👉 In the context of martial arts, "pele" is a name for a type of hand-to-hand combat style commonly known as Taekwondo. It's also used in other martial arts such as Judo and Karate. The term "pele" comes from the Latin word "pelae", which means "to break". This style emphasizes the use of the body, hands, feet, and weapons to attack and defend oneself or others.