Kamppailulaji

Kamppailulaji is a Finnish term that refers to any sport in which competitors engage in physical combat under a defined set of rules. The aim is to score points, secure a submission, or achieve a knockout while minimizing the risk of injury, with matches conducted in controlled environments such as rings or mats.

The category encompasses a wide range of disciplines, including boxing, wrestling, judo, taekwondo, karate, muay Thai, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, sambo, and mixed martial arts. Each discipline has its own rule set, scoring system, and protective equipment; common elements include weight classes, referees, rounds, and medical checks before and after competition.

In Finland, kamppailulajit are organized by national and international bodies that govern rules and competition calendars; at the global level, separate federations oversee individual sports, many of which are Olympic or have international championships.

Training emphasizes technique, conditioning, safety, strategy, and respect for opponents.

As a broad category, kamppailulaji reflects a long tradition of organized sport that combines physical skill with discipline and sportsmanship.