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The Martial Arts Index hits 300 visitors on 30/30/99! Not very impressive, but i was happy about it. Anyway, on to the arts: Korean Martial Arts

Hapkido: Combines Aikido’s throws and joint locks and Tae Kwon Do’s kicks.

Kumdo: Korean Way of the sword. Teaces of ki-kum-chae. Which is inner strength, the swing of hte sword, and the positioning of hte lower back and body as you do so.

Taekwondo: Official Martial Art of Korea. Striking Art known for its high-flying, flashy kicks.

Jo Son Do: A modern adaptation of Taekwondo

Tang Soo Do: Striking Art relying heavily on forms.

Kuk Sool Won: System dedicated to teaching and preserving ancient Korean Martial Arts

Hwarang-Do: The original Korean Martial Art. Created by the Hwarang Warriors in 6th Century Korea.. Comprehensive sysem that includes kicks, strikes, grappling, weapons, internal power, healing principles, and joint locks.

Japanese Martial Arts:

Karate: Generic term for Japanese Martial Arts. Emphasis on Striking. Little or no grappling involved.

Kenpo: Traced back to monks of ancient China or Japan. Relies heavily on forms Has more circular strikes than most karate forms.
Kempo: The same thing as Kenpo, except the translation into English.

Wado-Kai Karate: Means way of peace. Blends standard karate with some of the more explosive elements of Japanese JuJutsu. Emphasizes naturalness in defense, and stance.

Enshin Karate: Stresses ability to reverse attacks and turns from defensive to aggressive.

Shotokan Karate: A dynamic art which has three basics: Kata (forms or drilling moves), Kihon (Basic Moves/Concepts), and Kurmite (Sparring). Is primarily a self-defense art, not as showy as some other types of karate.

Okinawan Karate: Original Karate system. Known as a hard style, because of its application of force.

White Tiger Kenpo: Has more Chinese influence. Circular strikes and rapid hand combinations.

Iaido: Japanese sword art. Similar to Kendo, but instead begins and ends with the sword in the scabbard as opposed to drawn.

Jiu-Jitsu: Also spelled JuJutsu and Ju-Jitsu. Generic term for japanese grappling arts. Little striking. Lots of throws. The original Japanese form originated from an art called Daito-Ryu Aki-JuJutsu, created by A samuri named Yoshimitsu. (Some Aikido styles also originated from this style)

Judo: Sport form of jiu-jitsu. No strikes, all groundwork and throws. Judo is effective as a standalone art, but is also extremely effective when combined with a striking art. Judo is an essential element of Sambo, Krav Maga, Luta Livre, Shootfighting, and other hybrid styles.

Shootfighting: Brand-name hybrid art that combines Muay Thai, Jiu-Jitsu, judo, Sombo, wrestling nad Boxing.

Ninjitsu: The art of the ninja. (Properly know as Taijutsu) Includes weapons and stealth training. Also has a complete striking and grappling system.

Aikido: Art consisting mostly of throws and joint locks. Derived from Daito-Ryu Aki-Jujutsu. Similar to JuJutsu, except more circular, and more emphasis on striking (Althought there still isn't much!)

Sumo: Sport where extremely large men try to get their opponent to touch the ground above the knee.

Chinese Martial Arts:

Kung Fu: Generic term for chinese martial arts (Originally known as Wushu) Most emphasis on striking and forms, although some styles may have joint locks, throws, and submissions. Also uses brutal and (and illegal in MMA) moves like eye gouging, clawing, and fish-hooking. Also known as Gung Fu. Said to be the original Asian Martial Art. Created when a Zen Buddhist taught breathing and stretching techniques to the Chinese Monks at the famous Shaolin Temple.

Tai Chi Chuan: Graceful, slow art usually used for meditation or relaxation. There are several styles of Tai Chi. Among them are Wu and Chen.

White Crane Style Kung Fu: Said to be the most beautiful of Kung Fu styles. Only fight to save a life, keep away from physical contact with opponent, try to penetrate defense as soon as possible, and interception of oncoming blows are the four main principles.

Dragon Kung Fu: A combination of Hard and Soft Kung Fu styles, floating attacks, and good stance as you strike.

Shaolin Kung Fu: Long Range Tactics employed, some boxing, but more emphasis on kicks.

Tai Shing Pek Kwar: This unorthadox art, popularly known as Monkey Kung Fu, was created when a Kung Fu master named Kau See studied the combat methods of monkeys guarding a prison he was locked in, and applied them to existing martial arts, creating a brutal, unusual hybrid style.

Hung Gar Kung Fu: An adaptation of the Shaolin Tiger style of Kung Fu. Stresses close-quarter fighting methods, and was developed during the Ch'ing Dynasty.

Choy Lee Fut: A Kung Fu style that utilizes tremendous upper body power, but also lots of kicks as well, some techniques resemble Western Boxing.

Praying Mantis Kung Fu: Founded 350 years ago by Wang Lang, this style mimics the movements of a praying mantis. When Wang Lang died, his four students divided into four seperate Praying Mantis Styles: Tai T'si, Tsi T'sing, Mei Hua, and Kwong Pan.

