Kampsportens
Kampsportens is a general term used in Scandinavian languages, notably Swedish, Danish, and Norwegian, to refer to martial arts. It encompasses a broad spectrum of combat sports and systems that originated in various cultures and are practiced for self-defense, physical fitness, mental discipline, and sport. The term itself is a compound word, where "kamp" means fight or combat, and "sport" refers to sport. Therefore, kampsportens literally translates to "the combat sports" or "the martial arts."
Within this umbrella term, a multitude of disciplines exist. These can range from striking arts like boxing
The practice of kampsportens has a long history, with roots stretching back centuries. In modern times, it