Martial Arts

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Across
  1. 1. A training place for martial arts.
  2. 4. A defensive move to stop an opponent's attack.
  3. 6. A technique to off-balance and bring down the opponent.
  4. 8. Practice fighting in martial arts.
  5. 10. The highest rank in many martial arts.
  6. 13. A martial art that originated in Japan, focusing on striking and blocking techniques.
  7. 16. A title for an experienced martial arts instructor.
  8. 17. Training and development of one's skills and character in martial arts.
  9. 19. Engage in close combat, typically attempting to throw or force the opponent to the ground.
Down
  1. 2. A martial art and an Olympic sport that emphasizes throws and grappling.
  2. 3. A Japanese martial art that focuses on redirecting the opponent's energy.
  3. 5. A sharp downward blow with the edge of the hand.
  4. 7. A strike using the fist.
  5. 8. Techniques and skills used to protect oneself from harm.
  6. 9. A physical attack in martial arts.
  7. 11. A strike using the foot.
  8. 12. A sequence of movements in martial arts, performed alone.
  9. 14. A Korean martial art known for its fast, high kicks.
  10. 15. Standard clothing worn by martial artists.
  11. 18. A colored band worn to signify a martial artist's rank or level of proficiency.