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ARTS MARTIAUX [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-08-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Martial Arts
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- International Mixed Martial Arts Federation
1, record 1, English, International%20Mixed%20Martial%20Arts%20Federation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- IMMAF 1, record 1, English, IMMAF
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Founded in 2012, the purpose of IMMAF is to further the development, recognition, and regulation of the sport of MMA (mixed martial arts), enabling amateur competition through the organization of national MMA federations around the world. 2, record 1, English, - International%20Mixed%20Martial%20Arts%20Federation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Arts martiaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- International Mixed Martial Arts Federation
1, record 1, French, International%20Mixed%20Martial%20Arts%20Federation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- IMMAF 1, record 1, French, IMMAF
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Fédération internationale des arts martiaux mixtes 2, record 1, French, F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20internationale%20des%20arts%20martiaux%20%20mixtes
unofficial, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fédération internationale des arts martiaux mixtes : traduction non officielle donnée à titre d’information seulement. 3, record 1, French, - International%20Mixed%20Martial%20Arts%20Federation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-06-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Martial Arts
- Contests (Recreation)
- History (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- historical European martial arts
1, record 2, English, historical%20European%20martial%20arts
correct, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- HEMA 1, record 2, English, HEMA
correct, plural
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
HEMA [are] martial arts that are based on surviving dedicated technical treatises and martial arts manuals dated to the late Middle Ages, Renaissance and the early modern period. [HEMA] can also be based on documentation of the fighting methods of classical antiquity (such as Greek wrestling, gladiatorial combat or Roman infantry tactics). 1, record 2, English, - historical%20European%20martial%20arts
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
HEMA is based on historical practices and while it utilizes period weapons and sometimes protective equipment, generally speaking, clubs engaging in HEMA practices are not engaging in historical re-enactment or LARPing [live action role playing], and most of the protective equipment used by HEMA practitioners are modern designs to improve safety. 1, record 2, English, - historical%20European%20martial%20arts
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Arts martiaux
- Concours (Loisirs)
- Histoire (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- arts martiaux historiques européens
1, record 2, French, arts%20martiaux%20historiques%20europ%C3%A9ens
correct, plural masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- AMHE 1, record 2, French, AMHE
correct, plural masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les arts martiaux historiques européens consistent en l'étude et la pratique de traditions martiales européennes éteintes. Ils s'appuient sur une démarche de reconstruction, la plus fidèle possible, des techniques et des systèmes d'arts martiaux à partir des sources historiques. Les AMHE s'insèrent dans un cadre de pratique moderne et sécurisé, ils utilisent pour cela des simulateurs et des protections adaptées. 1, record 2, French, - arts%20martiaux%20historiques%20europ%C3%A9ens
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 2023-01-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- martial arts instructor
1, record 3, English, martial%20arts%20instructor
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- instructeur d’art martial
1, record 3, French, instructeur%20d%26rsquo%3Bart%20martial
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- instructrice d’art martial 1, record 3, French, instructrice%20d%26rsquo%3Bart%20martial
correct, feminine noun
- instructeur en arts martiaux 1, record 3, French, instructeur%20en%20arts%20martiaux
correct, masculine noun
- instructrice en arts martiaux 1, record 3, French, instructrice%20en%20arts%20martiaux
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2020-10-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Martial Arts
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- mixed martial arts
1, record 4, English, mixed%20martial%20arts
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- MMA 2, record 4, English, MMA
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- cage fighting 1, record 4, English, cage%20fighting
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a full-contact combat sport based on striking, grappling and ground fighting, made up from various combat sports and martial arts from around the world. 3, record 4, English, - mixed%20martial%20arts
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mixed martial arts; MMA: designations used with a singular verb. 4, record 4, English, - mixed%20martial%20arts
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Arts martiaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- arts martiaux mixtes
1, record 4, French, arts%20martiaux%20mixtes
correct, plural masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- AMM 1, record 4, French, AMM
correct, plural masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sport de combat associant pugilat et lutte au corps à corps. 2, record 4, French, - arts%20martiaux%20mixtes
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
arts martiaux mixtes; AMM : désignations inusitées au singulier. 2, record 4, French, - arts%20martiaux%20mixtes
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-02-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Martial Arts
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- martial arts
1, record 5, English, martial%20arts
correct, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An omnibus term applied to a group of diverse activities that have evolved from ancient fighting skills developed in Asian countries. 2, record 5, English, - martial%20arts
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The present-day adaptations vary considerably and include the graceful slow movements of tai chi, the spectacular power punching of the highly trained karate expert, formalized reenactment of hand-to-hand sword fights, the stylized routines of aikido, practical methods of self-defense, and sport judo as it is played in the Olympic Games. 2, record 5, English, - martial%20arts
Record 5, Key term(s)
- martial art
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Arts martiaux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- arts martiaux
1, record 5, French, arts%20martiaux
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble de sports de combat, d'origine japonaise et chinoise, tels que le kendo, le judo, l'aïkido, le karaté, etc., fondés sur un code moral qui était celui des samouraïs et que se doivent de respecter les combattants. 1, record 5, French, - arts%20martiaux
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La forme au singulier, «art martial» n'a pas été relevée en français. 2, record 5, French, - arts%20martiaux
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Artes marciales
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- artes marciales
1, record 5, Spanish, artes%20marciales
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Disciplinas deportivas que emplean técnicas de combate de origen oriental cuyo objetivo es someter o defenderse de un oponente o agresor. 2, record 5, Spanish, - artes%20marciales
Record 5, Key term(s)
- arte marcial
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-06-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Martial Arts
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- World Chinese Martial Arts Kung-Fu (Wu Su) and Chinese Boxing (KUOSHU) Federation Inc.
