Glossary entry

French term or phrase:

arts martiaux de percussion

English translation:

martial arts involving striking or hitting

Added to glossary by Steve Melling
Jul 27, 2006 11:48
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French term

arts martiaux de percussion

French to English Other Sports / Fitness / Recreation martial arts
Text dealing with judo kimonos.

A sentence reads:

Ne pas utiliser dans le cadre des arts martiaux de percussion.

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martial arts involving striking or hitting

Arts martiaux de percussion are any martial arts that involve striking or hitting, such as karate, kung fu, kick boxing, etc., in contrast with grappling martial arts like judo (arts martiaux de préhension).

HTH


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Note added at 10 mins (2006-07-27 11:58:52 GMT)
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So your sentence could read:
Not suitable for striking martial arts.

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percussive martial arts

From:http://www.ais-dhaka.net/middle/StudentWorld/Health/Grade_8/...

Tae kwon do and Karate both are percussive martial art, a combat sport that includes kicking, striking, using feet, elbows, knees, and head.


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Note added at 17 mins (2006-07-27 12:05:30 GMT)
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Or you could use: percussive forms of martial arts

The distinctive trademarks of the Yin Fu style are the large number of percussive techniques, multiple quick-strikes combinations, explosive movements and very quick and evasive footwork. (Yin Fu was said to "fight like a tiger," advancing forward and knocking his opponent to the ground swiftly like a tiger pouncing on its prey.

Other info at:
http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761569127/Martial_Arts.h...
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