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Martial arts are fighting styles from around the world. Each style trains people to fight or defend themselves. Some martial arts use strikes with fists, elbows, knees, and shins like Muay Thai. Tai Chi helps find inner peace by using slow movements. Other styles stress fast moves and powerful kicks such as Taekwondo.
There are many distinct styles and schools of martial arts. Sometimes, schools or styles are introduced by individual teachers or masters, or as a brand name by a specific gym. Martial arts can be grouped by type or focus, or alternatively by regional origin.
Although there's a significant amount of overlap between them, each approach to fighting is unique. Familiarize yourself with popular martial arts styles with this review that breaks down striking, grappling, throwing, weapons-based styles, and more.
This list of 180+ martial arts styles provides you with details about their techniques, kata & forms, history, etc. It ranges from well-known styles (such as Karate, Taekwondo, Krav Maga, BJJ and MMA) to more unique martial arts styles (such as “Drunken Fist” Kung Fu, Sherlock Holmes’ Bartitsu and Zulu Stick Fighting).
The most popular types of martial arts worldwide are Boxing, Karate, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Muay Thai, MMA and Taekwondo. Each of these martial arts offers unique techniques, philosophies, and training methods. Karate focuses on striking techniques such as punches, kicks, and knee strikes.
Every Martial Art gets explained in 12 Minutes. We explore different fighting styles and the major martial arts, so that you find one for yourself to master...
No matter where you are or what your focus is, there’s a martial art for you. Whether you want to learn self-defense, improve yourself, or are just curious, here’s a complete list of 200+ martial arts styles. Table of Contents.
South American martial art styles like Brazilian jiu-jitsu have become huge pillars of Mixed Martial Arts, or MMA, as well. Even lesser-known fighting techniques such as savate, French kickboxing, and Krav Maga, are now finding their footwork in the world.
Key fighting styles of Wing Chun include rapid-fire straight punches, targeted attacks on an opponent’s vulnerable areas, and low kicks to disrupt the balance. Training methods focus on reflexes and the ability to read and respond to an opponent’s movements.
Immerse yourself in the diverse world of martial arts with our guide to the top 10 styles and their origins. Explore the rich histories and unique techniques...