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Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for combat. While they may be studied for various reasons, martial arts share a single objective: to physically defeat other persons and to 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. 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 (from Mars, the god of war). It 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 the combat systems that originated in Asian cultures, especially East Asian martial arts. 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 systemization 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 martial arts did the Prussian military used in warfare? Q. I'm studying Historical European MAs and unfortunately I cannot find a book or site that talks about Prussian martial arts.Can anyone tell m info of Prussian MAs? Asked by booniedog85 - Sun Jun 7 22:52:19 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. Try German school of swordsmanship. I got a link here below Answered by Scandguard - Sun Jun 7 23:06:48 2009 What kind of martial arts should I take? Q. I'm thinking about taking up martial arts. I don't have much previous experience, but I want a fun way to stay healthy, and martial arts seem real cool. I'm not sure what style to pursue, though. Does anyone have any suggestions, and reasons why they like a certain style? Thanks so much! Asked by Delta - Mon Mar 16 19:01:22 2009 - - 14 Answers - 0 Comments A. If a fun way to stay healthy is your primary motivation I would steer far away from anyone trying to push their martial art style on you because by their self assessment it is the most "realistic" martial art for fighting. Many such styles are highly anaerobic compared to alternative choices for martial arts. What you want is a martial art school with a training regimen that is going to emphasize a lot of cardio vascular oriented training in conjunction with some degree of strength training. Eric's suggestion about Muay Thai is certainly qualified for that, but a Muay Thai Kru (master instructor) might not be available in your area. For all the flack it takes, there are many dojos in the Tiger Schulmann karate franchise that actuall… [cont.] Answered by happypitbull - Mon Mar 16 19:47:48 2009 What is the best type of martial arts for a 35+ woman who is just starting?
Q. I need to starting exercising and was considering martial arts as a fitness and self defence progarm. I am overweight and past 30 which style would be the best for me? Asked by Rona K - Wed Mar 28 12:00:30 2007 - - 14 Answers - 0 Comments A. Don't look for a particular art, just look for a good instructor regardless of the art. The place you look for should let you feel welcome and help you achieve your goals. It should also have a safe friendly environment and you should feel comfortable there. Focus on quality training, belts and ranks shouldn't mean too much. Since both fitness and self defense are your main priorities, I would personally suggest a sport based gym. Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Boxing, or even a good Tae Kwon Do school should suit you well. However, do not rule out other places either. A good instructor in something else is better than a bad instructor in any of the above arts. Remember it is the skill of the practitioner that matters most. Don't… [cont.] Answered by Brandon CD - Wed Mar 28 17:38:05 2007 From Yahoo Answer Search: "Martial Arts" See also:
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