Martial arts

The martial art of boxing was practiced in the ancient Thera. Martial arts are codified systems and traditions of combat practices, which are practiced for a variety of reasons: self-defense, competition, physical health and fitness, entertainment, as well as mental, physical, and spiritual development. Variation and scope[edit] Martial arts may be categorized along a variety of criteria, including: By technical focus[edit] Unarmed Grappling Weapon-based Those traditional martial arts which train armed combat often encompass a wide spectrum of melee weapons, including bladed weapons and polearms. Sometimes, training with one specific weapon will be considered a style of martial arts in its own right, which is especially the case in Japanese martial arts with disciplines such as kenjutsu and kendo (sword), bojutsu (staff), and kyudo (archery). By application or intent[edit] Combat-oriented Health-oriented Spirituality-oriented Martial arts can also be linked with religion and spirituality.

art by bottles Types of Japanese Martial Arts Types of Japanese Martial Arts Ju-Jitsu literally means "the art of suppleness or strength". It is one of the most complete martial art styles. It is also the basis of which many techniques of all martial arts styles have evolved from. This martial art emphasizes ones flexibility, quickness, and fluidity of motion. One who practices the art of Ju-Jitsu is called a Ju-Jitsuka. Tae Kwon Do is the most practiced form of martial arts throughout the world. Tae Kwon Do is performed for various reasons; as a form of artistic discipline, as an Olympic sport, as a system of self-defense, as well as for a way of life. The main viewpoint of Tae Kwon Do expresses that the leg is the most powerful weapon that the Tae Kwon Do practitioner has, because of its long and strong characteristics. Aikido is a newer style of martial arts, developed in the 1930’s. Judo is another martial art branching from Ju-Jitsu teaching and was developed in the 1800’s. In Kyudo, one uses a special bow, called a yumi.

Pj creation Filipino Martial Arts FCS KALI 20131014 121256-001 Filipino martial arts A collection of training weapons used in an eskrima class. Includes a padded stick, a rattan stick, a wooden training knife, and a collection of modern aluminum training knives, or "trainers" made by Keen Edge Knives. Filipino Martial Arts refers to ancient and newer fighting methods devised in the Philippines. Filipino martial arts have seen an increase in prominence due to several Hollywood movies and the teachings of modern masters such as Venancio "Anciong" Bacon, Dan Inosanto, Cacoy Canete, Mike Inay, Remy Presas and Ernesto Presas. History[edit] Today there are said to be almost as many Filipino fighting styles as there are islands in the Philippines. Filipino Martial Arts are considered the most advanced practical modern blade system in the world and are now a core component of the U.S. Weapons[edit] Traditional bolos from the Visayas (ginunting on the left, and three talibongs). Unarmed[edit] Impact[edit] Edged[edit] Flexible[edit] Projectile[edit] Training[edit] Signs and symbols[edit]

20131207 171029-001 8 Different Forms of Martial Arts in India Martial arts is a part of India’s ancient culture and a traditional games.Originally a traditional form of martial art that started in South India, and now it has different names and different forms in the culture of the regions in India. Khusti The Indian Wrestling is also a part of Indian Martial arts found throughout the India. Indian martial arts has an important influence in the development of modern Asian martial arts. Nowadays a sense of self-defense and for fitness lots of people are opting for martial arts.As in other respects of Indian culture, Indian martial arts can be roughly divided into northern and southern styles. Kalarippayattu: Kalarippayattu is a famous Indian martial art from land of attraction Kerala and one of the oldest fighting systems in existence. Silambam: Silambamis a weapon-based Indian martial art from Tamil Nadu. Musti yuddha: It is unarmed martial art from the oldest city of India “Varanasi“. Lathi: Lathi is an ancient armed martial art of India.

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