Martial Arts

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  1. 3. A training hall or school for martial arts practice.
  2. 6. A Chinese practice of breath control, meditation, and movement to cultivate energy.
  3. 8. A term used in Japanese martial arts to refer to a teacher or master.
  4. 10. A covert agent or mercenary from feudal Japan, often depicted in pop culture.
  5. 11. A mountain range in China, famous for its Taoist monasteries and the birthplace of Tai Chi.
  6. 15. A colored item worn in martial arts to indicate rank or skill level.
  7. 17. A meditative practice associated with martial arts and Buddhist monks.
  8. 19. Japanese throwing stars used as a concealed weapon.
  9. 20. A curved, single-edged sword traditionally used by samurai warriors.
  10. 21. A classic martial arts strike, often seen in movies as a "karate chop."
  11. 22. A symbol representing balance and duality, often associated with martial arts philosophy (two words with - between them)
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  1. 1. A respectful gesture performed at the start and end of martial arts practice.
  2. 2. The Indian monk credited with bringing Zen Buddhism and martial arts to China.
  3. 4. A modern Japanese martial art focused on throws and grappling.
  4. 5. A military leader in feudal Japan, under whom samurai warriors served.
  5. 7. In Chinese martial arts, the vital life force believed to flow through the body.
  6. 9. Legendary Chinese temple known for its warrior monks and kung fu.
  7. 12. The traditional uniform worn by martial artists, typically in karate, judo, and jiu-jitsu.
  8. 13. Japanese martial art focused on striking techniques, meaning "empty hand."
  9. 14. A religious ascetic who practices martial arts, especially in Shaolin tradition.
  10. 16. First name of a Hong Kong-American martial artist, actor, filmmaker, and philosopher.
  11. 18. A Chinese martial art known for its slow, flowing movements and focus on balance.
  12. 19. The warrior class of feudal Japan, highly skilled in martial arts and swordsmanship.