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Name the Combat Sport Trivia Quiz


Combat sport aka fight sport is a one-to-one competitive sport. The winner is the one who scores more points or disables their opponent. Here is a list of ten combat sports.

A matching quiz by sw11. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
sw11
Time
4 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
403,315
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
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1. A combat sport in which two athletes put on padded gloves and throw punches at each other.   
  Muay Thai
2. A combat sport in which two athletes grapple with each other to try and pin down their opponent.   
  Judo
3. A combat sport that originated in Japan, in which the athlete tries to throw or take down their opponent to the ground.   
  Wrestling
4. A combat sport that originated in Korea, in which the athlete attempts to score by punching and kicking their opponent.   
  Sumo Wrestling
5. A full contact sport in which the fighter uses all aspects of combat and fight skills to beat their opponent.   
  Karate
6. A martial art that originated in Okinawa, Japan, in which the fighter uses punching, kicking, elbow and knee strikes, using the empty hand technique.   
  Mixed Martial Arts
7. A combat sport that originated from Thailand, in which the fighter uses punching and kicking skills to knock down their opponent.   
  Boxing
8. A kickboxing sport that originated in China, in which the fighter uses the skills of kickboxing, wrestling, take downs, throws and sweeps to knock down their opponent.   
  Sanda
9. A traditional Japanese sport in which a super heavyweight man uses weight and strength to take down their opponent.   
  Fencing
10. A sport in which the competitors face each other and try to hit their opponent with the tip of a long sword.   
  Taekwondo





Select each answer

1. A combat sport in which two athletes put on padded gloves and throw punches at each other.
2. A combat sport in which two athletes grapple with each other to try and pin down their opponent.
3. A combat sport that originated in Japan, in which the athlete tries to throw or take down their opponent to the ground.
4. A combat sport that originated in Korea, in which the athlete attempts to score by punching and kicking their opponent.
5. A full contact sport in which the fighter uses all aspects of combat and fight skills to beat their opponent.
6. A martial art that originated in Okinawa, Japan, in which the fighter uses punching, kicking, elbow and knee strikes, using the empty hand technique.
7. A combat sport that originated from Thailand, in which the fighter uses punching and kicking skills to knock down their opponent.
8. A kickboxing sport that originated in China, in which the fighter uses the skills of kickboxing, wrestling, take downs, throws and sweeps to knock down their opponent.
9. A traditional Japanese sport in which a super heavyweight man uses weight and strength to take down their opponent.
10. A sport in which the competitors face each other and try to hit their opponent with the tip of a long sword.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. A combat sport in which two athletes put on padded gloves and throw punches at each other.

Answer: Boxing

Boxing is an Olympic sport competed in by amateurs. Other than boxing gloves, amateur boxers have to put on head gear for protection. The fight is usually three rounds of one-to-three minutes. In professional boxing, the fight is usually ten rounds or more depending on the nature of the fight. Boxers are divided into different weight classes from featherweight to heavyweight.
2. A combat sport in which two athletes grapple with each other to try and pin down their opponent.

Answer: Wrestling

Wrestling is an ancient sport and is competed in the Olympics by amateurs. There are two types of wresting in the Olympics: Greco-Roman and Free-style. Greco-Roman wrestlers are not allowed to hold below the belt or use the legs to trip their opponents. Free-style wrestlers are allowed to use their legs for offense and defence. Wrestlers are divided into different weight classes.
3. A combat sport that originated in Japan, in which the athlete tries to throw or take down their opponent to the ground.

Answer: Judo

Judo means gentle way. It was created in 1882 by a Japanese named Jigaro Kano. It was introduced as an Olympic sport in 1964 at Tokyo. Judo opponents aka judokas, use their legs and shoulders to sweep their opponents. They are also allowed to grapple their opponents on the mat.
4. A combat sport that originated in Korea, in which the athlete attempts to score by punching and kicking their opponent.

Answer: Taekwondo

Taekwondo was introduced in the 1940s in Korea. This martial art has an emphasis more on the kicking techniques. It became an official Olympic sport in 2000 at Sydney.
5. A full contact sport in which the fighter uses all aspects of combat and fight skills to beat their opponent.

Answer: Mixed Martial Arts

Mixed Martial Arts, in short MMA, is a full-contact sport where there are very little or no rules. The fighters are allowed to use all types of techniques; punching, grappling and ground fighting to beat their opponents. The fight is normally fought in a cage. It is sometimes known as cage fighting.
6. A martial art that originated in Okinawa, Japan, in which the fighter uses punching, kicking, elbow and knee strikes, using the empty hand technique.

Answer: Karate

Karate means 'empty hand' and was developed in Okinawa under the influence of Chinese kung fu. The martial art was spread to the four main islands of Japan during the early 20th century. Karate has an emphasis on punching, kicking, knee and elbow strikes and open-hand techniques such as knife hands, spear-hands and palm-heel strikes.
7. A combat sport that originated from Thailand, in which the fighter uses punching and kicking skills to knock down their opponent.

Answer: Muay Thai

Muay Thai aka Thai boxing was introduced in the 18th century. The fighters are allowed to punch and kick their opponents with their legs, knees and shins, including the use of elbow strikes. The sport became more widespread in the West in the late 20th century.
8. A kickboxing sport that originated in China, in which the fighter uses the skills of kickboxing, wrestling, take downs, throws and sweeps to knock down their opponent.

Answer: Sanda

Sanda aka Sanshou means free fighting in Chinese. The fighters are allowed to use punching, kicking, elbow and knee strikes, wrestling, take downs, leg sweeps and kick catches. The sport was originated from the ancient Lei-tai meaning barehand elevated arena, where there are no rules observed.
9. A traditional Japanese sport in which a super heavyweight man uses weight and strength to take down their opponent.

Answer: Sumo Wrestling

Sumo wrestling is known as rikishi in Japan. The wrestlers can use any part of their body, except the soles of their feet to force their opponents out of the circular ring (dohyo) or onto the ground.
10. A sport in which the competitors face each other and try to hit their opponent with the tip of a long sword.

Answer: Fencing

Fencing has been featured in every modern summer Olympic Games. The three classes are epee, sabre and foil. There are singles and team events. The sport was first played in Europe between the 17th and 19th centuries.
Source: Author sw11

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