martial arts styles and descriptions
Martial Arts Styles and Descriptions
Are you curious about how many martial arts styles exist in the world? Well, read on to find out about the various martial arts and their description.
- Judo: Judo is not only a martial art, but also an Olympic sport. It is a grappling style martial art that involves a lot of pins, joint locks, and throws in order to defeat the opponent. One of the main principles of judo is to use the opponent's strength to your advantage, and overpower him.
- Tae Kwon Do: This martial art of Korean origin is probably the best-known martial art and certainly one of the most popular ones. It also happens to be the national sport of South Korea. Powerful kicking techniques are a striking feature of this widely practiced martial art.
- Karate: The martial art that happens to be on most lips the world over, karate is a strike-based martial art which involves several types of kicks, punches and open hand strikes, in addition to the use of elbows and knees. Karate chops (made famous by Hollywood action movies) are one among the most popular martial arts moves known.
- Kung Fu: The term 'Kung Fu' refers to a family of Chinese martial art styles as well as techniques of strengthening and balancing one's mind and body. Kung Fu became a rage in the western world thanks to a certain Bruce Lee. Kung Fu fighting styles incorporate a variety of kicks, punches, and hand strikes. At the same time, it also focuses on agility, reflexes, strategies and reading the opponent's mind.
- Chanbara
- Tae Kwon Do
- Capoeira
- T'ai Chi
- Wing Chun
- Judo
- Kick-boxing
- Krav Maga
- Kenpo
- Gatka
- Tahtib
- Jeet Kune Do
- Kali Silat
- Kobudo
- Naginata
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Kalaripayattu
- Choi Kwang Do
- Stav
- Zen Do Kai
- Bartitsu
- Combat Hopak
- Sambo
- Iaido
- Svebor
- Zipota
- Nindokai
- Qwan Ki Do
- Boabom
- Angampora
- Shorinji Kempo
- Krabi Krabong
- Dim Mak
- Pehlwani
- Mongolian wrestling
- Eskrima
- Shuai Jiao
- Bando Thaing
- Mowie Di Do
- Savate
- Sumo
- Taido
- Bokator
- Kenjutsu
- Praying Mantis, and a few more
Grappling | Weapon-based | Strike-based (Hand and Leg) | Mixed Styles |
Aikido | Iaido | Tae Kwon Do | Bartitsu |
Sambo | Gatka | Karate | Ninjutsu |
Judo | Kenjutsu | Savate | Krav Maga |
Jujutsu | Tahtib | Kung Fu | Praying Mantis |
Hapkido | Eskrima | Kick-boxing | Kalarippayattu |