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Glossary of Sports and Recreational Activities Starting with K
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Hurt...then heal.
KalarippayattuKalarippayattu:
Kalarippayattu is a sport located in the Martial Arts category. Kalarippayattu is an Indian form of martial arts characterized by strikes, kicks, grappling and weaponry. It is distinguished by a strong emphasis on healing techniques. The correct pronunciation of Kalarippayattu is kah-lahr-ee-pey-at-yoo.

Useful in a late-night, Manila knife fight.
Kali SikaranKali Sikaran:
Kali Sikaran is a sport located in the Martial Arts category. Kali Sikaran is a Filipino form of martial arts that incorporates elements of Filipino kick boxing, knife fighting, close-range punching and stick fighting. It calls for speed, coordination and stamina. The correct pronunciation of Kali Sikaran is kah-lee see-kuh-ran.

Fourth graders rejoice!
KarateKarate:
Karate is a sport located in the Martial Arts category. Karate is a Chinese form of martial arts characterized by punching, kicking and knee and elbow strikes. The correct pronunciation of Karate is kuh-rah-tee.

The preferred style of Jason Lee.
Karma YogaKarma Yoga:
Karma Yoga is a sport located in the Yoga category. Karma Yoga is a form of yoga characterized by an emphasis on duty and detachment from reward. It is one of the most important forms of yoga, causing many other forms to branch from it. The correct pronunciation of Karma Yoga is kahr-muh yoh-guh.

Mario's first love.
Kart RacingKart Racing:
Kart Racing is a sport located in the Racing category. Kart Racing is a sport where small, four-wheeled vehicles are raced around a track. The competitor with the quickest time of completion is the winner. The correct pronunciation of Kart Racing is kahrt reys-ing.

Not to be confused with Kahlua Yoga, which is quite different.
Kaula YogaKaula Yoga:
Kaula Yoga is a sport located in the Yoga category. Kaula Yoga is a form of yoga characterized by an emphasis on the connections between everything on earth. The correct pronunciation of Kaula Yoga is ka-ula yoh-guh.

You don't need a boat to fish. Get a kayak!
Kayak FishingKayak Fishing:
Kayak Fishing is a sport located in the Fishing category. Kayak Fishing is where participants fish from kayaks. Kayaks have long been a means of transportation for getting to fishing grounds. The correct pronunciation of Kayak Fishing is kahy-ak fish-ing.

Kayaking: The loner's answer to canoeing.
KayakingKayaking:
Kayaking is a sport located in the Kayaking category. Kayaking is the act of moving in a body of water, in a narrow, keelless boat with pointed ends and a closed cockpit. The kayak is propelled by one, double-sided paddle. The correct pronunciation of Kayaking is kahy-ak-ing.
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This blend will make you more hyperactive than Starbuck's!
Kempo JujutsuKempo Jujutsu:
Kempo Jujutsu is a sport located in the Martial Arts category. Kempo Jujutsu is a blend using escaping, striking, outbalancing, folds, locks, throws, ground tactics, escaping, and weapons standing up and on the ground. The blend is between Kempo, meaning fist method or Chinese boxing, and Jujutsu, meaning soft technique. The correct pronunciation of Kempo Jujutsu is kempoh joo-juht-soo.

Has anyone seen my giant bamboo stick?
KendoKendo:
Kendo is a sport located in the Martial Arts category. Kendo is the Japanese martial art of fencing. Competitors face off wearing traditional garb and using bamboo sticks. The correct pronunciation of Kendo is ken-doh.

Train with the stick, attack with the sword.
KenjutsuKenjutsu:
Kenjutsu is a sport located in the Martial Arts category. Kenjutsu is a Japanese form of martial arts concerned with the use of swords. Competitors use wooden sticks to learn, then graduate to long blades. The correct pronunciation of Kenjutsu is ken-jut-suh.

Thieves beware!
Kenpo KaiKenpo Kai:
Kenpo Kai is a sport located in the Martial Arts category. Kenpo Kai is a Japanese form of martial arts, influenced by Chinese karate. It is a self defense technique, originally created to fend off thieves. The correct pronunciation of Kenpo Kai is ken-poh kai.

As Cambodian as finely mashed prahok.
Khmer Traditional WrestlingKhmer Traditional Wrestling:
Khmer Traditional Wrestling is a sport located in the Wrestling category. Khmer Traditional Wrestling is a Cambodian form of wrestling that is equal parts competitive sport and cultural activity. Competitors try to throw an opponent to the ground so both shoulders touch the mat. The correct pronunciation of Khmer Traditional Wrestling is kmair truh-dish-uh-nl res-ling.

