General Awareness

Combat Sports and Martial Arts

1,608 Questions

Combat sports and martial arts include regulated fighting disciplines and traditional self defense systems from around the world. This section tests knowledge on various sports like boxing, fencing, Taekwondo, and regional martial arts. Such questions are common in general awareness sections.

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Combat Sports and Martial Arts Questions

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a circular punching technique used in kung fu?

  1. Jab

  2. Cross

  3. Hook

  4. Uppercut
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The hook is a circular punching technique thrown with the lead hand.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the punching technique that is thrown upwards in kung fu?

  1. Jab

  2. Cross

  3. Hook

  4. Uppercut
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The uppercut is an upward punching technique thrown with the lead hand.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Japanese martial art is the focus of the novel "Musashi" by Eiji Yoshikawa?

  1. Judo

  2. Karate

  3. Kendo

  4. Iaido
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Musashi is a historical novel that tells the story of Miyamoto Musashi, a master swordsman and founder of the Kendo school of swordsmanship.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Chinese martial art is the focus of the novel "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" by Wang Du Lu?

  1. Kung Fu

  2. Tai Chi

  3. Wing Chun

  4. Baguazhang
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is a wuxia novel that tells the story of two martial arts masters who are searching for a legendary sword.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Korean martial art is the focus of the novel "Taekwondo" by Hwang Kee?

  1. Taekwondo

  2. Hapkido

  3. Kuk Sool Won

  4. Tang Soo Do
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Taekwondo is a historical novel that tells the story of the development of taekwondo in Korea.

Multiple choice

What is the most common tactical pattern in Renju?

  1. The ladder

  2. The pincer

  3. The fork

  4. The skewer
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The ladder is the most common tactical pattern in Renju.

Multiple choice

In the movie "The Karate Kid", what is the name of the martial art that Daniel learns from Mr. Miyagi?

  1. Karate

  2. Kung Fu

  3. Judo

  4. Taekwondo
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In the movie "The Karate Kid", Daniel learns Karate from Mr. Miyagi.

Multiple choice

Which martial art is featured in the popular anime and manga series "Dragon Ball Z"?

  1. Karate

  2. Kung Fu

  3. Judo

  4. Taekwondo
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The martial art featured in "Dragon Ball Z" is Kung Fu.

Multiple choice

In the video game "Mortal Kombat", which character is known for his signature move, the "Flying Kick"?

  1. Liu Kang

  2. Johnny Cage

  3. Scorpion

  4. Sub-Zero
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Liu Kang is the character in "Mortal Kombat" who is known for his signature move, the "Flying Kick".

Multiple choice

Which martial art is used by the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?

  1. Karate

  2. Kung Fu

  3. Judo

  4. Taekwondo
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
Correct answer
Explanation

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles use Ninjutsu, a martial art that originated in feudal Japan.

Multiple choice

Which martial art is featured in the popular TV show "The Walking Dead"?

  1. Karate

  2. Kung Fu

  3. Judo

  4. Taekwondo
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
Correct answer
Explanation

The martial art featured in "The Walking Dead" is Aikido.

Multiple choice

Which martial art is featured in the popular video game "Tekken"?

  1. Karate

  2. Kung Fu

  3. Judo

  4. Taekwondo
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
Correct answer
Explanation

"Tekken" features a variety of martial arts, including Karate, Kung Fu, Judo, and Taekwondo.

Multiple choice

Which martial art is featured in the popular anime and manga series "Naruto"?

  1. Karate

  2. Kung Fu

  3. Judo

  4. Ninjutsu
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The martial art featured in "Naruto" is Ninjutsu.

Multiple choice

Which martial art is featured in the popular video game "Street Fighter"?

  1. Karate

  2. Kung Fu

  3. Judo

  4. Taekwondo
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
Correct answer
Explanation

"Street Fighter" features a variety of martial arts, including Karate, Kung Fu, Judo, and Taekwondo.

Multiple choice

In the movie "The Matrix", what is the name of the martial art that Neo learns from Morpheus?

  1. Karate

  2. Kung Fu

  3. Judo

  4. Taekwondo
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Neo learns Kung Fu from Morpheus in "The Matrix".