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Taekwondo and Judo. At the 2000 Summer Olympics, Taekwondo events were broken into 4 weight classes for both men and women. Judo was admitted to the Olympic Games in the 1960's. Judo events were broken into 7 weight classes for both men and women.

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Martial Arts have always been a part of the Olympics as Wrestling has been part of the Olympics since the Ancient games.

Shooting - 1896

Fencing - 1896

Equestrian - 1900

Archery - 1904

Judo - 1964

Taekwondo - 2000

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Martial arts are any combat skill.

The following are sports that were considered important to combat training:

  • Equestrian events
  • Archery
  • Shooting
  • Javelin
  • Judo
  • Boxing
  • Taekwondo

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