Question 1
Which Japanese educator created this martial art in 1882?
- Jigoro Kano
- Gichin Funakoshi
- Morihei Ueshiba
- Mas Oyama
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Jigoro Kano
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Judo trivia quiz
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What the Judo questions cover
- Olympics
- Throws
- Origins
- World Championships
- Champions
- Groundwork
- Pins
- Scoring
- Technique
- 1964 Olympics
- Belts
- Classical Kata
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Question 2
In which country did this martial art originate?
- Thailand
- Japan
- China
- South Korea
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Japan
Question 3
What is the usual English translation of this martial art's Japanese name?
- Empty hand
- Soft fist
- Gentle way
- Way of the sword
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Gentle way
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