Combat Sports as a Form of Self-Defense

Wrestling is a combat sport that focuses on grappling and ground fighting, where the objective is to pin the opponent to the ground or force them to submit.

A hook is a punch that is thrown with the back of the fist in a circular motion, targeting the opponent's head or body.

Judo is a martial art that emphasizes grappling, joint locks, and throws, with the aim of subduing an opponent without striking them.

Weaving is a defensive move in boxing where the fighter moves their head from side to side to avoid an opponent's punches.

Muay Thai, also known as Thai boxing, is a combat sport that allows the use of kicks, knees, and elbows in addition to punches.

Dim Mak is a term used in some martial arts to refer to techniques that involve striking an opponent's pressure points to cause pain or incapacitation.

A suplex is a wrestling move where one wrestler lifts their opponent off the ground and slams them to the mat, often using their arms or legs to control the opponent's body.

Aikido is a martial art that emphasizes circular and flowing movements, using an opponent's force against them to neutralize their attacks.

Atemi is a term used in martial arts to refer to techniques that involve striking an opponent's vital points, such as their eyes, throat, or solar plexus.

Kickboxing is a combat sport that allows the use of punches and kicks, with an emphasis on low kicks and sweeps to destabilize an opponent.

Kansetsu Waza is a term used in martial arts to refer to techniques that involve controlling an opponent's joints and limbs to restrict their movement.

A jab is a punch that is thrown with the lead hand, typically used to establish range and set up more powerful punches.

Karate is a combat sport that emphasizes striking techniques, such as punches, kicks, and elbows, with a focus on developing power, speed, and accuracy.

Nage Waza is a term used in martial arts to refer to techniques that involve using an opponent's momentum against them to throw them off balance and take them to the ground.

Wrestling is a combat sport that emphasizes grappling techniques, such as holds, takedowns, and submissions, with the aim of controlling an opponent and forcing them to submit.