A sport in which you need to hit something. “Proven himself in Great Britain”: what they said after the victory of the Russian boxer Povetkin over the British Price

Alexander Povetkin won a spectacular victory over David Price in Cardiff. This was stated by the President of the World boxing council(WBC) Mauricio Sulaiman. According to the head of the World of Boxing promotion company Andrei Ryabinsky, the fight between the Russian and the Briton was the most beautiful fight of the evening. He also spoke about the possible date of his client’s fight with the current world heavyweight champion according to WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO Anthony Joshua. At the same time, former world champion in junior welterweight Eduard Troyanovsky noted that British fans did not give the native of Kursk the warmest welcome, but after the fight they changed their opinion about him. What they said after the boxing evening in the capital of Wales is in the RT material.

• Fight between Alexander Povetkin and David Price
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Victory over Price

Alexander Povetkin defeated David Price and successfully defended the WBA Intercontinental and WBC International titles. At the beginning of the fifth round, the Russian first shocked his opponent with a right blow, and then sent him into a deep knockout with a left hook. After the fight, the boxer expressed gratitude to those who supported him during the fight. The athlete also admitted that throughout the fight he was looking for a moment to crushing blow.

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“People in the UK really love boxing. I tried to feel the distance and understand when I could strike the decisive blow. I want to say thank you to all the people in Cardiff for the warm welcome they gave me,” Povetkin said after the fight.

At the same time, the British fans did not initially receive Alexander in the most friendly manner. When he walked out to the ring, disapproving noises and whistles were heard in the hall of the Millennium Stadium, where there are more than 70 thousand seats. But, as former IBF and IBO junior welterweight world champion Eduard Troyanovsky notes, by the end of the fight the fans’ attitude towards Povetkin had changed dramatically.

“Sasha performed beautifully. I can say that the British received Sasha poorly - they whistled and so on. But when Sasha left after the fight, many people raised their hands and said “well done,” Troyanovsky said in an interview with RIA Novosti.

The head of the promotion company "World of Boxing" Andrei Ryabinsky, who represents the interests of Povetkin, highly appreciated the actions of his client in the fight with Price. However, he also noted negative aspects, pointing out that Alexander missed hard blow in the third round. Then the native of Kursk miraculously stayed on his feet.

“As for the fight between Povetkin and Price, everything was fine, Sasha looked stronger in all rounds and controlled everything, except for this hook, which should not have happened. This is just some kind of nonsense. Sasha and I will talk about this later. But this is a heavy weight, and sometimes it happens that such random blows land like crazy. And that left hook shook him a little. Nevertheless, Sanya remained on his feet and calmly did his job. Overall I'm pleased. In my opinion, it was the most beautiful fight of the evening,” RIA Novosti quotes Ryabinsky as saying.

The Russian’s former mentor, Alexander Zimin, expressed the opinion that Povetkin looked quite confident in the ring. According to him, Alexander is a much better fighter than his opponent from Great Britain.

“I don’t think Sasha experienced any problems. He worked in his own style and manner, striking a large number of blows. That is, he did what was necessary. It is worth admitting that there was a lot of pressure on him; after all, the fight took place in Great Britain. But Price is not a rival for Sasha. At the same time, we can say that Sasha has established himself in the UK with such a victory,” Zimin told RIA Novosti.

WBC head Mauricio Suleiman also commented on the performance of his international champion. As a RIA Novosti functionary stated, Povetkin won a spectacular victory.

Fight with Joshua

The main event of the boxing show in Cardiff was the unification championship fight between the current WBA, IBF and IBO world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and WBO belt holder Joseph Parker. For the first time in his career, the Briton failed to knock out his opponent, but in the eyes of the judges he looked much preferable. Two of them gave him the victory with a score of 118:110, and another referee - 119:109.

After the fight, the British boxer said that Great Britain had again become the main boxing arena.

“No, I don’t want to go to the USA. British and English boxing is best boxing in the world. Previously, the main fights were held in the United States, but now it is no longer necessary to go to America. Let them come to us in Cardiff or to Wembley,” Joshua said in an interview with Sky Sports.

• Anthony Joshua vs Joseph Parker fight
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Ryabinsky paid tribute to Joshua’s talent, but noted that his performance in the fight with Parker could hardly be called memorable.

“Joshua is a curious guy who sometimes impresses a lot, like he did in the fight with Wladimir Klitschko, where he was very good. And sometimes it’s just about nothing, as it was in the fight with Parker. It didn't hit me at all. But it’s 100% that he’s a strong guy,” the promoter said.

