Combat Sports & Martial Arts Introduction

Combat sports and martial arts encompass a range of disciplines in which competitors use physical techniques to overcome an opponent. Wrestling and boxing are among the oldest sports in history, featured in the ancient Olympics. Modern combat sports include boxing, judo, taekwondo, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, mixed martial arts (MMA), and wrestling. Martial arts traditions such as karate, kung fu, and judo originated in Asia and combine physical discipline with philosophical principles. The UFC has made MMA one of the world's fastest-growing sports. Olympic combat sports include boxing, judo, wrestling, and taekwondo. This sub-category tests knowledge of major combat sports and martial arts disciplines - their rules, famous champions, key events, and the history of combat as both sport and martial practice.

This topic is part of Sports - use the arena and sports tools below, then practice with flashcards and quizzes.