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Combat Sports - CSV

Combat sports are competitive disciplines broadly categorized into striking (boxing, karate, taekwondo, etc.), grappling (judo, wrestling, jujutsu, etc.), mixed martial arts (MMA), and weapons-based (kendo, etc.). Developed since ancient times as a means to compete human physical ability and mental strength, they are now enjoyed worldwide as Olympic sports and professional competitions. They are practiced for various purposes including self-defense, fitness, and spiritual training.

sports martial arts combat sports Olympic boxing judo karate MMA

code,slug,name,description,category,olympic,origin
01,boxing,Boxing,A striking combat sport using only fists to attack the face and body.,Striking,true,England
02,wrestling,Wrestling,A grappling combat sport focusing on throws and pins.,Grappling,true,Ancient World
03,judo,Judo,A Japanese grappling martial art combining throws and ground techniques.,Grappling,true,Japan
04,karate,Karate,A striking martial art from Okinawa focusing on punches and kicks.,Striking,true,Japan (Okinawa)
05,taekwondo,Taekwondo,A Korean striking martial art characterized by dynamic kicking techniques.,Striking,true,Korea
06,mma,Mixed Martial Arts (MMA),"The most practical combat sport combining striking, throwing, and grappling.",Mixed/Hybrid,false,"Global (Brazil, USA, Japan, etc.)"
07,kendo,Kendo,A traditional Japanese fencing sport using bamboo swords and protective armor.,Weapons-based,false,Japan
08,jujutsu,Jujutsu,An ancient Japanese grappling system featuring joint locks and throws.,Grappling,false,Japan
09,muay-thai,Muay Thai,A Thai striking martial art known as the strongest stand-up fighting using elbows and knees.,Striking,false,Thailand
10,brazilian-jiu-jitsu,Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu,A grappling martial art emphasizing ground fighting with joint locks and chokes.,Grappling,false,Brazil
11,kickboxing,Kickboxing,A striking combat sport combining punches and kicks.,Striking,false,Japan / Netherlands / USA
12,sambo,Sambo,A Russian grappling martial art combining Judo and Wrestling techniques.,Grappling,false,Russia