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4832Martial art is a combat sport which is practiced for a number of reasons like self-defense, military, etc. There are several styles of armed and unarmed combats.Read the descriptions and unjumble the letters to find the names of the martial art.1.It is an Olympic sport of unarmed combat. No kicking or punching is permitted in it. In Japanese, it means gentle way. .......................... (UJDO)2.It is a martial art originated in Korea. It has been an Olympic sport since 2000. ............................ (DKWOOENTA)3.In China, it is known as Wushu. It has been derived from Shaolin monks. ............................ (GUNK UF)4.%u0009 ItwasfirstpractisedbyBuddhistmonks in China. In Japanese, it means empty hand. It is a combination of meditation and self-defence skills. ............................ (TARAKE)5.In Japanese, it means gentleness andart.Thefighterstrytoknockeach other off-balance by striking. ............................ (UJUJUST)6.It is a martial art based on an ancient form of Japanese sword fighting.Nowadays,bamboosticksare used instead of a real sword. ............................ (ONDKE)7.In this game, the wrestler is called Sumotri. He is big and heavy, and aims at throwing his opponent out of the ring. ........................................ (MOSU TRSEWILNG)8.It is a sport of Thailand known as Thai Boxing. It is also referred to as The Science of Eight Limbs. ........................... (YAUM IAHT)Thang Ta is the martial art of Manipur. It involves rhythmic breathing and swift movements using swords and spears.File-O-FactMartial ArtsUnit 5: Sports and Entertainment13578246