Fun for kids and adults.
KickballKickball:
Kickball is a sport located in the Kickball category. Kickball is a team sport, similar to baseball, where participants kick a pitched ball with the intention of advancing around bases, and scoring. It is played on a grass or concrete field similar in shape to a baseball diamond. The correct pronunciation of Kickball is kik-bawl.
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Watch out for those roundhouses.
KickboxingKickboxing:
Kickboxing is a sport located in the Martial Arts category. Kickboxing is a form of martial arts that incorporates western-style boxing with eastern-style kicking. Two competitors spar until one touches the ground. The correct pronunciation of Kickboxing is kik-bok-sing.

Are your kids acting up? Sign them up for kids yoga. They will never misbehave again, guaranteed.
Kids YogaKids Yoga:
Kids Yoga is a sport located in the Yoga category. A series of postures and breathing exercises practiced by children to achieve control of the body and mind. The correct pronunciation of Kids Yoga is kidz yoh-guh.

Controlled throws are super-classy.
KinomichiKinomichi:
Kinomichi is a sport located in the Martial Arts category. Kinomichi is a Japanese form of martial arts characterized by the use of a stick or sword while standing upright or kneeling. It also has an emphasis on controlled throws. The correct pronunciation of Kinomichi is kee-noh-mee-kahy.

Like a good Hootie and the Blowfish song.
Kirip WrestlingKirip Wrestling:
Kirip Wrestling is a sport located in the Wrestling category. Kirip Wrestling is an Indian form of wrestling where competitors grip each others hands for the entire match and try to force their opponent's back to the ground. The correct pronunciation of Kirip Wrestling is krip res-ling.

Move a board with your legs? That's so 1980's.
Kite Land BoardingKite Landboarding:
Kite Landboarding is a sport located in the Boarding category. Kite Landboarding (sometimes spelled Kite Land Boarding) is an individual sport where participants use a large kite to pull them across a large, open area while on an oversized skateboard. Experienced riders can launch themselves several feet in the air and perform tricks. The correct pronunciation of Kite Landboarding is kahyt land-bawr-ding.
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Waves not enough? Add wind.
Kite SurfingKite Surfing:
Kite Surfing is a sport located in the Surfing category. Kite Surfing is an individual sport where participants use a large kite to propel a small surfboard over the surface of water. The correct pronunciation of Kite Surfing is kahyt sur-fing.
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Dangerous. Check YouTube for proof.
Kite TubingKite Tubing:
Kite Tubing is a sport located in the Tubing category. Kite Tubing is an individual sport where individuals ride an inflatable tube, pulled by a boat. Once a certain speed has been attained, the tube lifts out of the water and flies like a kite. The correct pronunciation of Kite Tubing is kahyt too-bing.
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Why just wakeboard? Do it with a kite!
Kite BoardingKiteboarding:
Kiteboarding is a sport located in the Boarding category. Kiteboarding (sometimes spelled Kite Boarding) is a sport where a large kite pulls a board across the surface of water. Competitors can perform tricks and stunts similar to those in wakeboarding. The correct pronunciation of Kiteboarding is kahyt-bawr-ding.
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Performed in armor, because it looks scarier.
Kito RyuKito Ryu:
Kito Ryu is a sport located in the Martial Arts category. Kito Ryu is a Japanese form of martial arts characterized by the use of joint locks, throws, strikes and chokes, all while wearing full armor. The correct pronunciation of Kito Ryu is kit-oh rah-yoo.

Guaranteed to learn in 30 minutes or less.
Knee BoardingKneeboarding:
Kneeboarding is a sport located in the Boarding category. Kneeboarding (sometimes spelled Knee Boarding) is a sport similar to wake boarding and water skiing. It is often considered the easiest of water sports to learn, because being on your knees often makes it easier (this is due to a lower center of gravity). The correct pronunciation of Kneeboarding is nee-bawr-ding.
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Two sticks are better than one.
KombatanKombatan:
Kombatan is a sport located in the Martial Arts category. Kombatan is a Filipino form of martial arts characterized by the use of double stick techniques. It was formed by incorporating aspects of judo, jujustsu and karate. The correct pronunciation of Kombatan is key-oh-m-bat-uhn.

