martial art
Dojo training subject
A martial art is a system of combat techniques practiced for self-defense, military training, physical fitness, or sport.
The term encompasses fighting traditions from around the world—karate, judo, taekwondo, boxing, wrestling, fencing—though it often evokes Asian disciplines specifically.
Someone who practices martial arts is a martial artist.
She's been studying martial arts since childhood.
Martial arts school
- senseiJapanese word for teacher
- masterAuthority or controller
- lineageDescent from progenitors
- belt rankingColored sash progression levels
gi · ceremony · rituals · heritage · styles · legacy · bowing · etiquette
Forceful impact or stoppage
- kickFoot-delivered strike
- punchStrike with fist
- blockSolid mass, or impede
- grappleSeize and fight closely
throw · takedown · chokehold · armbar · submission · sweep · parry · joint lock
Japanese unarmed combat discipline
- judoJapanese throwing discipline
- taekwondoKorean striking martial art
- kickboxingMartial art combining punches, leg strikes
- kung fuChinese martial discipline
aikido · capoeira · hapkido · sumo · sambo · savate · kendo · jiu-jitsu
Focused attention practice
- chiGreek letter or energy
- qiVital life energy
- harmonyAgreement or musical blend
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
mindfulness · inner peace · discipline · zen · breathing · centering · flow · spirit
Developing abilities through practice
- practiceRepeated work toward mastery
- focusConcentrated attention point
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
drill · routine · self-control · concentration · perseverance · commitment · rigor · repetition
Power to exert force
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- agilityQuickness and ease
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
stamina · speed · coordination · reflexes · core strength · cardiovascular · stretching · mobility
dojo
Martial arts school
belt ranking · gi · ceremony · rituals · heritage · styles · legacy · bowing · etiquette · sifu
strike
Forceful impact or stoppage
grapple · throw · takedown · chokehold · armbar · submission · sweep · parry · joint lock · clinch
karate
Japanese unarmed combat discipline
- judoJapanese throwing discipline
- taekwondoKorean striking martial art
- kickboxingMartial art combining punches, leg strikes
kung fu · aikido · capoeira · hapkido · sumo · sambo · savate · kendo · jiu-jitsu · silat
meditation
Focused attention practice
balance · mindfulness · inner peace · discipline · zen · breathing · centering · flow · spirit · intention
training
Developing abilities through practice
- practiceRepeated work toward mastery
- focusConcentrated attention point
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
precision · drill · routine · self-control · concentration · perseverance · commitment · rigor · repetition · mastery
strength
Power to exert force
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- agilityQuickness and ease
conditioning · stamina · speed · coordination · reflexes · core strength · cardiovascular · stretching · mobility · power
martial artbrawling
Fighting noisily in public
street fighting · barroom brawl · thuggery · bar fight · scrapping
martial artyoga
Mind-body exercise discipline
dance · ballet · meditation · gymnastics · calisthenics
martial artfine art
Aesthetic visual creations
performing arts · healing arts · literary arts · visual arts · domestic arts
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