Martial Arts
Martial Arts
MARTIAL ARTS
Martial Arts
Various forms of self defense
usually weapons based on
techniques developed in ancient
China, India and Nepal.
They have come into wide use for
self protection, competitive sport
and for exercise.
It is believed to have originated in
India because of existence of a
fighting art called Vajramushti.
It is designed not to kill people but
to help to defend yourself even if
it means killing your attacker.
Jujutsu Judo
The “gentle / yielding / The “gentle way”.
complaint art”. Originated in Japan.
Utilizes a large variety of Founded by Dr. Jigoro Kano in
techniques in defense against 1882.
opponent. Practitioners are called Judoka
Became the Model for the
modern Japanese martial art,
“Gendai Bodu”.
Jujutsu
Judo
Karate Kendo
Means “empty hand”. The “way of the sword”.
Known for its hard strikes. The sport of Japanese Fencing
Aims in the perfection of the Developed from the Japanese
participants, “Gichin swordsmanship technique
Funakoshi”. called Kenjutsu
Karate Kendo
Kobudo Kung-Fu
The “old martial way of Originated in China.
Okinawa”. Has many styles mimicing
Refers to the classical weapon animal forms and the infamous
tradition of Okinawa. “drunken fist” technique.
Kobudo Kung-Fu
Kyudo Muay-Thai
The “way of the law”. The national sport of Thailand.
The Japanese art of archery. Also known as Thai boxing .
The number of female Practiced in many parts of the
practitioners far outweigh the world.
number of male practitioners.
Silat Tai-Chi
Has its roots in the culture of The “Supreme Ultimate Fist”.
the Malay world. A gentle martial art focused in
Styles are called “alirin”. soft flowing moves.
The different styles were It distinguishes itself from
derived from observing wild other hard hitting martial arts
animals fighting. w/c produces some degree of
tension in the muscles.
Silat Tai-Chi
Taekwondo
Originated in Korea.
A correlation of styles from
China, Japan and Korea.
The world’s most practiced
Martial art.
The national sport of Korea.
Included in the Olympics.
Dojo.
Bow before and after practice.