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Key Combat Sports Vocabulary
kick
kick
[noun]

the act of delivering a blow with the foot

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century
century
[noun]

a period of one hundred years

Ex: This ancient artifact dates back to the 7th century.
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sailor
sailor
[noun]

a person who is a member of a ship's crew

Ex: He learned navigation skills to become a skilled sailor.
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street fighter

someone who learned to fight in the streets rather than being formally trained in the sport of boxing

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paris
paris
[noun]

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

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style
style
[noun]

the manner in which something takes place or is accomplished

Ex: They debated which style of leadership would be most effective .
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popular
popular
[Adjective]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

Ex: His songs are popular because they are easy to dance to .
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organized
organized
[Adjective]

(of a person) managing one's life, work, and activities in an efficient way

Ex: He is so organized that he even plans his meals for the week .
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history
history
[noun]

a description of a past event available in the form of a writing or recorded voice

Ex: They recorded the history of the company for future generations .
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to combine

to mix in order to make a single unit

Ex: The baker carefully combined flour , sugar , and eggs to prepare the cake batter .
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boxing
boxing
[noun]

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

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complete
complete
[Adjective]

possessing all the required aspects

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punch
punch
[noun]

a hit or strike made with a closed fist, especially in boxing

Ex: The match ended after one decisive punch.
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school
school
[noun]

a building where young people receive education

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skill
skill
[noun]

an ability to do something well, especially after training

Ex: The athlete 's skill in dribbling and shooting made him a star player on the basketball team .
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savate
savate
[noun]

a French form of kickboxing that incorporates both punches and kicks

Ex: The savate champion is known for his lightning-fast footwork and devastating kicks.
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French
French
[Adjective]

relating to the country, people, culture, or language of France

Ex: She loves to eat French pastries like croissants and pain au chocolat.
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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: Martial arts tournaments attract competitors from around the world to showcase their skills and techniques .
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boxing
boxing
[noun]

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

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hand
hand
[noun]

the part of our body that is at the end of our arm and we use to grab, move, or feel things

Ex: She used her hand to cover her mouth when she laughed .
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foot
foot
[noun]

the body part that is at the end of our leg and we stand and walk on

Ex: She tapped her foot nervously while waiting for the results .
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to fight
to fight
[Verb]

to take part in a violent physical action against someone

Ex: The gang members fought in the street , causing chaos .
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powerful
powerful
[Adjective]

possessing great strength or force

Ex: The team played with powerful energy , winning the match easily .
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glove
glove
[noun]

boxing equipment consisting of big and padded coverings for the fists of the fighters; worn for the sport of boxing

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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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sportsmanship

the act of showing respect, fairness, and kindness to others while participating in sports or games, regardless of the outcome

Ex: The coach emphasized sportsmanship during the match , reminding everyone to respect the referee 's decisions .
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respect
respect
[noun]

admiration for someone or something because of their achievements, qualities, etc.

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rule
rule
[noun]

instructions or guidelines that determine how a game or sport is played

Ex: The game has rules for scoring points .
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strict
strict
[Adjective]

(of rules and regulations) absolute and must be obeyed under any circumstances

Ex: The library has a strict policy against overdue books , imposing fines for late returns .
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manners
manners
[noun]

the behaviors and customs particular to a society

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to score
to score
[Verb]

to gain a point, goal, etc. in a game, competition, or sport

Ex: During the match , both players scored multiple times .
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point
point
[noun]

one of the marks or numbers that indicates our score in a game or sport

Ex: Every time you hit the target 's center , you get five points.
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clean
clean
[Adjective]

free from clumsiness; precisely or deftly executed

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to practice

to do or play something many times to become good at it

Ex: The tennis player practiced serving and volleying for hours to refine their game before the tournament .
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competition

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

Ex: The dance competition at the festival was the highlight of the night .
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international
international
[Adjective]

happening in or between more than one country

Ex: They hosted an international art exhibition showcasing works from around the world .
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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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kickboxing

a combat sport that combines elements of boxing and kicking techniques

Ex: Learning kickboxing improves both fitness and self-defense skills .
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lightweight
lightweight
[Adjective]

having little weight or mass, making it easy to carry or move

Ex: The new car model boasted a lightweight design , improving fuel efficiency .
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strong
strong
[Adjective]

having a lot of physical power

Ex: The athlete 's strong legs helped him run faster .
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