| martial arts | Activities in which participants learn self-defense mainly through the use of hand-to-hand combat. Judo involves throwing an opponent to the ground while karate (which includes kung fu and tae kwon do) involves kicking and punching an opponent. T'ai chi is also a form of meditative exercise through methodically slow circular stretching movements and positions of body balance. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| language arts | Skills in the use of language which lead to proficiency in written or spoken communication. (12 Dec 1998) |