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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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- 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