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1571:Kickboxing
1325:Qwan Ki Do
1253:To-Shin Do
1183:combatives
1153:Pankration
1138:Kickboxing
1109:Xingyiquan
1097:Baguazhang
1063:Wudangquan
993:Kickboxing
888:Shuai jiao
698:Joint lock
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820:Randori
770:Archery
730:Weapons
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561:Italian
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337:Bokator
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1806:Karate
1791:Boxing
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1086:Aikido
1038:Savate
988:Karate
963:Boxing
843:Barróg
671:Flying
646:Ground
641:Clinch
598:Russia
546:Europe
327:Karate
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1898:Elbow
1816:Sambo
1724:Sambo
1706:Wushu
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1589:Sambo
1534:Glima
1439:Wuxia
1221:MCMAP
1191:Arnis
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983:Dambe
958:Bando
938:shoot
903:catch
883:Sambo
713:Throw
703:Sweep
681:Stomp
631:Punch
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571:Japan
551:India
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