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Key Combat Sports Vocabulary - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

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Key Combat Sports Vocabulary
Brazilian jiu-jitsu

a combat sport that focuses on grappling and ground fighting techniques

Ex: Many MMA fighters incorporate Brazilian jiu-jitsu into their training regimen. 
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Brazilian jiu-jitsu

a combat sport that focuses on grappling and ground fighting techniques

Ex: Many MMA fighters incorporate Brazilian jiu-jitsu into their training regimen. 
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sport
sport
[noun]

a physical activity or competitive game with specific rules that people do for fun or as a profession

Ex: Basketball is a dynamic sport that demands quick thinking and agility. 
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Brazil
Brazil
[noun]

the largest country in both South America and Latin America

Ex: Brazil is known for its diverse ecosystems, including the Amazon rainforest, which is home to countless species of wildlife. 
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to defend
to defend
[Verb]

to not let any harm come to someone or something

Ex: The brave soldier defended the country during the battle. 
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goal
goal
[noun]

our purpose or desired result

Ex: Her goal is to become a successful entrepreneur and start her own business. 
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opponent
opponent
[noun]

someone who plays against another player in a game, contest, etc.

Ex: The two opponents faced off in the final match of the tennis tournament. 
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to give up

to stop trying when faced with failures or difficulties

Ex: He refused to give up even when the odds were stacked against him. 
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joint lock

a grappling technique that hyperextends, twists, or compresses a joint to force submission or control an opponent, commonly used in martial arts like judo, jiu-jitsu, or MMA

Ex: The BJJ black belt applied a tight joint lock to his opponent's elbow, making him tap out. 
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chokehold
chokehold
[noun]

a restraining hold; someone loops the arm around the neck of another person in a tight grip, usually from behind

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skill
skill
[noun]

an ability to do something well, especially after training

Ex: After years of practice, her skill in playing the guitar became exceptional. 
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technique
technique
[noun]

a specific method of carrying out an activity that requires special skills

Ex: The chef's knife skills and cooking techniques impressed the guests at the restaurant. 
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strength
strength
[noun]

the quality or state of being physically or mentally strong

Ex: Her strength of character helped her overcome many challenges in life. 
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kimono
kimono
[noun]

a long and loose robe with wide sleeves that is fastened with a sash, originally worn on formal occasions in Japan

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training
training
[noun]

the process during which someone learns the skills needed in order to do a particular job

Ex: The new employees underwent intensive training to learn company policies and procedures. 
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match
match
[noun]

a competition in which two players or teams compete against one another such as soccer, boxing, etc.

Ex: The soccer match ended in a tie, with both teams scoring two goals each. 
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practitioner

someone who is involved in a profession, particularly medicine

Ex: The healthcare practitioner provided compassionate care to her patients. 
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situation
situation
[noun]

the way things are or have been at a certain time or place

Ex: The current economic situation is causing concern among investors and policymakers alike. 
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championship

the status or title that a person gains by being the best player or team in a competition

Ex: The team won the championship after a thrilling final match. 
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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

Ex: He dreams of becoming a champion in the Ultimate Fighting Championship one day. 
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effective
effective
[Adjective]

achieving the intended or desired result

Ex: The effective marketing campaign boosted sales significantly. 
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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.

Ex: He has been studying martial arts since he was a child, starting with karate and later branching out into jiu-jitsu. 
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self-defense

the actions taken by an individual to protect themselves or their property from harm or damage

Ex: He took martial arts classes for self-defense. 
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competition

an event or contest in which individuals or teams compete against each other

Ex: The annual chess competition draws players from around the world. 
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challenging
challenging
[Adjective]

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

Ex: Solving the puzzle proved to be challenging, requiring creative thinking and problem-solving skills. 
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mentally
mentally
[Adverb]

regarding one's mind, mental capacities, or aspects of mental well-being

Ex: The chess game challenged him mentally, requiring strategic thinking and concentration. 
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physically
physically
[Adverb]

in relation to the body as opposed to the mind

Ex: He was physically unable to lift the heavy box. 
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beginner
beginner
[noun]

someone who has just started to learn or do something; a person who is new to a field or activity

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white belt

a belt that signifies a beginner's rank in martial arts, indicating the starting level of proficiency

Ex: She kept her white belt as a reminder of her martial arts journey. 
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black belt

a belt that signifies a high rank or level of proficiency achieved through training and testing in martial arts

Ex: He earned his black belt in karate after years of dedicated practice. 
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