Combat Sports

About Combat Sports

Combat Sports is a free general knowledge quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions with a mix of 7 medium, 6 easy, 2 hard questions. Test your knowledge of martial arts, boxing, wrestling, and other combat sports! A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.

A few sample questions

1. 1. Which country is the birthplace of judo?

   Answer: Japan

   Judo was created in Japan by Jigoro Kano in 1882. It became an Olympic sport for men in 1964 and for women in 1992.

2. 2. What does 'taekwondo' translate to in English?

   Answer: Way of the foot and hand

   Taekwondo is a Korean martial art whose name translates to 'the way of the foot and the hand.' It became an Olympic sport in 2000.

3. 3. Which heavyweight boxer held an undefeated record of 49-0?

   Answer: Rocky Marciano

   Rocky Marciano retired in 1956 with a perfect 49-0 record, the only heavyweight champion to retire undefeated. He won 43 of those fights by knockout.

4. 4. What is the highest rank belt color in most traditional martial arts?

   Answer: Black

   The black belt is the highest rank in most traditional martial arts systems, including karate, judo, and taekwondo. In some systems, there are degrees (dans) within the black belt.

5. 5. Which combat sport originated in Thailand?

   Answer: Muay Thai

   Muay Thai, also known as Thai boxing, originated in Thailand. It is known as the 'Art of Eight Limbs' because it uses fists, elbows, knees, and shins.

Things you'll learn along the way

• ✓The three weapons used in competitive fencing are the foil, epee, and sabre. Each weapon has different target areas and rules for scoring.
• ✓Judo translates to 'the gentle way' in Japanese. Despite its name, judo involves powerful throws and grappling techniques.
• ✓The sumo wrestling ring is called a dohyo. It is a raised platform made of clay and covered with sand, with a circle of rice-straw bales marking the boundary.