A few months ago it became known about a possible fight between Povetkin and Joshua. This information, in particular, was confirmed by the manager of the British boxer Eddie Hearn. According to Ryabinsky, this fight should take place in the second half of 2018.

“For now we are planning that we will go against Joshua in the fall. The contract has not been signed, there is no final agreement, but negotiations are ongoing on this topic. Maybe this fight will be in the UK, or maybe in Russia, but it will be in the fall. It’s easier for Sasha to fight abroad, that’s how he’s built. He says he feels less pressured by responsibility. We’ll look at the situation, but I don’t rule out holding the fight in Russia,” Ryabinsky said.

Troyanovsky was also not enthusiastic about Anthony's performance. He expressed hope that the promoters will be able to come to an agreement and organize a fight between Povetkin and Joshua.

“I can say that Joshua didn’t show much, although Parker was good, everyone liked him. But Sanya had the most spectacular fight of the evening. But if the fight between Povetkin and Joshua is organized, it will be very cool,” the athlete noted.

• Anthony Joshua
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According to Zimin, Povetkin needs to approach the fight with Joshua in perfect shape, if he wants to count on victory.

“We need to focus even more on repeated combinations and attacks: attack three times, without moving away and being at combat distance. You need to approach the battle well in technical and tactical terms, physically, and also, most importantly, psychologically,” the coach added.

At the same time, Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn once again confirmed the fact of negotiations with Povetkin's team. However, he also noted that the Russian’s next opponent could be another boxer from Great Britain, Dillian Whyte.

“We will work on a fight between Povetkin and Joshua, but Whyte is another heavyweight who would like to fight Alexander Povetkin in June,” Hearn said.

The head of the WBC, Suleiman, noted Joshua’s confident work in the ring, and also expressed the opinion that his next opponent should be current champion According to his organization, the world heavyweight champion is American Deontay Wilder.

“Joshua dominated Parker and deservedly won without any drama. At the same time, the styles of the boxers made this fight not what fans expected. People are hungry to see unification fights, and the fight between Joshua and WBC champion American Deontay Wilder is of great interest,” added Sulaiman.

So, we present to your attention the author’s TOP 10 rating of martial arts for self-defense. A little about myself: my total experience in martial arts is about 10 years. Among them: kickboxing, Muay Thai, RB, jiu jitsu. I have quite a lot of experience in close communication with representatives of various martial arts both at full-contact competitions and on the street. Based on this PERSONAL experience, I compiled the corresponding rating.
I can definitely say one thing: a fight one on one and one against the crowd/crowd against the crowd are quite different in terms of requirements for technology and physicality. preparation.
I have a deep conviction that in a 1 on 1 fight, the first priority is wrestling skills + weight, preferably not extra)) In a mass battle, the first place comes out with well-placed, tempo punches to the head, and speed of movement.
Naturally, I do not deny the proverb that it is not the style that wins, but the fighter. I sure that Olympic champion judo in heavyweight with a 90% probability of amplitude, he will throw over his back against the curb, and land 2-3 light-weight boxers on his head. But we will speak on average, otherwise there will be no rating at all))
Based on the above, the possibility of martial arts to resist both one opponent and several, that is, to beat and fight, was taken as a basis. Therefore, do not be surprised that the absolute majority here are mixed species, which at first glance are not very different. They differ in history, rules, specifics of the training and competitive process and distribution area, all this leaves a significant imprint on their effectiveness on the street and their place in the ranking.
Well, the last question that is asked quite often: what is the point of comparing martial arts?
I think we shouldn’t forget that almost every one of us came to the gym in order to learn how to fight/defend ourselves. For the same reason, thousands of boys, and not quite boys, come there every day. And only over time, for those units that remain, the goal begins to change - from “defend yourself” to “become a champion.”
Short abbreviations:
MMA - mixed martial arts, mixed martial arts
BI - martial arts
RB - hand-to-hand combat
ARB - army hand-to-hand combat

So let's go!

1.Combat Sambo

Combat Sambo deservedly takes first place. Today, this is the most widespread type of full-fledged mixed martial arts in the post-CIS space with a very wide arsenal. Punches, kicks, elbows and knees, and even head strikes are allowed here!) Throwing techniques, punches and kicks on the ground, choking and painful strikes on any limbs are allowed. Fights can be carried out both with and without helmets, which is also a very valuable experience, because... a blow missed with a helmet and without it feels completely different. Combat Sambo also took first place because of all the full-fledged mixed types in Russia, Ukraine and Belarus, this type has the largest number of qualified Soviet-trained coaches and proven training methods, as well as the largest number of teaching places.

