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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.

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