lucha
Masked combat sport
Lucha is Spanish for fight or struggle, used in English primarily in *lucha libre*—the Mexican style of professional wrestling featuring masked wrestlers, high-flying acrobatics, and theatrical storylines.
The masks (*máscaras*) carry deep significance; losing one in a match is a profound dishonor.
The lucha libre match drew thousands of fans.
Face-worn concealment
- ringClosed curve shape
- grapplingClose-quarters combat technique
- suplexOverhead backward wrestling slam
- takedownForced grounding maneuver
pinfall · submission · tag-team · bodyslam · turnbuckle · piledriver · ropes · referee
Firmness of purpose
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- persistenceContinuing despite difficulty
fortitude · stamina · endurance · steadfastness · toughness · willpower · resolve · dedication
Open resistance to authority
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
- oppositionActive resistance or dissent
- dissentDisagreement with authority
- rebellionDefiance of established power
activism · uprising · boycott · disobedience · insurgence · countermovement · noncompliance · repudiation
mask
Face-worn concealment
- ringClosed curve shape
- grapplingClose-quarters combat technique
- suplexOverhead backward wrestling slam
takedown · pinfall · submission · tag-team · bodyslam · turnbuckle · piledriver · ropes · referee · chokehold
determination
Firmness of purpose
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
persistence · fortitude · stamina · endurance · steadfastness · toughness · willpower · resolve · dedication · commitment
defiance
Open resistance to authority
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
- oppositionActive resistance or dissent
- dissentDisagreement with authority
rebellion · activism · uprising · boycott · disobedience · insurgence · countermovement · noncompliance · repudiation · antagonism
hardship
Suffering from difficult circumstances
- adversitySevere difficulty or suffering
- trialJudicial examination of claims
- ordealDifficult, painful experience
difficulty · obstacle · burden · challenge · plight · tribulation · toil · striving · uphill · endeavor
battle
Armed military engagement
- warfareArmed conflict between groups
- conflictOpposition between parties
- clashViolent disagreement or collision
skirmish · fighting · confrontation · assault · attack · offensive · defense · tactics · strategy · engagement
luchapeace
Freedom from disturbance
harmony · calm · serenity · truce · reconciliation
luchaease
Lack of strain
comfort · effortlessness · passivity · resignation · acceptance
luchacatch wrestling
Submission-focused folk grappling style
sumo · Greco-Roman wrestling · collegiate wrestling · freestyle wrestling
- lucha libreMasked Mexican wrestling style
- luchador maskWrestler's identity-hiding headwear