Outline of martial arts

Outline of martial arts

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to martial arts:

Martial arts – 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 practised competitively, most commonly as combat sports, but may also take the form of dance.

Contents

Types of martial arts

History of martial arts

Techniques

Styles

An individual style may also have its own list of techniques, either that are taught or that are allowed in competitions such as Judo techniques or professional wrestling holds.

Martial arts weapons

Training techniques and equipment

Kinds of violent situation

Organizations

Other related topics

Famous Martial Artists

The following list consists of various famous martial artists of all different types and throughout history.

See also

References

External links


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