General Awareness

Combat Sports and Martial Arts

1,449 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

What is the term for a boxer who wins a fight by decision?

  1. Unanimous decision

  2. Majority decision

  3. Split decision

  4. Technical decision
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A Correct answer
Explanation

A unanimous decision is when all three judges score the fight in favor of the same boxer.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the technique in which a boxer throws a series of punches in rapid succession?

  1. Combination

  2. Flurry

  3. Barrage

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

A combination, flurry, and barrage are all terms for a series of punches thrown in rapid succession.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the technique in which a boxer ducks under an opponent's punch and counters with a punch of their own?

  1. Slip

  2. Duck

  3. Counterpunch

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

A slip, duck, and counterpunch are all terms for the technique in which a boxer ducks under an opponent's punch and counters with a punch of their own.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the technique in which a boxer moves their head to avoid an opponent's punch?

  1. Bobbing

  2. Weaving

  3. Head movement

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Bobbing, weaving, and head movement are all terms for the technique in which a boxer moves their head to avoid an opponent's punch.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the technique in which a boxer throws a punch with their back hand?

  1. Cross

  2. Jab

  3. Hook

  4. Uppercut
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A Correct answer
Explanation

A cross is a punch thrown with the back hand.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the technique in which a boxer throws a punch with their lead hand?

  1. Cross

  2. Jab

  3. Hook

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

A jab is a punch thrown with the lead hand.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the technique in which a boxer throws a punch with their elbow?

  1. Cross

  2. Jab

  3. Hook

  4. Elbow
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D Correct answer
Explanation

An elbow is a punch thrown with the elbow.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the technique in which a boxer throws a punch with their shoulder?

  1. Cross

  2. Jab

  3. Shoulder

  4. Uppercut
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C Correct answer
Explanation

A shoulder is a punch thrown with the shoulder.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the technique in which a boxer throws a punch with their head?

  1. Cross

  2. Jab

  3. Headbutt

  4. Uppercut
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C Correct answer
Explanation

A headbutt is a punch thrown with the head.

Multiple choice

Which martial art is known for its use of throws and grappling techniques?

  1. Karate

  2. Taekwondo

  3. Judo

  4. Kung Fu
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Judo is a martial art that emphasizes throws and grappling techniques.

Multiple choice

Which martial art is known for its use of kicks and punches?

  1. Karate

  2. Taekwondo

  3. Judo

  4. Kung Fu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Karate is a martial art that emphasizes kicks and punches.

Multiple choice

Which martial art is known for its use of joint locks and submission holds?

  1. Karate

  2. Taekwondo

  3. Judo

  4. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art that emphasizes joint locks and submission holds.

Multiple choice

Which martial art is known for its use of weapons?

  1. Karate

  2. Taekwondo

  3. Judo

  4. Kendo
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Kendo is a martial art that emphasizes the use of weapons.

Multiple choice

Which martial art is known for its use of circular movements and flowing techniques?

  1. Karate

  2. Taekwondo

  3. Judo

  4. Kung Fu
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Kung Fu is a martial art that emphasizes circular movements and flowing techniques.

Multiple choice

Which martial art is known for its use of pressure points and vital strikes?

  1. Karate

  2. Taekwondo

  3. Judo

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

Aikido is a martial art that emphasizes the use of pressure points and vital strikes.