Combat Sports

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Instructions: Test your knowledge of martial arts, boxing, wrestling, and other combat sports!

1.
Which country is the birthplace of judo?
A
Thailand
B
China
C
Japan
D
South Korea
2.
What does 'taekwondo' translate to in English?
A
Way of the foot and hand
B
Way of the fist
C
The gentle way
D
The art of kicking and punching
3.
Which heavyweight boxer held an undefeated record of 49-0?
A
Joe Louis
B
Mike Tyson
C
Muhammad Ali
D
Rocky Marciano
4.
What is the highest rank belt color in most traditional martial arts?
A
Red
B
Gold
C
Black
D
White
5.
Which combat sport originated in Thailand?
A
Krav Maga
B
Kung Fu
C
Muay Thai
D
Capoeira
6.
In fencing, what are the three weapons used in competition?
A
Foil, epee, sabre
B
Rapier, foil, dagger
C
Foil, broadsword, epee
D
Epee, rapier, sabre
7.
Which martial art is known as 'the gentle way'?
A
Kung Fu
B
Aikido
C
Karate
D
Judo
8.
What is the ring in sumo wrestling called?
A
Dohyo
B
Tatami
C
Canvas
D
Octagon
9.
Which boxer was known as 'The Greatest' and 'The Louisville Lip'?
A
Joe Frazier
B
Muhammad Ali
C
George Foreman
D
Sugar Ray Leonard
10.
What is the Brazilian martial art that combines dance, acrobatics, and music?
A
Luta Livre
B
Capoeira
C
Jiu-Jitsu
D
Vale Tudo
11.
In which year did mixed martial arts (MMA) organization UFC hold its first event?
A
2001
B
1993
C
1997
D
1989
12.
Which country developed the martial art of Krav Maga?
A
Egypt
B
Russia
C
Turkey
D
Israel
13.
How many rounds are in a standard professional boxing championship fight?
A
10 rounds
B
12 rounds
C
8 rounds
D
15 rounds
14.
Which Olympic combat sport involves athletes trying to pin their opponent's shoulders to the mat?
A
Boxing
B
Judo
C
Taekwondo
D
Wrestling
15.
What is the name for a karate training exercise performed solo that simulates combat movements?
A
Sparring
B
Kata
C
Kumite
D
Randori

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