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Combat Sports - INI

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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[item.boxing]
code=01
slug=boxing
name=Boxing
description=A striking combat sport using only fists to attack the face and body.
category=Striking
olympic=true
origin=England

[item.wrestling]
code=02
slug=wrestling
name=Wrestling
description=A grappling combat sport focusing on throws and pins.
category=Grappling
olympic=true
origin=Ancient World

[item.judo]
code=03
slug=judo
name=Judo
description=A Japanese grappling martial art combining throws and ground techniques.
category=Grappling
olympic=true
origin=Japan

[item.karate]
code=04
slug=karate
name=Karate
description=A striking martial art from Okinawa focusing on punches and kicks.
category=Striking
olympic=true
origin=Japan (Okinawa)

[item.taekwondo]
code=05
slug=taekwondo
name=Taekwondo
description=A Korean striking martial art characterized by dynamic kicking techniques.
category=Striking
olympic=true
origin=Korea

[item.mma]
code=06
slug=mma
name=Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)
description=The most practical combat sport combining striking, throwing, and grappling.
category=Mixed/Hybrid
olympic=false
origin=Global (Brazil, USA, Japan, etc.)

[item.kendo]
code=07
slug=kendo
name=Kendo
description=A traditional Japanese fencing sport using bamboo swords and protective armor.
category=Weapons-based
olympic=false
origin=Japan

[item.jujutsu]
code=08
slug=jujutsu
name=Jujutsu
description=An ancient Japanese grappling system featuring joint locks and throws.
category=Grappling
olympic=false
origin=Japan

[item.muay-thai]
code=09
slug=muay-thai
name=Muay Thai
description=A Thai striking martial art known as the strongest stand-up fighting using elbows and knees.
category=Striking
olympic=false
origin=Thailand

[item.brazilian-jiu-jitsu]
code=10
slug=brazilian-jiu-jitsu
name=Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
description=A grappling martial art emphasizing ground fighting with joint locks and chokes.
category=Grappling
olympic=false
origin=Brazil

[item.kickboxing]
code=11
slug=kickboxing
name=Kickboxing
description=A striking combat sport combining punches and kicks.
category=Striking
olympic=false
origin=Japan / Netherlands / USA

[item.sambo]
code=12
slug=sambo
name=Sambo
description=A Russian grappling martial art combining Judo and Wrestling techniques.
category=Grappling
olympic=false
origin=Russia