martial art
Noun
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subtypes:
- aikido - a Japanese martial art employing principles similar to judo
- judo - a sport adapted from jujitsu (using principles of not resisting) and similar to wrestling; developed in Japan
- jiujitsu, jujitsu, jujutsu - a method of self-defense without weapons that was developed in China and Japan; holds and blows are supplemented by clever use of the attacker's own weight and strength
- ninjitsu, ninjutsu - the traditional Japanese method of espionage; involves stealthy movements and the use of camouflage
- karate - a traditional Japanese system of unarmed combat; sharp blows and kicks are given to pressure-sensitive points on the body of the opponent
- kung fu - a Chinese martial art
- tae kwon do, taekwondo - a Korean martial art similar to karate
- t'ai chi, t'ai chi chuan, tai chi, tai chi chuan, taichi, taichichuan - a Chinese system of slow meditative physical exercise designed for relaxation and balance and health
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