What are examples of combat sports?
Examples of Combat Sports
Combat sports are competitive contact sports where two participants fight against each other using specific rules. Here are some well-known examples:
- Boxing – A striking sport where opponents use their fists while wearing gloves.
- Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) – Combines striking and grappling techniques from various martial arts.
- Wrestling – Focuses on grappling, throws, and pins to control the opponent.
- Judo – A Japanese martial art centered on throws, holds, and submissions.
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) – Ground fighting and submission-based sport.
- Kickboxing – Combines punches and kicks, often practiced as both a sport and self-defense.
- Muay Thai – A Thai striking art that uses fists, elbows, knees, and shins.
- Taekwondo – A Korean martial art known for high, fast kicks.
- Karate – A Japanese martial art with a focus on punches, kicks, and open-hand techniques.
- Fencing – A European combat sport using swords (foil, epee, sabre) with points scored by touches.
- Sumo – A Japanese wrestling sport where the goal is to force the opponent out of a ring or onto the ground.
These sports vary in their techniques and rules, but all involve direct competition between two fighters.