Wing Chun Kung Fu: An aggressive close-combat Kung Fu Style, teaches to absord blows and continue to attack opponent.

San Soo Kung Fu: SanSoo Kung Fu is a non sportive martial art that uses all ways of combat. Punching, kicking, judo type throws, wrestling type takedowns, joint locks to the wrists and arms. Escapes from every time of grab or hold are practiced. There is no free sparring in San Soo. Developed by Chinese Monks and brought to the U.S. by Jimmy Woo. (Thanks to Davtice@aol.com)

Wushu: There are two types of Wushu: Traditional and Modern. Traditional Wushu is a non-nonsense art that was practiced a long time ago. Modern Wushu is extremely fast, and a mostly performing art. There are many styles of Wushu, the close-combat, arm-flailing styles of the South, and the graceful, Shaolin styles of the North.

Other Arts:

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: A “soft” art. Developed in Brazil, this Jiu-Jitsu style uses the least amount of exertion possible to make oppoenent submit. No srtiking, mostly ground work. Considered to be one of the more practical MAs, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is lacking only in its striking.

Krav Maga: Israeli Art of Self-Defense. combines, aikido, boxing, jujutsu, judo as well as some lesser-known styles. A very practical system that began in the 1950s. Weapons that are trained in Krav Maga include sticks, knives, guns, and bayonet rifles.

Capoiera: An Afro-Brazilian art that was disguised as a dance and taught to African slaves in Brazil. THe slaves revolted against their masters by wearing bladed shoes and kicking them. Now, it has a more peaceful note. During training, schools will have two students spar while the rest play instruments and keep a beat. (Called Roda, they never actually hit each other, like a dance)

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu: A style of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu developed by the Gracie family.

Filipino Martial Arts: Known as Arnis, Kali, or Escrima. Known for its use of weapons, but also has a complete empty-hand system.

Kali: Kali originated in India and taught knife, staff,and stick fighting mixed with punches, a few kicks, and grappling. Later it was transplanted to the Phillipines, where it became Arnis

Arnis: Arnis improved upon Kali by adding low kicks (all below the waist) and adding significantly more stick fighting. Arnis was taught by the numerous indigenous tribes of the Phillipines up until the time that Spaniards began to colonize the area. Arnis then developed into Eskrima.

Escrima: Eskrima is still mainly focused with stick, sword, and knife fighting techniques that proved effective against the Spanish. It is also a very complete system of empty hand fighting that relies mainly on elbow and wrist locks, with extensive punching training.(Kali, Arnis, and Escrima thanks to kevin@tnpro.com)

Muay Thai: Also know as Thaiboxing, this art, developed in Thailand, is famous for its shin kicks. It is currently Thailand’s most popular speectator sport. Thai Boxers in general, are extremely tough and can take numerous Knockout Blows (To most people anyway) and stay on their feet.

Kapu Kuialua: A Hawaiian Art Specializing in joint locks and bone-breaking. I don't know much about this one, if anyone out there could send me soome info, I would be eternally grateful.

Pentak Silat: An Indonesian Art specializing in takedowns, joint locks, and exploiting the weak points of the body. Extremely brutal.

Sambo: Russian Acronym for “Self Defense Without Weapons.” Famous for its lower-body submissions, has many Judo elements. Another art that focuses mostly on grappling, but srtikes as well. A well-rounded art.

Savate: French Kickboxing. Precise, graceful kicks are employed to incapacitate the opponent as quickly as possible.

Western/American Arts

Boxing: Sport in which two competitors use rapid strike combinations to knock out an opponent.

Kickboxing: sport similar to boxing, except kicks are allowed.

Wrestling: Two competitors in a circular ring try to pin the other on his back. TONS of rules.

Extension Fighting: A combination of strikes from Karate, and take downs and ground fighting.

Weapon Arts:

Fencing: Sword art where two opponents try to stab each other. Padded outfits and safety swords employed for safety.

Kendo: Japanese fencing. In training, students wear a Bogu, a large padded outfit, and use bamboo sticks instead of swords.

Hybrid Styles:

Ruas Vale Tudo: A combination of Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Boxing. Created by Marco Ruas.

Luta Livre: Capoiera or Muay Thai combined with Judo or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. A well-balanced art.

Pancrase: “Brand Name” art. Combines Kickboxing and Submission Grappling.

Pitfighting: A brawling art. Has no original techniques, solely borrows from other styles.

Trapfighting: Lures opponent into taking a certain action. The trapfighter then capitalizes on the vulnerability of opponent.

SAFTA: The art of the U.S. Navy SEAL John Hess. Teaches lethal hand-to-hand techniques.

Jeet Kune Do: An art created by the great Bruce Lee. Usually combines Kung Fu, Filipino Martial Arts, and Jiu-Jitsu. Not as much an art as a concept. Teaches not to always obey your style, DO WHAT WORKS! Jeet Kune Do is a totally different art depending on the practioner. One teacher may teach what appears as a totally different system from another teacher.

pankration: A sport practiced by the ancient Greeks. It had two rules: No eye-gouging and no biting. Later, the Romans adapted a similar sport with bladed gloves. Competitors slashed and mutilated each other, usually with fatal results for the loser (and sometimes the winner as well) Go Home! My UFC Page!

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