2. Hand-to-hand combat

Sports hand-to-hand combat. This species is not a full-fledged mixed species as such due to the partial castration of the ground and striking part. While standing, you cannot hit with your knees, elbows or head. You can't hit on the ground. The time of wrestling on the ground is also limited, and an unscrupulous referee can often raise him to a standing position even if one of the opponents is predominantly a wrestler, and active technical actions are being carried out on the ground.
RB took second place due to the fact that it is the most common mixed species. In small towns you may not find Combat Sambo or MMA, but you will definitely find RB! And the practice of competing in competitions will help separate the wheat from the chaff and use only effective technique. Plus, a relatively small number of technical actions will help you master the basics of striking in a standing position and fighting on the ground in less time than in “full-fledged mixed events.”

3.MMA / Valetudo / Mixfight / Freefight

If we lived in another place, this direction would rightfully take first place. In America, MMA is already the most common type of martial arts, and there are a huge number of excellent gyms with professional trainers. In our country, unfortunately, this is still only a tribute to tradition. There can be good coaches in large cities, often from current or former MMA athletes. But good coaches are very rare here. All training programs consist mainly of the fruits of the trainer’s initiative and his wild imagination + scraps of knowledge from foreign colleagues seen on video or read in interviews.

4.Pankration

I put this direction in a separate paragraph, since it requires separate consideration. Pankration as a whole is an MMA event, but with some historical circumstances that distinguish it. They consist in the fact that a huge number of freestyle athletes (freestyle wrestling) perform in pankration, who take the overwhelming number of prizes at all competitions. This left its mark on training. Quite a lot of gyms train “wrestling with finishing” and wrestling + “putting hands”)). Naturally, this does not apply to all halls, but the trend is observed. A potentially very strong advantage of pankration is its ability to become an Olympic sport in the future, in which case the pace of its development will be simply colossal.

5.Army Hand-to-Hand Combat (ARB)

One of the advantages of the style is a very wide technical arsenal, which is even wider than in combat sambo. Here you are allowed to finish off a lying opponent with your hands and feet, hit with your head, etc. Also an undoubted plus is the widespread distribution of EPIRBs and a large number good trainers. The downside is the presence of an unrealistically huge amount of protection - a helmet with a mesh, pads with feet, a vest. A helmet with a mesh is potentially especially dangerous - people who are not used to getting hit in the open face are often lost at first, and on the street this can decide the outcome of the fight, because 90% of blows fly from the right and to the nose))) This problem is inherent in fighters of ARB, KUDO and karate styles where they do not hit the head with hands, it is eliminated by the practice of contact sparring or a period of half a year - a year of boxing training.

6. KUDO

The hallmark of the style are fighters wearing aquarium helmets. Almost any action, elbow strikes and standing ruts are allowed. Among the minuses, we have a somewhat castrated ground - there are time limits and blows. Another disadvantage of a similar EPIRB is the helmet - an aquarium. The undoubted advantage of martial arts is its wide distribution, a large number of qualified trainers, a well-developed methodological component, a large number of competitions at different levels and the preservation of the traditional spirit and aesthetics of karate. The system is also constantly developing, experiments with professional areas are appearing.

7. Combat Ju Jutsu / Combat Jiu Jitsu

Combat Jiu Jitsu is a tribute to fashion mixed martial arts. To traditional Jiu Jitsu, the techniques of striking with hands, feet and knees have been added. hand-to-hand combat, boxing, kickboxing. Overall it is a fairly holistic system with a strong emphasis on the ground. Finishing moves on the ground with hands and any painful or suffocating techniques are allowed. Pros - very good technique wrestling and throwing, fairly strict MMA rules, traditional wrestling training techniques, great emphasis on physical fitness. The disadvantages are a somewhat weak technique in the stand, the style is not particularly popular and widespread, and as a result, a small number of participants in the competition and a small number of good-level athletes.

8. Ju Jitsu/Jiu Jitsu

Oddly enough, many people do not know that traditional jiu-jitsu contains punches and kicks. It is also typical that full contact competitions in traditional jiu jitsu are tougher than in the combat direction, due to the fact that in some jiu jitsu competitions gloves and pads are not used at all.
Nevertheless, the advantages of this martial arts are an excellent ground game and excellent throwing technique. The downsides are the low level of punching and kicking technique, even at national championships, and a large number of coaches - charlatans teaching jiu jitsu under the auspices of various incomprehensible federations that grow like mushrooms after rain.

