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  2. Jōdō - Wikipedia

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    Shintō Musō-ryū jōjutsu (sometimes known as Shintō Musō-ryū jōdō - "Shindō" is also a valid pronunciation for the leading characters), is reputed to have been invented by the great swordsman Musō Gonnosuke Katsuyoshi (夢想 權之助 勝吉, fl. c.1605, date of death unknown) about 400 years ago, after a bout won by the famous Miyamoto Musashi (宮本 武蔵, 1584–1645).

  3. Combat sport - Wikipedia

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    Classification of unarmed combat sports. A combat sport, or fighting sport, is a contact sport that usually involves one-on-one combat.In many combat sports, a contestant wins by scoring more points than the opponent, submitting the opponent with a hold, disabling the opponent (knockout, KO), or attacking the opponent in a specific or designated technique.

  4. Donn F. Draeger - Wikipedia

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    He also held high ranks in Shindo Muso-ryu jodo, kendo, karate and aikido, among other arts. [ 2 ] [ 27 ] [ 28 ] [ 29 ] Draeger studied the evolution and development of human combative behavior and was director of the International Hoplology Society (IHC) in Tokyo until his death in 1982.

  5. Japanese martial arts - Wikipedia

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    The usage of the term budō (武道) to mean martial arts is a modern one: historically the term meant a way of life encompassing physical, spiritual and moral dimensions with a focus on self-improvement, fulfillment or personal growth. [1] The terms bujutsu (武術) and bugei (武芸) have different meanings from budō, at least historically ...

  6. Category:Combat sports - Wikipedia

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    2014 in combat sports; 2015 in combat sports; 2016 in combat sports; 2017 in combat sports; 2018 in combat sports; 2019 in combat sports; 2020 in combat sports; 2022 in combat sports; 2024 in combat sports

  7. Shindō jinen-ryū - Wikipedia

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    Shindo Jinen Ryu training has three main elements: kihon (basics), kata (forms or patterns of moves) and kumite (sparring). It incorporates elements of karate, aikido , jujitsu and kendo in its curriculum and also emphasizes both philosophy and education. [ 2 ]

  8. 2024 in combat sports - Wikipedia

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    June 16: 2024 U15 Pan-American Beach Wrestling Championships in San Salvador [2]; June 22–23: 2024 Seniors Beach Wrestling African Championships in Dakar [3]; June 23: 2024 U23 Pan-American Beach Wrestling Championships in Rionegro [4]

  9. Shin-kicking - Wikipedia

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    Shin-kicking, also known as shin diggings or purring, is a combat sport that involves two contestants attempting to kick each other on the shin in order to force their opponent to the ground. It has been described as an English martial art , and originated in England in the early 17th century.