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Martial Arts

Activities in which participants learn self-defense mainly through the use of hand-to-hand combat. Judo involves throwing an opponent to the ground while karate (which includes kung fu and tae kwon do) involves kicking and punching an opponent.

Year introduced: 1991

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Tree Number(s): I03.450.642.845.560

MeSH Unique ID: D016139

Entry Terms:

  • Arts, Martial
  • Judo
  • Karate
  • Kung Fu
  • Gongfu
  • Gong Fu
  • Fu, Gong
  • Tae Kwon Do
  • Wushu
  • Hap Ki Do
  • Aikido
  • Jujitsu

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