9.Sambo

SAMBO was originally a system developed for self-defense, and was widely used by employees law enforcement. This is the only purely wrestling type of martial arts in the ranking. But he didn’t get here by accident. SAMBO for a long time was in service with law enforcement agencies, and according to statistics, with the help of its techniques, a huge number of law enforcement officers neutralized criminals and emerged alive and unharmed from many delicate situations. The key here is to practice the basic techniques to a state of automatism, so that in an extreme situation of a street collision, you can use the technique without thinking, on a subconscious level.

10. Muay Thai/Boxing classic

Thai boxing is also the only purely striking type of martial arts in the ranking. The fact is that in Muay Thai you have the greatest freedom of action in the stand. In addition to the fact that this is Muay Thai, it is an “eight-armed” fight, that is, punches, kicks, knees and elbows are allowed, fighting in a standing position is allowed, and strikes from a standing position are also allowed. You will be taught all this in Muay Thai as nowhere else. Therefore, if you do not allow a pass to the legs, a Thai boxer has a huge chance of winning. After all, what is the probability that an experienced fighter will attack you on the street?
Well, with boxing everything is clear - firstly, here in the shortest period of time you can learn to defend yourself - due to a very narrow arsenal. Secondly, this is martial arts No. 1 when working with a group. Thirdly, there is a large number of competent specialists, many of them still of Soviet training.

And finally, let me remind you of a couple of eternal truths:
- it’s not the style that wins, it’s the fighter
- before training, you need to inquire about the achievements of the coach himself, both sports and coaching
- you need to exercise where you want to exercise, every time you force yourself to go to training because you don’t want to, it won’t work out
- It’s better to start practicing with a friend, or better yet with several. This will allow you to kick each other so as not to miss training, and it’s more fun together + there will always be someone to pair up with.
- in most gyms you can come to a trial training session, or even several, for free. Don’t rush, go to several gyms, see different trainers, different styles, and stay where you like best.
- do not buy expensive equipment right away. The simplest things - bandages, gloves, kimonos can be bought inexpensively. Everything else, especially good companies can wait up to six months. Firstly, you need to make sure that you will stay here for a long time, and secondly, they won’t look at you askance as if you were a beginner in a $200 Hayabusa kimono with a black belt that came with it)))

To get a yellow belt in karate you need at least 1.5 years, but you can master Israeli special forces wrestling in just 6 months.

If you don’t feel too confident when seeing a girl off in the evenings, and the last fight ended for you already in the eighth second, it’s time to change something in this life.

For example, stop downloading gym useless in close combat calf muscles, and do something more serious.

In just 6-18 months, anyone can learn to fight well. Here are the top five effective systems self-defense:

No. 5: Kyokushinkai Karate

This most spectacular form of karate was invented 60 years ago by the legendary Masutatsu Oyama. They say that he was simply tired of watching how the ancient martial art degenerated and became less and less contact-oriented. As a result, already in the 1960s, Oyama’s brainchild was called nothing more than “karate for millions.”

If you choose kyokushinkai, then within a year and a half you will be able to pass the exam for the 6th kyu - a student “grade” with a yellow belt. This means that you can deal with one or two smokers in the gateway without a lighter.

#4: Kickboxing

Legend has it that the term “kickboxing” was coined in the early 1970s by Chuck Norris. Whether this is true or not, this fusion of boxing and oriental martial arts has become very popular all over the world. No dans, kyu or other tameshiwari. Instead, it is a battle familiar to the Slavic soul, where blows are delivered with full force - with legs and arms. In a word, everything you need to stand up for yourself if something happens.

Of course, it is much easier to advance in kickboxing if you have completed a technical educational program in boxing or taekwondo. But after just a year and a half of classes “from scratch,” you will feel that you are worth something in this world.

#3: Jiu-Jitsu

This martial arts veteran is over 400 years old. But if earlier this samurai training complex taught how to not only break an enemy, but also quickly send him to the next world, today it is simply self-defense for everyone.

Unlike karate, in jiu-jitsu the emphasis is not on strikes and blocks, but on bending, choking, painful techniques and throws. It was not for nothing that even the policemen of Tsarist Russia studied the techniques of this system at the beginning of the 20th century. To master jiu-jitsu at a level sufficient for self-defense, 8-10 months will be enough for you.

