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Combat Sports - JSON

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