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a Chinese full-contact fighting system incorporating punches, kicks, throws, and sweeps
What is "Sanda"?
Sanda, formerly known as Sanshou, is a Chinese martial art that combines striking, wrestling, and quick, powerful throws. It is a modern combat sport that focuses on both stand-up fighting and close-range techniques, using punches, kicks, knee strikes, and elbow strikes, along with various grappling and takedown techniques. Sanda practitioners aim to defeat their opponents by scoring points for controlled attacks or by knocking them out or throwing them to the ground. The martial art emphasizes speed, agility, and versatility, and it is often used in military and law enforcement training as well as in professional combat sports.