No. 2: Kadochnikov system

The “youngest” self-defense system was born in the restless head of the head of the laboratory of the Krasnodar Military School, Alexei Kadochnikov, in 1983. Despite the fact that it is taught in special forces, it is accessible to everyone - from a teenager to a housewife.

The only negative: to find out how “it” works, you don’t need to have so much good shot from both hands, how much to know physics, psychology and anatomy. Kadochnikov himself did not show the techniques, but explained the physical laws or principles underlying them. Therefore, if you manage to find a science-savvy instructor, after 7-8 months of training you will be tearing up black belts like napkins.

#1: Krav Maga

Unique school contact combat which is “professed” in the Israeli army, police and special forces. Has nothing to do with competitions, sparring, medals or any philosophy. And therefore it is considered the most effective and useful martial art in real life.

Krav Maga was developed in the 1930s by Imi Lichtenfeld, who in this way decided to teach skinny Slovak Jews to fight off attacks from muscular stormtroopers.

In this Israeli “struggle” everything is logical and thought out. The emphasis is on countering an armed attack. And even to the smallest detail, defense with improvised means (from a pencil to a diplomat) and a group fight are worked out.

The main thing in Krav Maga is to understand the reflexes of both your own and your opponent. If you are mobilized, you can actually complete the course and become invincible in just 6 months.

Quiz for schoolchildren “Around Sports”

What is the name of

1. Throwing a projectile weighing less than a kilogram and a length of over two meters. (Javelin-throwing)

2. A hard sports game with an oval ball, common in the USA and Canada. The rules provide for an attack on any opponent. (American football)

3. One of the types of downhill racing on a special single-seat sled, for control of which the athlete uses special spikes for boots. (Skeleton)

4. White water rafting inflatable boats. (Rafting)

5. Sport game, the goal of which is to drive the ball along all the paths to the holes and hit each of them. (Golf)

6. Sports game with a ball and bat. (Baseball)

7. Large circuit car races. ("Formula 1")

8. A type of rowing sport that involves racing along a turbulent stream of water through a certain number of installed gates. (Water slalom)

9. Climbing hard-to-reach mountain peaks. (Mountaineering)

10. Alpine skiing all-around, which includes ski ballet, mogul and aerial acrobatics. (Freestyle)

11. View athletics, in which you need to show the properties of a sprinter and a high jumper. (Hurdling)

12. A sport associated with performing various figures in water to music. (Synchronized swimming)

13. A type of skiing that involves descending from the mountains on a special board. (Snowboarding)

14. Sports wrestling, which is carried out using various techniques, used below the belt. The goal of the fight is to pin the opponent's back to the mat. (Greco-Roman wrestling)

15. Winter biathlon: ski race with shooting at firing lines from a small-caliber rifle. (Biathlon)

16. A fairly young type of mountaineering sport associated with ice. (Ice climbing)

17. Old national Canadian game, the goal of which is to score as many as possible with special nets more balls into the opponent's goal. (Lacrosse)

18. View water sports, competitions for speed, distance, duration of movement on large breaking waves, standing on a special board without a sail. (Surfing)

19. View parachuting: a special aerial board is attached to the athlete’s legs to perform acrobatic elements. (Skysurfing)

20. A type of equestrian sport in which each participant must overcome from six to thirteen different obstacles located along a specific route. (Hippik show jumping)

21. Type of motor sport - racing in special minicars of a simplified design (without bodies), intended for competition in a small area. (Karting)

22. Sledding down a chute. (Bobsled)

23. Art of fighting with hand and foot? (Taekwondo)

24. Team game for category “A” drivers. (Motoball)

25. The name of which sport in English is translated as “ snow board"? (Snowboard)

26. Name your favorite competitions of real cowboys. (Rodeo)

27. What sports equipment was deliberately degraded so as not to injure spectators? (Spear. It is no longer sharp)

28. Name the Russian man who in Holland fell in love with skates and was the first to come up with the idea of ​​nailing them to the soles of his boots. (Russian Emperor Peter the Great)

29. What title are awarded to climbers who conquered four “seven-thousanders”? ("Snow Leopard")

30. What animal was runner Charles Sherrill imitating when he came up with the low start? (Kangaroo)

31. Name the Russian “classic” wrestler who became an eight-time world champion and was included in the Guinness Book of Records. (Alexander Karelin. Greco-Roman wrestling)

