TOML

Combat Sports - TOML

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"
olympic = true
origin = "England"

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

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

[[items]]
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)"

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

[[items]]
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.)"

[[items]]
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"

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

[[items]]
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"

[[items]]
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"

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

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