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Glossary of Sports and Recreational Activities Starting with M
This comprehensive glossary lists all the sports and recreational
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Use the link bar below to easily navigate throughout the glossary. Grappling, with a distinct Indian flair. Malyutham is a sport located in the Martial Arts category. Malyutham is an Indian form of martial arts characterized by a strong emphasis on grappling. Competitors use the technique to pull their opponent to the ground. The correct pronunciation of Malyutham is mal-yu-tee-ham. Your minor in Sanskrit finally pays off! Mantra Yoga is a sport located in the Yoga category. Mantra Yoga is a form of yoga characterized by a repetition of a word or phrase while performing a limited number of postures. The word or phrase is usually a Sanskrit prayer or something with spiritual significance. The correct pronunciation of Mantra Yoga is man-truh yoh-guh. Marathon: Greek for "this is a lot of running!" Marathon is a sport located in the Marathon category. Marathon is an individual sport where participants run a distance of 26.2 miles on a laid-out course. The person with the quickest time of completion is the winner. The correct pronunciation of Marathon is mar-uh-thon. Learn More The third best thing to do with a mattress. Mattress Jousting is a sport located in the Jousting category. Mattress Jousting is a form of jousting where competitors run full speed at each other, dive onto mattresses, and slam into one another. The competitor that stays on their mattress or lands closest to their mattress wins points. The correct pronunciation of Mattress Jousting is ma-tris joust-ing. Let the footwork flow! Mei Hua Quan is a sport located in the Martial Arts category. Mei Hua Quan is a Chinese form of martial arts, and one of the many styles of kung fu. It is characterized by light rapid footwork and large flowing movements. Mei Hua Quan also incorporates many different types of weapons. The correct pronunciation of Mei Hua Quan is mee-ahy huh-ey kwawn. Getting married? Time for Merengue Dancing lessons! Merengue Dancing is a sport located in the Dancing category. Merengue Dancing is a style of dancing which mixes Latin American music with a two-step beat. Partners hold each other in a closed position, with the leader holding the partners waist with his hand and holding her right hand with his left. The correct pronunciation of Merengue Dancing is muh-reng-gey dans-ing. Need money? Get a metal detector. Metal Detecting (Treasure Hunting) is a sport located in the Finding category. Metal Detecting is where participants use metal detectors to find metallic objects. It is done for both recreation and sport. The correct pronunciation of Metal Detecting (Treasure Hunting) is met-l di-tekt-ing (trezh-r huhn-ting). Learn More Simple, yet effective. Mian Quan is a sport located in the Martial Arts category. Mian Quan is a Chinese form of martial arts characterized by an emphasis on defense becoming offense. This technique is rather simple, only incorporating kicks and punches. The correct pronunciation of Mian Quan is mee-uhn kwawn. The only time a windmill can be considered evil. Miniature Golf is a sport located in the Golf category. Miniature Golf is an individual sport where players use a blunt club called a putter to hit a ball through a miniaturized laid-out course. The correct pronunciation of Miniature Golf is min-ee-uh-cher gawlf. Learn More Size doesn't matter. Minibike Motocross is a sport located in the Motocross category. Minibike Motocross is an individual sport where participants race small motorcycles designed for children, on earthen tracks. Minibikes are often transformed for adult use by adding taller handle bars and improved suspension. The correct pronunciation of Minibike Motocross is min-ee-bahyk moh-toh-kraws. See you in the octagon! Mixed Martial Arts is a sport located in the Martial Arts category. Mixed Martial Arts is a form of martial arts that incorporates striking and grappling. It is a full contact sport that is mostly practiced in regulated matches. The correct pronunciation of Mixed Martial Arts is mikst mahr-shuhl ahrts. The thinner the vest, the better the wrestler. Mizo Inchai Wrestling is a sport located in the Wrestling category. Mizo Inchai Wrestling is a form of wrestling where competitors wrestle on sand while wearing thin vests. A match is won when a competitor's shoulders are pinned or is lifted into the air. The correct pronunciation of Mizo Inchai Wrestling is mee-zo in-she res-ling. Ballroom dancing for Ikea furniture. Modern Ballroom Dancing is a sport located in the Dancing category. Modern Ballroom Dancing is a recreational and competitive form of dancing where a pair of dancers perform a choreographed routine. Within the pair, one dancer leads and the other follows. The correct pronunciation of Modern Ballroom Dancing is mod-ern bawl-room dans-ing. No, we swear. It is dancing....Really. Modern Dancing is a sport located in the Dancing category. Modern Dancing is a free-from style of dance, developed as a response to ballet. Modern Dancing is focused on movement and space rather that form and technique. The correct pronunciation of Modern Dancing is mod-ern dans-ing. Like an obscure sport, TV dinner. Modern Pentathlon is a sport located in the Modern Pentathlon category. Modern Pentathlon is an individual sport consisting of five events: epee fencing, pistol shooting, two hundred meter freestyle swimming, a show jumping course on horseback and a cross-country run. The correct pronunciation of Modern Pentathlon is mod-ern pen-tath-luhn. Learn More ...aka Kinda Fast Pitch Softball. Modified Pitch Softball is a sport located in the Softball category. Modified Pitch Softball is a form of softball that is a mix of fast pitch and slow pitch. The main difference is that the speed of pitches are controlled by not allowing pitchers to raise their arms above their shoulders. The correct pronunciation of Modified Pitch Softball is mod-uh-fahy pich sawft-bawl. Mounds of snow have never been more fun! Mogul Skiing is a sport located in the Skiing category. Mogul Skiing is a style of