32. In which American game are there no “draws”? (Baseball)

33. What do we call Chinese gymnastics? (Qigong)

34. What cup is played annually among NHL teams? (Stanley Cup)

35. What is each team in Formula 1 racing called behind the scenes? (Stable)

36. Which gymnastic figure has a namesake among the birds? (Martin)

37. What game do the French call “flying rooster”? (Badminton)

38. What game was the Scottish Queen Mary the first woman to play? (Golf)

39. Which of the sons of Zeus “organized” the first Olympic Games? (Hercules)

40. What is the name of the largest company in Germany that produces sporting goods? ("Adidas")

41. In which game do ladies watch their figures the most? (Chess)

42. How to translate from in English What is the name of the butterfly swimming style? (Butterfly)

43. The name of what type of martial arts is translated from Japanese as “soft way”? (Judo)

44. What swimming style did people borrow from the frog? (Breaststroke)

45. What sport can be easy for some and hard for others? (Athletics)

46. ​​What warlike word can be used to describe a pole, rings, and bars? (Projectile)

47. What sports term translates from Norwegian as “footprint on the mountain”? (Slalom)

48. In what sportswear team competition Do you have to move backwards to win? (Tug of War)

49. Which Russian poet not only became interested in boxing himself, but also taught this art to others? (Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin)

50. Which sports game has “letter printing”? (This is what they call a blow in the towns)

51. Name the country - the birthplace of the Olympic Games? (Greece)

52. Who was not allowed to attend the Games? (Women, slaves)

53. What was the name of the winner of the Games Ancient Greece? (Olympic)

54. How many days did the competition last? (Five)

55. In honor of which god were the Games held? (In honor of Zeus)

56. Do you think there were competitions between poets and musicians at the Games? (Yes)

57. Remember the motto of the Olympic Games. ("Faster, higher, stronger")

58. What is the symbol of the Games? (Torch)

59. What is shown on olympic flag? (Five rings)

60. At the opening of the Olympic Games, the teams line up in alphabetical order - according to the first letters of the names of the countries they represent. But the team of the same country always marches ahead. Which? (Greece)

61. What was the winner awarded in Ancient Greece? (Venkom)

62. What medal is awarded for higher sporting achievement? (Golden)

63. Name the mascot of the Olympic Games in Moscow in 1980? (Bear)

64. What is the punishment for violating the rules of the game? (Removal from the field)

65. Name the body created to determine athletes or teams worthy of an award. (Judges)

66. What is the name of an athlete who wins a competition? (Champion)

67. What is a young athlete called? (Junior)

68. What is the name of the game with a small ball, which has recently become a Olympic events sports? (Tennis)

69. What is the name of the structure for holding sports competitions? (Stadium)

70. In Greece, each subsequent game was named after the Greek who won the sport. In which? (On the run)

71. Name a famous type of motorsport. (Rally)

72. Climbing mountain peaks is... (Mountaineering)

73. Which word translated from Greek means “a fighter, a man of strong build”? (Athlete)

74. A sports game with a ball and racket is... (Badminton)

75. What do “basket” and “ball” mean? (Basket and ball)

76. Downhill sledding on prepared tracks is... (Bobsled)

11. This sport gets its name from the Alps mountain range. What kind of sport is this? (Mountaineering)

78. Another name for fist fighting. (Boxing)

79. If a boxer doesn’t get up within ten seconds, it’s... (Knockout)

80. Are motorcycle races included in the Olympic Games program? (No)

81. In what games is there a net on the court? (Volleyball, tennis)

82. Cast metal handles with two cast iron balls at the ends are... (Dumbbells)

83. What musical instrument announces the beginning and end of a round in boxing? (Gong)

84. Vintage sports equipment- this is... (Giri)

85. Thick ropes used for climbing are... (Ropes)

86. What type of martial arts originating from Japanese system self-defense, translated as “empty hand”? (Karate)

87. In what sport is an ice ax the main tool? (Mountaineering)

88. What do karatekas wear? (In a kimono)

89. An ice-covered area is... (Rink)

90. What animal riding competitions are held on Olympic Games? (on horseback)

91. A device for increasing a swimmer’s speed is... (Flippers)

92. What are acrobatic exercises in water called? (Synchronized swimming)

93. The highest sporting achievement established by an athlete or team is... (Record)

94. What do players throw in badminton? (Shuttlecock)

95. The specific place from which the competition begins is... (Start)

96. Teacher physical culture, a specialist in this sport is... (Coach)

97. A special structure for shooting safety is (Shooting Range)

98. Name a combat sport using a sword, rapier or saber. (Fencing)

99. The goal of this game is to score the ball into the opponent's goal. (Football)

100. Playing with the puck is... (Hockey)

101. A device for measuring time in sports is... (Stopwatch)

102. In this game you can declare checkmate. (Chess)

103. Headgear to protect against injury. (Helmet)

104. What sport are they known for: The Klitschko brothers (Boxing)

Garry Kasparov (Chess) Anna Kournikova (Tennis) Alina Kabaeva (Gymnastics) Pavel Bure (Hockey)

