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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
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What is the oldest martial art still widely practised today?
- A. Wrestling
- B. Kung Fu
- C. Judo
- D. Karate
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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
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Which combat sport uses a shinai (bamboo sword) in competitive sparring?
- A. Kendo
- B. Iaido
- C. Aikido
- D. Naginatado
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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
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Which martial art from the Philippines uses sticks, knives, and empty hands?
- A. Capoeira
- B. Pencak Silat
- C. Silat
- D. Arnis (Kali/Eskrima)
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In which year did judo become an Olympic sport?
- A. 1964
- B. 1956
- C. 1980
- D. 1972
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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
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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
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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
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Who created judo in 1882?
- A. Gichin Funakoshi
- B. Mitsuyo Maeda
- C. Morihei Ueshiba
- D. Jigoro Kano
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Which country dominates Olympic taekwondo with the most gold medals?
- A. North Korea
- B. South Korea
- C. USA
- D. China
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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What is the name of the combat sport developed by Bruce Lee?
- A. Jeet Kune Do
- B. Wing Chun
- C. Kung Fu
- D. Wushu
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What is the name of the Mongolian national wrestling style?
- A. Sumo
- B. Kurash
- C. Ssireum
- D. Bkh