What shape is a boxing 'ring'?
AnswerSquare
Despite its name, a boxing ring is a square enclosed by ropes.
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The basics
In which country did sumo wrestling originate?
AnswerJapan
Sumo is Japan's traditional national sport, with roots stretching back centuries.
Going deeper
Which martial art's name means 'empty hand' in Japanese?
AnswerKarate
Karate combines kara (empty) and te (hand), meaning fighting without weapons.
How long is a standard round in men's professional boxing?
Answer3 minutes
Men's professional boxing rounds last three minutes, with one-minute rests between them.
What does the Japanese word 'judo' mean?
AnswerThe gentle way
Judo combines ju (gentle) and do (way); it was founded by Kano Jigoro in 1882.
Expert level
What is the raised ring used in sumo wrestling called?
AnswerDohyō
The dohyō is a clay ring; a wrestler loses by stepping out or touching the ground with anything but his feet.
Rules published in 1867 that shaped modern boxing, requiring gloves and 3-minute rounds, bear which title?
AnswerMarquess of Queensberry
The Marquess of Queensberry Rules introduced gloves, 3-minute rounds and the 10-second count.
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