105. What game does the Zenit team play? (Football)

106. Name the birthplace of football. (England)

107. Name yourself famous football player England. (Beckham)

108. In football, when the ball rolls out side line, - this is... (Out)

109. What country is the football player Ronaldo from? (Brazil)

110. Shoes for playing football. (Boots)

111. Hitting the ball into the goal is... (Goal)

112. Passing the ball to another player is... (Pass)

113. How many halves are there in football? (Two)

115. National competitions in Chukotka are... (Harness racing)

116. Where do martial arts such as judo and karate come from? (Japan)

117. Is there women's football? (Yes)

118. The most beautiful sport on ice is... (Figure skating)

119. What on a person’s body symbolizes his strength? (Muscles)

120. Fight without rules is... (Wrestling)

121. Name all the games ending in “ball”. (Football, volleyball, basketball, handball, streetball)

122. The goal of this game is to drive the ball into the hole with a club using the fewest number of strokes. (Golf)

123. How do you knock down pins? (Ball)

124. How does the word “sambo” stand for? (Self-defense without weapons)

Each of us went to some section as a child. The guys from our editorial office are no exception. And while writing the article, serious battles broke out in the editorial office over the choice of a certain type of self-defense.
So we decided in the future to write an article assessing certain types of martial arts. The evaluation criteria included both ease of learning and the effectiveness of using a particular sport in “real conditions”. Well, the future has arrived, let's get started.

1. Boxing

Boxing is the most widespread and one of the favorite contact sports in the whole world. Initially, tournaments fist fights, which later grew into boxing, took place in Ancient Greece. Of course, then everything was a little different, people were hitting each other with their fists without any gloves or helmets, and we will return to real life. In boxing, one of the main components is endurance. That's why in all boxing movies we see dudes running or jumping rope.

Easy to learn: To start mastering boxing, you need, of course, to come to a boxing school, fortunately, in Russia there is a boxing club in almost every village. So there is no problem with this. There are no special stretches or any other initial skills other than normal physical fitness and the ability to clench your hands into a fist.

Duration of preparation: At least six months must pass before you can squeeze out anything worthwhile. In fact, this is still not enough, because in some kind of kung fu you will need at least several years.

Entertainment: If boxing weren’t spectacular, there wouldn’t be so many different championships for it, right? And if you turn on that same box of slop (we’re talking about TV), then Boxing is coming across Russia after the news.

Efficiency: in real life boxing is one of the most effective types sports If you are attacked in any of the alleys, then whatever, your fists will always be with you. A couple of three precise and sharp blows to the head will knock down almost any wild boar, and blows to the solar plexus and stomach will discourage the desire to chase you. And no matter what pants you wear, you won't have to lift your legs above your belly button.

2. Karate

Since ancient times it has been used by evil, narrow-eyed guys from the east. Unlike jiu-jitsu or judo, karate practically does not use grabs and throws. Most of the techniques are punches or kicks. In terms of entertainment, there is little that beats karate. Dudes in kimonos, various katos, screams with every blow - everything is permeated with the culture of martial arts.

Easy to learn: In Russia, karate was banned for a long time and quite recently became widespread. Therefore, there are not many karate clubs in Russia. For a karateka it is necessary to have good stretching, which is something a lot of dudes have problems with. We, of course, know that at the age of 9 you did the splits and could do more than 20 pull-ups, but now you will have to do the splits again or at least lift your leg above your waist without pain, you know in what places.

Duration of preparation: In karate, the duration of preparation is an order of magnitude higher than in boxing. You will need to learn a lot of kata, get a few belts and a lot of punches in the face before you are initiated into all the techniques of karate.

Entertainment: as written above, this is the most spectacular sport from our point of view.