skiing where the participant passes, in short-radius turns, between moguls (bumps or mounds of hard snow). The correct pronunciation of Mogul Skiing is moh-guhl skee-ing. Learn More The greatest game on earth! Mondo Croquet is a sport located in the Croquet category. Mondo Croquet is a variation of croquet mainly distinguished by its massive size, and use of sledge hammers and bowling balls. The correct pronunciation of Mondo Croquet is mon-doh kroh-key. Learn More The word "Mongolian" makes everything better. Mongolian Wrestling is a sport located in the Wrestling category. Mongolian Wrestling is a form of wrestling originating in Mongolia. Competitors wrestle with the aim of getting their opponent's back, knees or elbows to touch the ground. The correct pronunciation of Mongolian Wrestling is mong-goh-lee-uhn res-ling. The Monkey: Deadliest of the all the primates. Monkey Kung Fu is a sport located in the Martial Arts category. Monkey Kung Fu is a Chinese form of martial arts, and one of the many forms of kung fu. It is characterized by lunging, grabbing, jumping and tumbling, all moves developed to mimic those of a monkey. The correct pronunciation of Monkey Kung Fu is muhng-kee koong fu. If at first you don't succeed... Motala Orienteering is a sport located in the Orienteering category. Motala Orienteering is an individual sport where competitors navigate through diverse terrain and visit, in sequence, different points on a map. In Motala Orienteering, competitors navigate multiple times through a shortened course. The competitor with the quickest time of completion is the winner. The correct pronunciation of Motala Orienteering is mo tala awr-ee-en-teer-ing. A real-life version of ExciteBike! Motocross is a sport located in the Motocross category. Motocross is a individual sport where participants race motorcycles on an earthen course. The correct pronunciation of Motocross is moh-toh-kraws. No...I'll drive. Motor Vehicle Orienteering is a sport located in the Orienteering category. Motor Vehicle Orienteering is a sport where competitors use a car to navigate through diverse terrain and visit, in sequence, different points on a map. The competitor with the quickest time of completion is the winner. The correct pronunciation of Motor Vehicle Orienteering is moh-ter vee-i-kuh awr-ee-en-teer-ing. Need to outrun pirates? Get a motorboat. Motorboating is a sport located in the Boating category. Motorboating is a recreational sport that uses a vessel (boat) propelled by an internal combustion engine or electric motor. The correct pronunciation of Motorboating is moh-ter-boht-ing. Learn More Leather not required. Motorcycle Racing is a sport located in the Racing category. Motorcycle Racing is an umbrella term that can be used to describe any sport or activity where a competitor's skill on a motorcycle is tested against others. The correct pronunciation of Motorcycle Racing is moh-ter-sahy-kuhl reys-ing. Speedway: The only way. Motorcycle Speedway is a sport located in the Motocross category. Motorcycle Speedway is an individual sport where participants race motorcycles on an dirt, oval-shaped track. The correct pronunciation of Motorcycle Speedway is moh-ter-sahy-kuhl speed-wey. Knobby tires...that's the ticket. Mountain Bicycling is a sport located in the Cycling category. Mountain Bicycling is a type of cycling where riders traverse rough terrain on bicycles outfitted with wide tires and shock absorbers. The correct pronunciation of Mountain Bicycling is moun-tn bahy-si-kling. Learn More No snow, no problem. Mountain Boarding is a sport located in the Boarding category. Mountain Boarding (also known as Dirt Boarding and All-Terrain Boarding [ATB])is a sport derived from snow boarding. A mountain board is similar to an enlarged skateboard. The correct pronunciation of Mountain Boarding is moun-tn bawr-ding. Learn More Gotta escape the asylum somehow. Mountain Unicycling is a sport located in the Cycling category. Mountain Unicycling is a type of cycling similar to mountain bicycling, except the rider is using a unicycle outfitted with wide tires and shock absorbers. The correct pronunciation of Mountain Unicycling is moun-tn yoo-nee-si-kling. Learn More Trekking just sounds cooler. Mountaineering is a sport located in the Mountaineering category. Mountaineering is an individual or group sport where participants walk, hike or trek up mountains. The correct pronunciation of Mountaineering is moun-tn-eer-ing. What horses were meant for... Mounted Orienteering is a sport located in the Orienteering category. Mounted Orienteering is an individual sport where competitors use horses to navigate through diverse terrain and visit, in sequence, different points on a map. The competitor with the quickest time of completion is the winner. The correct pronunciation of Mounted Orienteering is moun-tid awr-ee-en-teer-ing. Kickboxing with an attitude. Muay Thai is a sport located in the Martial Arts category. Muay Thai is a Thai form of martial arts characterized by an emphasis on kicking and punching. Hands, shins, elbows and knees are used extensively in Muay Thai. The correct pronunciation of Muay Thai is myoo-ey tahy. You grab my belt, I'll grab yours. Mukna Wrestling is a sport located in the Wrestling category. Mukna Wrestling is an Indian form of wrestling where competitors hold their opponent's belt and attempt to force their head, back, shoulders or knees to touch the ground. The correct pronunciation of Mukna Wrestling is muk-nah res-ling. Sign me up...unless it's for The Teletubbies On Tour Music Concert is a sport located in the Live Performance category. A music concert is a public musical performance in which a number of singers or instrumentalists, or both, participate. The correct pronunciation of Music Concert is myoo-zik kon-surt. Sneak attack! My Jong Law Horn is a sport located in the Martial Arts category. My Jong Law Horn is a Chinese form of martial arts characterized by an emphasis on deception and mobility. It incorporates deceptive hand movements, intricate footwork, varied kicks and high leaps. The correct pronunciation of My Jong Law Horn is mahy jong law hawrn. |
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