Kamppailun

Kamppailun is the genitive form of the Finnish noun kamppailu, which denotes fighting, combat, or a strenuous struggle. Kamppailu can refer to physical fighting between people as well as to broader contests or battles, including metaphorical struggles. Kamppailun is used to indicate possession or relation in phrases such as kamppailun historia (the history of combat) or kamppailun säännöt (the rules of combat).

In sport and related contexts, kamppailu is central to kamppailulajit, or combat sports. Examples of kamppailulajit include boxing, wrestling, judo, taekwondo, karate, and mixed martial arts. In these disciplines, emphasis is placed on conditioning, technique, strategy, safety, and fair play, with rules and judging varying by sport. The term helps distinguish the physical contest from other forms of athletic activity.

Outside sports, kamppailu is used in self-defense training, police and military instruction, and in literature to describe a confrontation or struggle. It can also function metaphorically to denote persistent effort or conflict, such as a long-term campaign or a difficult personal challenge.