
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fencing
[noun]

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

Ex: The school fencing as an extracurricular activity for students interested in the sport .
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a combar sport where individuals with physical disabilities engage in fencing while seated in a wheelchair

Ex: Wheelchair fencing requires both precision and agility from its athletes.
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swordplay
[noun]

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

Ex: Swordplay competitions showcase athletes ' skill and agility with blades .
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parry
[noun]

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

Ex: She used a parry to deflect the opponent 's blade away from her target .
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a form of mixed martial arts competition held within an enclosed, caged area

Ex: Cage fighting combines techniques from various martial arts .
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wrestling
[noun]

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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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: His favorite aspect freestyle wrestling is executing takedowns .
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a style of wrestling where holds below the waist are prohibited, emphasizing throws and takedowns

Ex: He represented his country in international competitions for Graeco-Roman wrestling.
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takedown
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a wrestling technique used to gain control over an opponent by taking them down to the mat or ground

Ex: She used takedown to gain dominant position on the mat .
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reversal
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a technique used by a wrestler to escape from a disadvantaged position and gain control over their opponent

Ex: With a reversal, he escaped the pinning attempt and regained control .
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switch
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a technique used by a wrestler to reverse their opponent's position from the bottom to the top

Ex: She studied her opponent's movements carefully, waiting for the perfect moment to initiate the switch.
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escape
[noun]

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

Ex: The crowd erupted as the wrestler executed a escape.
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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: She earned points for near falls leading up to pin.
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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: near fall shows you 're close to winning .
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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: His guard helped him block and counter his opponent 's attacks effectively .
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dropkick
[noun]

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

Ex: His signature move was the dropkick.
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heel turn
[noun]

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

Ex: After heel turn, he cheated to win every match .
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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 signature move is the spinning sidekick.
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push kick
[noun]

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

Ex: push kick knocked his opponent off balance .
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a combat sport that blends striking and grappling techniques from various disciplines, both standing and on the ground

Ex: He trained in various martial arts disciplines to excel mixed martial arts.
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heel hook
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a submission technique in combat sports where pressure is applied to the opponent's ankle joint by hooking their heel

Ex: heel hook is considered one of the most dangerous submissions in MMA .
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(combat sports) the imaginary line down the middle of a fighter's body

Ex: The fighter targeted the opponentcenterline.
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flyweight
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a weight class in combat sports, typically including competitors weighing up to 51 kg

Ex: She moved up from flyweight to bantamweight last year.
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a weight class in combat sports, typically including boxers or mixed martial artists weighing between 52.2 and 53.5 kg

Ex: bantamweight rankings were updated after the recent tournament .
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a weight class in combat sports for fighters who weigh between 56 and 57 kg

Ex: As a fighter in featherweight class, he moves with incredible speed and agility.
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(in boxing) a weight usually between 59 and 61.2 kilograms

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

Ex: welterweight competition at the Olympics showcased the talent and skill of athletes from diverse backgrounds , competing for medals and glory on the world stage .
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(in wrestling and boxing) a weight in the heaviest category which is above 91kg

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

Ex: Middleweight fighters often have a mix of speed and power.
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a weight class in boxing and mixed martial arts for competitors who weigh between 76 and 79 kg

Ex: His reach gives him an advantage in light heavyweight class .
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a weight class in boxing or wrestling for competitors who weigh between 85 and 90.7 kg

Ex: The boxer moved up to cruiserweight division after winning the light heavyweight title .
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a weight class in combat sports, typically for competitors weighing over a specific limit, often above 91 kg

Ex: At 110 kg , he easily qualified for super heavyweight class .
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a Japanese combat sport where two wrestlers aim to force each other out of a ring or to the ground

Ex: Sumo wrestling bouts are often brief but intense .
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bout
[noun]

a sporting match in which individuals wrestle

Ex: Despite his injury , he refused to withdraw from bout, determined to prove himself on the wrestling mat .
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Krav Maga
[noun]

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

Ex: She earned a black belt Krav Maga after years of dedicated training .
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an ancient Greek martial art combining boxing and wrestling techniques

Ex: Greek sculptures depict athletes pankration bouts .
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tag
[noun]

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

Ex: He stretched his arm for tag while avoiding his opponent .
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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.
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