Martial Arts of the World
Styles . TechniqueOver the coming weeks I’ll be posting about the various Martial Arts Styles around the world. It would be awesome if some of you would comment on your particular style when I do. While not meant to be an exhaustive list here is a breakdown of some of the major fighting or martial arts and their geographic origins:
- East Asian Martial Arts:
- Karate: Japan
- Judo: Japan
- Aikido: Japan
- Kendo: Japan
- Taekwondo: Korea
- Hapkido: Korea
- Kung Fu: China
- Tai Chi: China
- Southeast Asian Martial Arts:
- Muay Thai: Thailand
- Silat: Indonesia and Malaysia
- Escrima/Kali/Arnis: Philippines
- South Asian Martial Arts:
- Kalaripayattu: India
- Gatka: India
- Middle Eastern Martial Arts:
- Krav Maga: Israel
- Wrestling (Pehlwani): Iran, Turkey, and other Middle Eastern countries
- European Martial Arts:
- Boxing: Greece, Great Britain
- Fencing: Europe
- Savate: France
- Bartitsu: Great Britain
- African Martial Arts:
- Nuba fighting: Sudan
- Dambe: West Africa
- North American Martial Arts:
- Native American martial arts: Various Indigenous communities across North America have their own traditional martial arts, such as Okichitaw in Canada and Apache Knife Fighting in the United States.
- Boxing: Boxing is a popular sport in North America and has produced many famous boxers.
- South American Martial Arts:
- Capoeira: Brazil
- Vale Tudo: Brazil
- Jiu-Jitsu: Brazil (though it originated in Japan, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is now considered a distinct style)
These are just a few examples of the many fighting or martial arts that exist around the world, each with their unique techniques, training methods, and philosophies. It’s important to note that many martial arts have been influenced and evolved over time through cross-cultural exchanges, making them dynamic and constantly evolving.
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