100 Words Related to Martial Arts

No.	Term	Definition
1.	Aikido	Japanese art emphasizing redirects and throws.
2.	Arena	Space where matches are held.
3.	Armbar	Joint lock targeting the elbow.
4.	Arnis	Filipino stick-fighting martial art.
5.	Assistant coach	Helper who supports training sessions.
6.	Balance	Stable body control while moving.
7.	Belt	Rank symbol worn around the waist.
8.	Block	Defensive move to stop an attack.
9.	Bokken	Wooden practice sword.
10.	Bow	Respectful gesture before or after practice.
11.	Breakfall	Safe method of falling to avoid injury.
12.	Capoeira	Brazilian art blending dance and kicks.
13.	Catch wrestling	Grappling style with pins and submissions.
14.	Chokehold	Submission restricting airflow or blood flow.
15.	Clinch	Close-range tie-up for control.
16.	Coach	Instructor who guides training and strategy.
17.	Conditioning	Training to improve fitness and endurance.
18.	Deflect	Redirect an attack away from target.
19.	Dojo	Training hall for martial arts.
20.	Double-leg takedown	Takedown by grabbing both legs.
21.	Drill	Repeated practice of a technique.
22.	Dummy training	Practice using a striking target.
23.	Evasion	Avoiding attacks with movement.
24.	Extension	Lengthening reach and body alignment.
25.	Eye gouge	Illegal attack to the eyes.
26.	Fair play	Competing with honesty and respect.
27.	Feint	Fake move to draw a reaction.
28.	Footwork	How you step to attack or defend.
29.	Forearm strike	Strike using the forearm.
30.	Form	Set sequence of practiced movements.
31.	Gi	Traditional training uniform.
32.	Gloves	Hand protection for sparring or fighting.
33.	Grappling	Fighting with holds, locks, and throws.
34.	Guard	Protective stance or ground position.
35.	Gum shield	Mouthguard for protecting teeth.
36.	Hapkido	Korean art mixing locks and strikes.
37.	Headgear	Protective helmet for sparring.
38.	Hook punch	Curving punch from the side.
39.	Jab	Quick straight lead-hand punch.
40.	Jiu-jitsu	Grappling art using leverage and submissions.
41.	Judo	Japanese throwing and grappling sport.
42.	Jump kick	Kick delivered while airborne.
43.	Kali	Filipino weapons-based martial art.
44.	Karate	Japanese striking art using punches and kicks.
45.	Kata	Prearranged pattern of movements.
46.	Kendo	Japanese fencing with bamboo sword.
47.	Kickboxing	Sport combining boxing and kicking.
48.	Kimono	Traditional garment, often similar to gi.
49.	Knee strike	Strike using the knee.
50.	Krav Maga	Israeli self-defense system.
51.	Kung fu	Chinese martial arts traditions.
52.	Lapel grip	Hold on an opponent’s jacket collar.
53.	Leg sweep	Takedown by removing a leg base.
54.	Leverage	Using mechanics to gain advantage.
55.	Lock	Hold that controls a joint.
56.	Low kick	Kick aimed at thigh or calf.
57.	Mat	Padded surface for safe training.
58.	Meditation	Mind training for focus and calm.
59.	MMA	Mixed martial arts competition format.
60.	Mount	Top ground position on opponent’s torso.
61.	Muay Thai	Thai striking art using eight limbs.
62.	Naginata	Japanese pole weapon with curved blade.
63.	Nunchaku	Two sticks linked by chain or cord.
64.	Octagon	Eight-sided cage used in MMA.
65.	Offense	Attacking actions to score or finish.
66.	Okinawan karate	Karate styles originating from Okinawa.
67.	Pace	Speed and rhythm of a fight.
68.	Pad work	Striking practice on focus pads.
69.	Parry	Deflecting an attack with the hand.
70.	Point sparring	Sparring scored by clean touches.
71.	Pressure	Constant attacking or controlling intensity.
72.	Punch	Strike delivered with a fist.
73.	Rank	Level of skill or grade.
74.	Referee	Official who enforces rules and safety.
75.	Roundhouse kick	Circular kick using the shin or foot.
76.	Ruleset	Agreed rules governing a match.
77.	Samurai	Historic Japanese warrior class.
78.	Sanction	Official approval for an event.
79.	Self-defense	Protecting yourself from harm or attack.
80.	Sensei	Japanese term for teacher or instructor.
81.	Shadowboxing	Solo practice of strikes and movement.
82.	Sparring	Controlled practice fighting with a partner.
83.	Stance	Body position for balance and readiness.
84.	Submission	Technique forcing an opponent to concede.
85.	Sweep	Off-balancing takedown using the legs.
86.	Taekwondo	Korean art known for dynamic kicks.
87.	Takedown	Bringing an opponent to the ground.
88.	Tap out	Signal of surrender in grappling.
89.	Tatami	Traditional mat flooring for training.
90.	Throw	Technique to project an opponent.
91.	Training partner	Person you practice techniques with.
92.	Triangle choke	Leg choke forming a triangle shape.
93.	Uchi mata	Judo inner-thigh throwing technique.
94.	Ukemi	Japanese term for safe falling skills.
95.	Uniform	Standard clothing worn for practice.
96.	Uppercut	Upward punch aimed at chin or body.
97.	Victory	Winning a match or bout.
98.	Volume striking	High-output punching and kicking.
99.	Waist lock	Grip around the opponent’s waist.
100.	Warm-up	Preparation exercises before training.