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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

In which year did MMA achieve mainstream legitimacy in the United States by being regulated as a sport?
- A. 2001
- B. 2006
- C. 1997
- D. 1993
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
What is sambo and which country developed it?
- A. A Russian combat sport combining wrestling and judo
- B. A Japanese throwing art
- C. A Chinese full-contact martial art
- D. A Brazilian submission grappling style
In which combat sport do competitors score points by touching the opponent's torso or head with the foot?
- A. Taekwondo
- B. Karate
- C. Judo
- D. Kickboxing
What martial art do Navy SEALs and special forces primarily train in for close combat?
- A. Muay Thai
- B. Judo
- C. Krav Maga and combatives
- D. Karate
What is the concept of ma in Japanese martial arts?
- A. The interval or distance between fighters that determines tactical options
- B. The final examination for a new rank
- C. The moment of throwing in judo
- D. The rank below black belt
What weight class does a fighter compete in when their weight is between 135 and 145 pounds in boxing?
- A. Flyweight
- B. Featherweight
- C. Bantamweight
- D. Super bantamweight
What is the primary difference between freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling?
- A. Greco-Roman allows strikes; freestyle does not
- B. Greco-Roman allows leg attacks; freestyle does not
- C. Freestyle uses a mat; Greco-Roman uses a ring
- D. Freestyle allows leg attacks; Greco-Roman does not
Who created judo in 1882?
- A. Gichin Funakoshi
- B. Mitsuyo Maeda
- C. Morihei Ueshiba
- D. Jigoro Kano
What is the name of the Japanese martial art that uses bamboo swords and protective armour in sparring?
- A. Aikido
- B. Iaido
- C. Kendo
- D. Naginatado
In which year did judo become an Olympic sport?
- A. 1964
- B. 1956
- C. 1980
- D. 1972
Which country dominates Olympic taekwondo with the most gold medals?
- A. North Korea
- B. South Korea
- C. USA
- D. China
Which combat sport uses a shinai (bamboo sword) in competitive sparring?
- A. Kendo
- B. Iaido
- C. Aikido
- D. Naginatado
What is a submission in MMA and grappling?
- A. A technical knockout by strikes
- B. A knockout punch
- C. A technique that forces an opponent to tap out or risk injury
- D. A judges decision
What is a rear naked choke designed to do to an opponent?
- A. Restrict breathing through the windpipe
- B. Cut off blood supply to the brain causing unconsciousness
- C. Apply pain to the spine
- D. Break their arm
What is the name of the Indonesian martial art often called pencak silat?
- A. Muay Boran
- B. Arnis
- C. Silat
- D. Tomoi
What is Lethwei also known as?
- A. Cambodian kickboxing
- B. Thai boxing
- C. Burmese boxing
- D. Vietnamese combat wrestling
What is the octagon in MMA?
- A. The eight-sided fenced competition area used in UFC events
- B. An eight-fighter tournament format
- C. The eight-round championship fight format
- D. An eight-week training camp
What is the name of the Japanese martial art based on throwing and takedowns with minimal striking?
- A. Karate
- B. Kendo
- C. Aikido
- D. Judo
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

Combat Sports & Martial Arts Quiz

Combat Sports & Martial Arts · Basketball Quiz

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In which year did MMA achieve mainstream legitimacy in the United States by being regulated as a sport?

Which Russian MMA fighter went undefeated for his entire career before retiring with a 29-0 record?

What is sambo and which country developed it?

In which combat sport do competitors score points by touching the opponent's torso or head with the foot?

What martial art do Navy SEALs and special forces primarily train in for close combat?

What is the concept of ma in Japanese martial arts?

What weight class does a fighter compete in when their weight is between 135 and 145 pounds in boxing?

What is the primary difference between freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling?

Who created judo in 1882?

What is the name of the Japanese martial art that uses bamboo swords and protective armour in sparring?

In which year did judo become an Olympic sport?

Which country dominates Olympic taekwondo with the most gold medals?

Which combat sport uses a shinai (bamboo sword) in competitive sparring?

What is a submission in MMA and grappling?

What is a rear naked choke designed to do to an opponent?

What is the name of the Indonesian martial art often called pencak silat?

What is Lethwei also known as?

What is the octagon in MMA?

What is the name of the Japanese martial art based on throwing and takedowns with minimal striking?

Which female MMA fighter is credited with pioneering women's MMA as the first UFC women's champion?