Back to GlossaryHomeSearchMartial Arts Culture and HistoryGear and EquipmentPersonalitiesSkill DevelopmentMind and Body ConnectionWeapons and Traditional Tools Martial arts map Complete blog posts directory ContactFI'm not looking to escape the pressure. I'm embracing it. Pressure is what builds up in the chamber behind the bullet before it explodes out of the gun.Ronda "Rowdy" Rousey
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An enswell is a small, flat piece of chilled metal used by a cutman to apply cold direct pressure to swelling around a fighter's eyes between rounds, reducing hematoma formation without disrupting underlying tissue.EGreco-Roman wrestling is a style of wrestling that is one of the oldest forms of combat sports, with origins tracing back to ancient Greece and Rome.GA joint lock is a grappling technique used in martial arts and combat sports to manipulate an opponent's joints in such a way that it causes pain, restricts movement, or forces submission.JChin Na, also spelled Qinna, is a Chinese martial art technique that focuses on seizing and controlling an opponent through joint locks, pressure point manipulation, and other grappling techniques.CIn the context of Jujutsu (also spelled Jujitsu or Jiu-Jitsu), the term "Ju" (柔) is a Japanese word that means "gentle," "yielding," or "flexible."JA hematoma is a localized collection of blood outside blood vessels, caused by broken capillaries beneath the skin, commonly forming around the eye area during combat sports and posing a fight-stopping risk if left unmanaged.HGeomdo (also spelled Kumdo or Gumdo) is a modern Korean martial art that focuses on swordsmanship. GNorthern Praying Mantis (北派螳螂拳, Běi Pài Táng Láng Quán) is a traditional Chinese martial art that is renowned for its intricate and agile techniques, which mimic the movements of the praying mantis insect. NTatami are traditional Japanese mats made from woven rush straw, often used in homes, temples, and other cultural spaces. Nowadays they are widely used in martial arts dojos.TResistance bands are flexible, elastic bands used for strength training and physical therapy.RBogu is the protective armor worn by practitioners of Kendo during training and competition.BGong Bu (弓步), also known as the Bow Stance or Archer Stance, is a fundamental stance in many Chinese martial arts.GRussian Fistfighting, also known as "Kulachniye Boyi" (Кулачные бои), is a traditional form of bare-knuckle fighting that has deep roots in Russian culture and history.RChikara-mizu, which translates to "power water," is a ritual practice in sumo wrestling that involves wrestlers rinsing their mouths with water before entering the ring for a match.CTakhado is a traditional Vietnamese martial art. It originates from the southern region of Vietnam and is part of the rich cultural heritage of Vietnamese martial arts.TLoad More1 / 20No Items Found