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Introduction to Martial Arts

A general introduction to martial arts. Includes resources on the Web such as federations, clubs, rules, venues, articles, and news.

Striking Martial Arts


Boxing
Boxing is the act or sport of fighting with the fists. Competition rules typically require boxing gloves and all blows must be above the waist and only on the front or sides of the body.

Karate
Karate is a Japanese self-defence technique that involves striking sharp blows and kicks to the most sensitive parts of the an opponent's body.

Kickboxing
Kickboxing is a sport in which competitors wear gloves and throw punches with their fists as in boxing, but also kick with their bare feet as in karate. Kickboxing was developed in the 1950's by a Japanese event producer, and it has its roots in Muay Thai, a form of Thai boxing.

Kung Fu

Tae Kwon Do

Grappling Martial Arts

Aikido

Ju Jitsu

Judo

Sumo Wrestling

Wrestling

Weaponry Martial Arts


Kendo

Fencing


More Martial Arts Resources on the Web
Open Directory on Martial Arts
Yahoo Martial Arts Directory
About.com on Martial Arts
Wikipedia on Martial Arts
Wikipedia List of Martial Arts by Country


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