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Combat Sports & Martial Arts Quiz

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Combat sports and martial arts combine physical skill, mental discipline, and centuries of tradition. From Olympic competitions to ancient self-defense systems, they teach respect,...

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All 20 questions in this Combat Sports & Martial Arts quiz
  1. What is the oldest martial art still widely practised today?

    • A. Wrestling
    • B. Kung Fu
    • C. Judo
    • D. Karate
  2. What is the name of the Japanese sword drawing art focused on the fast draw and cut technique?

    • A. Ninjutsu
    • B. Iaido
    • C. Kendo
    • D. Kobudo
  3. Which combat sport uses a shinai (bamboo sword) in competitive sparring?

    • A. Kendo
    • B. Iaido
    • C. Aikido
    • D. Naginatado
  4. What does BJJ stand for in combat sports?

    • A. British Judo Juniors
    • B. Boxing and Judo Juniors
    • C. Basic Joint Jutsu
    • D. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
  5. Which martial art from the Philippines uses sticks, knives, and empty hands?

    • A. Capoeira
    • B. Pencak Silat
    • C. Silat
    • D. Arnis (Kali/Eskrima)
  6. In which year did judo become an Olympic sport?

    • A. 1964
    • B. 1956
    • C. 1980
    • D. 1972
  7. What is ippon in judo and what does it mean?

    • A. A half point scored by near fall
    • B. A warning given for rule violations
    • C. Full point scored by a perfect throw or pin ending the match immediately
    • D. A disqualification
  8. Which female MMA fighter is credited with pioneering women's MMA as the first UFC women's champion?

    • A. Ronda Rousey
    • B. Holly Holm
    • C. Joanna Jedrzejczyk
    • D. Cris Cyborg
  9. Which Russian MMA fighter went undefeated for his entire career before retiring with a 29-0 record?

    • A. Islam Makhachev
    • B. Alexander Volkanovski
    • C. Khabib Nurmagomedov
    • D. Fedor Emelianenko
  10. Who created judo in 1882?

    • A. Gichin Funakoshi
    • B. Mitsuyo Maeda
    • C. Morihei Ueshiba
    • D. Jigoro Kano
  11. Which country dominates Olympic taekwondo with the most gold medals?

    • A. North Korea
    • B. South Korea
    • C. USA
    • D. China
  12. What is the name of the ancient Indian martial art that is considered a forerunner of many Asian martial arts?

    • A. Kalarippayattu
    • B. Silambam
    • C. Gatka
    • D. Kushti
  13. What is the name of the MMA fighting style developed primarily in Dagestan, Russia?

    • A. Khabib method
    • B. Sambo
    • C. Dagestani wrestling
    • D. Combat wrestling
  14. What famous boxing match was called the Thrilla in Manila?

    • A. Ali vs Frazier in the Philippines
    • B. Foreman vs Frazier in Jamaica
    • C. Frazier vs Norton in New York
    • D. Ali vs Foreman in Zaire
  15. What is a kimura lock in grappling?

    • A. A standing headlock technique
    • B. A leg entanglement submission
    • C. A choke using the kimono
    • D. A shoulder and elbow lock named after Japanese judoka Masahiko Kimura
  16. What is Georges St-Pierre known for in MMA?

    • A. The most submission victories in UFC history
    • B. The most knockouts in UFC history
    • C. One of the most technically complete fighters and longest-reigning welterweight champion
    • D. The fastest knockout in UFC history
  17. Who is widely regarded as the greatest pound-for-pound boxer in history?

    • A. Muhammad Ali
    • B. Sugar Ray Robinson
    • C. Mike Tyson
    • D. Floyd Mayweather Jr
  18. What does the term ground and pound mean in MMA?

    • A. A takedown technique
    • B. Delivering strikes to a grounded opponent
    • C. A standing clinch
    • D. A submission from the guard
  19. What is the name of the combat sport developed by Bruce Lee?

    • A. Jeet Kune Do
    • B. Wing Chun
    • C. Kung Fu
    • D. Wushu
  20. What is the name of the Mongolian national wrestling style?

    • A. Sumo
    • B. Kurash
    • C. Ssireum
    • D. Bkh