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.
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.
Which Thai combat sport is called 'the art of eight limbs'?
AnswerMuay Thai
Muay Thai uses fists, elbows, knees and shins, making eight points of contact.
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.
What is the highest rank in professional sumo?
AnswerYokozuna
Yokozuna, grand champion, is the top rank; ōzeki is the next rank down.
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