Efficiency: at the beginning of your training, you are unlikely to be able to get out of a fight without a single scratch, like in cool action films. Karate, like many others eastern species martial arts, was invented more for the protection of unarmed peasants than for attack. Therefore, at the beginning of your training, you will learn to defend yourself perfectly. A plus will be various paddings of the arms and legs. IN winter time Years on ice will, of course, be harder on your feet, but who said that the path of a warrior is easy?

3. Sambo

It sounds cool, but it translates into a fairly simple phrase: self-defense without weapons. That's all you need to know about sambo. The most patriotic martial arts, since it was created in the USSR.

Easy to learn: where, if not in our homeland, can one learn sambo? You don't need anything special to start training. Just be in shape and buy some equipment.

Duration of preparation: After just a few lessons you will learn the basics and be able to put some techniques into practice. Since Sambo is mostly wrestling, a lot depends on the techniques you know and the ability to perform them.

Entertainment: one thing - sports sambo(this is precisely wrestling), and something completely different – ​​combat. It depends on everyone, but the men lying around on the ground don’t seem particularly spectacular. It’s another matter if a couple of spinners or jabs fly in front of the ground.

Efficiency: Since this is self-defense without weapons, the effectiveness of this sport cannot be taken away. You can definitely protect yourself. The main thing is not to be afraid to roll in the mud. It’s another matter if there is more than one attacker, then combat sambo skills will come in handy.

4. Taekwondo

A Korean martial art that primarily uses the legs. Initially, the goal of this martial art was to knock the rider out of the saddle, which explains the various jumps and lifting of the legs above one’s own head.

Easy to learn: similar to karate. It is best to go into taekwondo with good stretching. Of course, there are punches here too, but the main emphasis is on the legs.

Duration of preparation: As in most oriental martial arts, the duration of training for a fighter is quite long. Honing various techniques and bringing your body to the desired state takes a lot of time.

Entertainment: when legs fly in all directions and all this is done by dudes in kimonos, it’s very spectacular. Moreover, not everyone can raise their leg to the level of their head.

Efficiency: Of course, having honed your skill to perfection, no one will be afraid of you, but taekwondo has one minus: in classical taekwondo, the torso is mainly protected, and it is not customary to hold your hands near your head, so you can get a good slap in the face. And you need to wear suitable clothes. Mobility is pretty bad in jeans or trousers. Although the sight of a dude flying with his feet first will make the villains run away from him.

5. Muay Thai

In other words, Muay Thai or eight-limbed fighting. Why eight? Because in addition to arms and legs, elbows and knees go into battle. To some extent similar to karate, but differs in the absence of kat. It is also similar to boxing (it’s not for nothing that it’s called Thai boxing).

Easy to learn: is mastered in much the same way as boxing. For a beginner, the initial physical training. Although there are punches to the head in Muay Thai, stretching is not that important.

Duration of preparation: After just six months of training, you will be able to show off your skills in inflicting pain on people to varying degrees.

Entertainment: In terms of entertainment, Thai boxing and boxing are approximately on the same level. Although they say that Muay Thai is more spectacular due to the kicks.

Efficiency: To put it simply, Muay Thai is boxing and kicking, so the effectiveness of its use Thai boxing behind the walls of the hall is clear without any doubt. Many people are unprepared for kicks and will reflexively lower their arms to protect their lower torso, which is where boxing skills come in handy. And the calling card of Thai boxing - the low kick - has not yet been canceled.

6. Jiu-Jitsu

A school of oriental martial arts designed to turn the enemy's power against him. Used by samurai to protect themselves from an armed enemy. Hitting armor is quite stupid and painful for the defender, which is why throws and creases predominate in this type of martial arts.

Easy to learn: This martial art can be mastered by anyone (even your girlfriend); it does not require great strength or endurance.
Duration of preparation: as in all martial arts, it takes time and more time.

Entertainment: There is practically no entertainment in the long romp on the ground at competitions. Only a seasoned amateur this direction will understand the whole bouquet of correct deflections and submissions to the painful position.

Efficiency: Ideally, when mastering the technique of jiu-jitsu, it is practically impossible to get hit in the face, or even more so, to be crippled. Every blow of the enemy will be turned against himself. Each grab will lead to a painful one. But will pain stop Gopnik? This is another question, although no one forbids breaking his fingers or hand.

In conclusion, I would like to say that every sport is good and it is better to do at least some than to sit at home and grow belly fat. And what is right for you is, again, up to you to decide. Go to free lesson in each section and choose the art you like. And if you have already chosen, write in the comments which one and why.