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Forms of Martial Arts
December 9th, 2009
Martial Arts come in different forms and they are not only confined to Kung-fu or Taekwondo, which is popularized a lot in television and the movies. You would be surprised to know that certain forms of fighting are also called martial arts. To learn and practice martial arts, one should be well equipped with the proper supplies.
Martial arts have different origins. The term “Martial” is derived from the Roman god of war named “Mars”. Martial Arts simply mean “the art of war”. Although most people think that martial arts only came from the Asian cultures, it is also found in America and Europe. Martial arts feature a type of combat system that has codes within a single objective of physically defeating a person.
Aside from this, it is mainly used for self-defense against any bodily harm. Some martial arts techniques are actually based on a spiritual or religious philosophy such as Aikido and Judo. This is while others base it on a certain code of honor such as fencing. Hence, martial arts techniques are being practiced as a form of combat sports and some in the form of dance.
Thus, regardless of where the art originated, they have similarities with one another. Each style has a systematized fighting style. They even have forms and routines when they do sparring, which is practiced either alone or with a partner. Martial arts are grouped in a way that each style will focus on a certain area.
Below is a list of samples for each group:
Grappling
- Throwing – Judo, Jujutsu, Sambo
- Joint Lock – Aikido, Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Hapkido
- Pinning Techniques – Wrestling, Judo
Striking
- Punching – Boxing (Western style), Wing Chun
- Kicking – Capoeira, Savate, Taekwondo
- Other Strikes – Muay thai, Karate, Shaolin Kung Fu
Weapons
- Traditional Weaponry – Fencing, Gatka, Kendo, Kali
- Modern Weaponry – Eskrima, Jogo do pau, Jukendo
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