1, record 6, English, World%20Chinese%20Martial%20Arts%20Kung%2DFu%20%28Wu%20Su%29%20and%20Chinese%20Boxing%20%28KUOSHU%29%20Federation%20Inc%2E
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, Key term(s)
- World Chinese Martial Arts Kung-Fu (Wu Su) and Chinese Boxing (KUOSHU) Federation
- World Chinese Martial Arts Kung-Fu and Chinese Boxing Federation
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Arts martiaux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Fédération mondiale des arts martiaux chinois Kung-Fu(Wu Su) et de boxe chinoise(KUOSHU) Inc.
1, record 6, French, F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20mondiale%20des%20arts%20martiaux%20chinois%20Kung%2DFu%28Wu%20Su%29%20et%20de%20boxe%20chinoise%28KUOSHU%29%20Inc%2E
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Traduction des débats, Assemblée législative du Nouveau-Brunswick. 2, record 6, French, - F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20mondiale%20des%20arts%20martiaux%20chinois%20Kung%2DFu%28Wu%20Su%29%20et%20de%20boxe%20chinoise%28KUOSHU%29%20Inc%2E
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Fédération mondiale des arts martiaux chinois Kung-Fu(Wu Su) et de boxe chinoise(KUOSHU)
- Fédération mondiale des arts martiaux chinois Kung-Fu et de boxe chinoise
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1998-07-27
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Combat Sports
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Chinese Martial Arts Kung-Fu (Wu Su) and Chinese Boxing (KUOSHU) Federation Inc. 1, record 7, English, Canadian%20Chinese%20Martial%20Arts%20Kung%2DFu%20%28Wu%20Su%29%20and%20Chinese%20Boxing%20%28KUOSHU%29%20Federation%20Inc%2E
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Canadian Chinese Martial Arts Kung-Fu (Wu Su) and Chinese Boxing (KUOSHU) Federation Incorporated
- Canadian Chinese Martial Arts Kung-Fu (Wu Su) and Chinese Boxing (KUOSHU) Federation
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Sports de combat
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Fédération canadienne des arts martiaux chinois Kung-Fu(Wu Su) et de boxe chinoise(KUOSHU) Inc.
1, record 7, French, F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20canadienne%20des%20arts%20martiaux%20chinois%20Kung%2DFu%28Wu%20Su%29%20et%20de%20boxe%20chinoise%28KUOSHU%29%20Inc%2E
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Fédération canadienne des arts martiaux chinois Kung-Fu(Wu Su) et de boxe chinoise(KUOSHU) Incorporée
- Fédération canadienne des arts martiaux chinois Kung-Fu(Wu Su) et de boxe chinoise(KUOSHU)
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1993-04-13
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- International Martial Arts Federation
1, record 8, English, International%20Martial%20Arts%20Federation
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- IMAF 2, record 8, English, IMAF
correct, international
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- International Martial Arts Federation
1, record 8, French, International%20Martial%20Arts%20Federation
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- IMAF 2, record 8, French, IMAF
correct, international
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fédération internationale des arts martiaux n'est pas une traduction française officielle 1, record 8, French, - International%20Martial%20Arts%20Federation
Record 8, Key term(s)
- Fédération internationale des arts martiaux
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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