Official thug protection.
Koo Self DefenseKoo Self Defense:
Koo Self Defense is a sport located in the Martial Arts category. Koo Self Defense is intended to be both a progressive and practical form of martial arts. It is primarily intended for real life situations. The correct pronunciation of Koo Self Defense is koo self di-fens.

Poor man's basketball? Never!
KorfballKorfball:
Korfball is a sport located in the Korfball category. Korfball is a mixed-gender team sport where players attack and defend baskets placed on large posts on opposite ends of a halved court. Points are scored when a player shoots a ball through the opposing team's basket. The correct pronunciation of Korfball is kohrf-bawl.
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Moses approved.
Krav MagaKrav Maga:
Krav Maga is a sport located in the Martial Arts category. Krav Maga is an Israeli form of martial arts characterized by an emphasis on threat neutralization in a real life context. It is designed to turn a defender into an attacker in the quickest time possible. The correct pronunciation of Krav Maga is key-reyv mag-ey.

It goes perfect with aromatherapy candles.
Kripalu YogaKripalu Yoga:
Kripalu Yoga is a sport located in the Yoga category. Kripalu Yoga is a form of Hatha Yoga that is therapeutic, gentle, and spiritually focused. It was developed by both Amrit Desai and Swami Kripalu. The correct pronunciation of Kripalu Yoga is krip-ah-loo yoh-guh.

Make love to your vertebrae...figurative love.
Kriya YogaKriya Yoga:
Kriya Yoga is a sport located in the Yoga category. Kriya Yoga is a form of yoga that has been revived in modern times. It is characterized by an emphasis on six different energy centers located on the spine. The correct pronunciation of Kriya Yoga is kri-yuh yoh-guh.

All about the fist.
Kuen-DoKuen-Do:
Kuen-Do is a sport located in the Martial Arts category. Kuen-Do is a Chinese form of martial arts characterized by an emphasis on strikes with the fist. Human structure and development was taken into account when Kuen-Do was developed. The correct pronunciation of Kuen-Do is kuen-doo.

The world's only activity that shows love to the endocrine system.
Kundalini YogaKundalini Yoga:
Kundalini Yoga is a sport located in the Yoga category. Kundalini Yoga is a form of yoga characterized by an emphasis on psycho-spiritual growth and the body's growth potential. It also gives special consideration to the spine and endocrine system. The correct pronunciation of Kundalini Yoga is koon-dl-ee-nee yoh-guh.

The best thing to ever end with "fu."
Kung-fuKung-fu:
Kung-fu is a sport located in the Martial Arts category. Kung-fu is an umbrella term used in the western world that refers to all Chinese martial arts. The correct pronunciation of Kung-fu is koong-fu.

Turn your fist into your best friend.
KuntaoKuntao:
Kuntao is a sport located in the Martial Arts category. Kuntao is a Chinese form of martial arts that means "the way of the fist." It is practiced in China, southeast Asia and the Philippines. The correct pronunciation of Kuntao is koon-dou.

Hands off my curry!
Kuttu VarisaiKuttu Varisai:
Kuttu Varisai is a sport located in the Martial Arts category. Kuttu Varisai is an Indian form of martial arts that incorporates nearly every part of the body. It includes postures, grappling, throws, hits and locks. The correct pronunciation of Kuttu Varisai is kutt-yoo var-iz-ah-ee.

Watch the face!
KyokushinKyokushin:
Kyokushin is a sport located in the Martial Arts category. Kyokushin is a competitive Japanese form of martial arts that incorporates elements of kickboxing and karate. Competitors wear padded gloves and are prohibited from punching their opponent in the face. The correct pronunciation of Kyokushin is key-yoh-key-yoo-shin.

The only thing better than sushi.
Kyudo ArcheryKyudo Archery:
Kyudo Archery is a sport located in the Archery category. Kyudo Archery is the Japanese art of archery. It means "way of the bow". The correct pronunciation of Kyudo Archery is kahy-yoo-doh ahr-chuh-ree.
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Like the appetizer sampler from Applebee's.
Kyuki-DoKyuki-Do:
Kyuki-Do is a sport located in the Martial Arts category. Kyuki-Do is a type of Martial Art. It incorporates the following types into one practice: Tae Known Do, Hapkido, Judo, and JuiJutsu. The correct pronunciation of Kyuki-Do is key-yoo-key-doh.