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From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. Martial arts or fighting arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for combat. Martial arts all have a very similar objective: defend oneself or others from physical threat. In addition, some martial arts are linked to beliefs such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Daoism, Confucianism or Shinto while others follow a particular code of honor. Martial arts are considered as both an art and a science. Many arts are also practiced competitively, most commonly as combat sports, but may also take the form of dance. The term martial arts refers to the art of warfare (derived from Mars, the Roman god of war) and comes from a 15th-century European term for fighting arts now known as historical European martial arts. A practitioner of martial arts is referred to as a martial artist. In popular culture, the term martial arts often specifically refers to Asian fighting styles, especially the combat systems that originated in East Asia. However, the term actually refers to any codified combat system, regardless of origin. Europe is home to many extensive systems of martial arts, both living traditions (e.g. Jogo do Pau and other stick and sword fencing and Savate, a French kicking style developed by sailors and street fighters) and older systems of historical European martial arts that have existed through the present, many of which are now being reconstructed. In the Americas, Native Americans have traditions of open-handed martial arts including wrestling, and Hawaiians have historically practiced arts featuring small- and large-joint manipulation. A mix of origins is found in the athletic movements of Capoeira, which African slaves developed in Brazil based on skills they had brought from Africa. While each style has unique facets that make it different from other martial arts, a common characteristic is the systematization of fighting techniques. Methods of training vary and may include sparring (simulated combat) or formal sets or routines of techniques known as forms or kata. Forms are especially common in the Asian and Asian-derived martial arts. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License What are some colleges that offer martial arts scholarships or martial arts teams or clubs? Q. I am a high school student now and am looking to my future in college and find that alot of colleges out there have very little to do with martial arts. I wish to continue training in martial arts as well as my studies, where are some colleges that you suggest? P.S.: i am willing to leave the states Asked by redstar69 - Wed Jan 9 22:19:18 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments A. You're not likely to find one in the states that has a 'certified' program. Your better off asking your instructor if there is a school within your discipline nearby the college you wish to attend. Of course, if you're in TKD and want to go to Korea, Yong In University has an actual degree program in Taekwondo. Answered by capitalctu - Thu Jan 10 07:19:21 2008 What is the best book to start martial arts? Q. I don't have a dojo near me, nor a clear area around my computer for viedos. I want to start an exotic martial arts such as Brazilian or something such as that. Mixed martial arts sounds cool too. What's the best you can suggest? Asked by ~*Emma*~ - Sun Aug 30 22:31:56 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments A. so many arts out there. Really hard to pick... 1. want a striking/grappling/throwi ng art? 2. body type (I always said this to be key because not all body types are equal) 3. for sport or for just fun?? it sounds like you are leaning to more of a grappling art. There is always jiujitsu and aikido. If you have nothing near, aikido is supposed to be an easy art to learn. But, it has been historically said its a defensive art. I say narrow it down a little bit more. Maybe study the historical references to that art. Maybe in the future you can move to a place where those arts are prevalent and are taught. Answered by Lee--OSH - Sun Aug 30 22:40:40 2009 What martial arts are the most aggressive and/or most dangerous to learn?
Q. I heard that chinese kempo is one of the most dangerous martial arts. Is this true or are there others that are even more dangerous than Kempo? Asked by manual_pt - Sun Jun 10 17:16:42 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments A. A blend.. Take Judo, Aikido, Jeet kune do, Kung Fu Tiger style, , Juijitsu, Combine them add Military combat techniques, and an understanding of the way a human Reacts and is assembled. That is the most dangerous. When you get to this level you know the easy ways to break bones, Joints and snap necks including ways to put your opponent in a position to strike or take on multiple aggressors with Fatal strikes on all. No one style knows all the techniques. You must consider all. And now that Kempo is brought up. I will be studying Kempo style as well.. Answered by Abel H - Sun Jun 10 20:58:20 2007 From Yahoo Answer Search: "martial arts" [ A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z ]
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