Topic: Japanese Martial Arts I: Karate
-for when you’re really left empty-handed
Word definitions
martial art (n.): a fighting technique (often referring to close-range combat)
vowel (n.): voiced sounds such as A, I, U, E, and O.
[something] aside: phrase used to end one topic and move on to the next one
establish (v.): create (often for organizations, groups, etc.)
graceful (adj.): having elegance and beauty
deftly (adv.): skillfully, with precise movements
parry (v.): block or deflect an attack
counter-attack (v.): return an attack (attack back after being attacked)
unarmed (adj.): not holding any weapons
invade (v.): enter a place/area and take control of it
iconic (adj.): widely recognized (often symbolizing or representing something)
fluid (adj.): appear to be smoothly flowing
spar (v.): practice fighting (usually against another practitioner)
get a kick out of: get enjoyment or amusement from something