Men's rhythmic gymnastics is related to both Men's artistic gymnastics and wushu martial arts. It emerged in Japan from stick gymnastics. Stick gymnastics has been taught and performed for many years with the aim of improving physical strength and health. Male athletes are judged on some of the same physical abilities and skills as their female counterparts, such as hand/body-eye co-ordination, but tumbling, strength, power, and martial arts skills are the main focus, as opposed to flexibility and dance in women's rhythmic gymnastics. There are a growing number of participants, competing alone and on a team; it is most popular in Asia, especially in Japan where high school and university teams compete fiercely. As of 2002[update], there were 1000 men's rhythmic gymnasts in Japan.[citation needed] COUNT 5
QSN1 What are mens' rhythmic gymnastics related to? ANS1 both Men's artistic gymnastics and wushu martial arts QSN2 Where did mens' rhythmic gymnastics develop from? ANS2 stick gymnastics QSN3 What is the aim of stick gymnastics? ANS3 improving physical strength and health QSN4 What are the main focus? ANS4 tumbling, strength, power, and martial arts skills are the main focus QSN5 How many mens' rhythmic gymnasts were in Japan in 2002? ANS5 1000