combat sport
Organized physical competition
A combat sport is an athletic competition involving fighting between two opponents under regulated conditions.
Boxing, wrestling, judo, and mixed martial arts are combat sports.
The term distinguishes sanctioned athletic contests from street fighting or military combat—rules, referees, and safety measures separate sport from violence.
She trains in several combat sports.
Combat sport using fists
- wrestlingCombat sport requiring holds
- judoJapanese throwing discipline
- karateJapanese unarmed combat discipline
- taekwondoKorean striking martial art
kickboxing · jiu-jitsu · fencing · sumo · sambo · savate · kendo · capoeira
Close-quarters combat technique
- strikingNoticeably impressive
- clinchSettle beyond doubt
- takedownForced grounding maneuver
- submissionYielding to another's will
chokehold · punching · kicking · throwing · pinning · armbar · guard · mount
Multi-round competitive event
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- boutLimited stretch of something
- matchGame between opponents
- title fightMatch for supremacy
weigh-in · weight class · round · decision · knockout · TKO · points · judges
Practice combat training
- drillingHole-making by rotation
- heavy bagSuspended striking trainer
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
- shadowboxingSolo combat practice
dojo · gym · coach · sensei · fighter · practitioner · regimen · camp
Hostile or attacking behavior
- adrenalineEmergency response hormone
- ferocityExtreme violent intensity
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- powerEnergy transfer rate
resilience · tenacity · toughness · warrior · willpower · heart · determination · pain
Art of choosing moments
- distanceSpace between two points
- pressureForce upon contact
- counterattackOffensive response to aggression
- game planPredetermined approach to winning
reading · anticipation · setup · baiting · angles · head movement · pace · output
boxing
Combat sport using fists
- wrestlingCombat sport requiring holds
- judoJapanese throwing discipline
- karateJapanese unarmed combat discipline
taekwondo · kickboxing · jiu-jitsu · fencing · sumo · sambo · savate · kendo · capoeira · hapkido
grappling
Close-quarters combat technique
submission · chokehold · punching · kicking · throwing · pinning · armbar · guard · mount · sweep
tournament
Multi-round competitive event
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- boutLimited stretch of something
- matchGame between opponents
title fight · weigh-in · weight class · round · decision · knockout · TKO · points · judges · referee
sparring
Practice combat training
- drillingHole-making by rotation
- heavy bagSuspended striking trainer
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
shadowboxing · dojo · gym · coach · sensei · fighter · practitioner · regimen · camp · roadwork
aggression
Hostile or attacking behavior
- adrenalineEmergency response hormone
- ferocityExtreme violent intensity
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
power · resilience · tenacity · toughness · warrior · willpower · heart · determination · pain · exhaustion
timing
Art of choosing moments
- distanceSpace between two points
- pressureForce upon contact
- counterattackOffensive response to aggression
game plan · reading · anticipation · setup · baiting · angles · head movement · pace · output · adaptation
combat sportgolf
Club-and-ball course sport
board game · chess · figure skating · gymnastics · archery
combat sportstreet fight
Outdoor physical altercation
brawl · street fighting · street brawl · brawling · warfare
combat sportteam sport
Collaborative athletic competition
rowing · volleyball · basketball · soccer · football
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