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Key Combat Sports Vocabulary - Kendo

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Key Combat Sports Vocabulary
throat
throat
[noun]

a passage in the neck through which food and air pass

Ex: He gargled with saltwater to ease the pain in his throat. 
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precise
precise
[Adjective]

(of a person) highly accurate and careful in actions or words

Ex: The precise engineer made sure every measurement was flawless. 
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to shout
to shout
[Verb]

to speak loudly, often associated with expressing anger or when you cannot hear what the other person is saying

Ex: Frustrated with the distant conversation, she had to shout to make herself heard across the crowded room. 
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energy
energy
[noun]

enterprising or ambitious drive

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value
value
[noun]

a set of moral beliefs or principles of what is important in life

Ex: Integrity is a core value that guides the organization’s decisions. 
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honor
honor
[noun]

great regard and respect for someone or something based on their qualities, achievements, or principles

Ex: The military medal was a symbol of honor for his courageous actions. 
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self-control

the ability to manage one's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in order to achieve long-term goals and resist short-term temptations

Ex: He showed great self-control by refusing to argue. 
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dojo
dojo
[noun]

a training facility or space used for martial arts practice and instruction

Ex: Students bow upon entering the dojo as a sign of respect. 
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to practice

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

Ex: Musicians regularly practice their instruments to improve their skills. 
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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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basic
basic
[Adjective]

having the simplest form without extra complexity

Ex: The basic design of the house focuses on functionality over decoration. 
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around the (world|globe)

in many different countries and regions of Earth

Ex: The company has offices around the world. 
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kendo
kendo
[noun]

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

Ex: He has been practicing kendo for over a decade. 
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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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determination

the quality of working toward something despite difficulties

Ex: Her determination helped her complete the marathon despite the challenges. 
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kendo
kendo
[noun]

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

Ex: He has been practicing kendo for over a decade. 
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Japanese
Japanese
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She studied Japanese literature in university to understand the country's cultural heritage. 
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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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bamboo
bamboo
[noun]

a type of plant that grows in tropical regions with a hollow wooden stem

Ex: The garden featured a bamboo fence that provided a natural and eco-friendly boundary. 
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sword
sword
[noun]

a type of weapon consisting of a long metal blade and a handle

Ex: The knight drew his sword from its sheath, ready to defend the castle. 
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shinai
shinai
[noun]

a bamboo sword used in Japanese martial arts, particularly in kendo

Ex: He practiced swinging the shinai with precision. 
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armor
armor
[noun]

a protective metal clothing used by soldiers in the past in order not to be harmed or injured during battles

Ex: The knight donned his heavy armor before heading into battle, ensuring his safety with its reinforced metal plates. 
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bogu
bogu
[noun]

a protective armor worn in Japanese martial arts, such as kendo

Ex: He put on his bogu before the kendo practice. 
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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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discipline

the personal quality of behaving properly and keeping one's actions under control

Ex: The child showed discipline by following every instruction. 
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samurai
samurai
[noun]

a Japanese warrior who was a member of the feudal military aristocracy

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warrior
warrior
[noun]

someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

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safely
safely
[Adverb]

in a way that avoids harm or danger

Ex: The lifeguard watched the swimmers carefully to ensure they played safely in the pool. 
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century
century
[noun]

a period of one hundred years

Ex: Climate change is one of the most serious issues of this century. 
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popular
popular
[Adjective]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

Ex: Harry Potter books are very popular among teenagers. 
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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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respect
respect
[noun]

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

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specific
specific
[Adjective]

related to or involving only one certain thing

Ex: The doctor prescribed a specific medication to treat the patient's symptoms. 
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head
head
[noun]

the top part of body, where brain and face are located

Ex: The cat gently nudged its head against my hand, seeking affection. 
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wrist
wrist
[noun]

the joint connecting the hand to the arm

Ex: He used his wrist to control the movement of the computer mouse. 
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