Hapmudo
Hapmudo is a system of self-defense based on fundamental offensive and defensive techniques.
These techniques can be classified as follows:
Empty hands against empty hands.
Empty hands...
The British Aikido Tree
The British Aikido Tree is a graphic illustration of all the early teachers from the arrival of Kenshiro Abbe Sensei to Britain in 1955....
Birth Of A New Martial Art
MUMBAI: The city of Mumbai knew Javed Khan as a leading exponent of taekwondo. Today he is known as the originator of a new...
The Djurus of Pentjak Silat
Silat is a term generally used to define the indigenous arts of Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Southern Philippines, countries comprising a cast archipelago of...
The Origin of Sikaran Part 2
Sikaran evolved throughout the Sitio Baras. Baras Rizal is an idyllic town situated between the towns of Morong and Tanay. In the old days...
Vovinam-Viet Vo Dao
The Martial Arts Discipline of Vovinam-Viet Vo Dao was founded by Master Nguyen Loc in 1938. It uses a combination of the traditional martial...
10 Effective Martial Arts You Should Think About Studying
Since the beginning of time human beings have been developing survival skills and tools to defend themselves. These skills and tools range from sticks...
Sil Lum Kung-Fu or Shaolin Kung-Fu
Sil Lum Kung-Fu (or Shaolin Kung-Fu in the Mandarin dialect) is the most well known of the Chinese martial arts. Born in China's Hebei...
KAPAP: The Original Israeli Martial Art
Four years ago the martial arts community outside of Israel’s borders knew of only one Israeli martial art system, and that was Krav Maga...
About Reality Based Systems of Martial Arts
The term "martial arts" literally means "war arts," and reality based systems have returned to that original concept emphasizing techniques and training methods that...
Wado-Ryu Karate
The Wado-Ryu (Way of Peace) school of karate, was founded in 1931 by the late Grand Master Hironori Otsuka (1892-1982).
Otsuka Sensei was already an...
Vladimir Vasiliev and Systema – The Source of Strength and Peace
By Rob Poyton, the head instructor of Cutting Edge Systema Academy in UK and the editor of Systema International publication.
Systema International (SI): First of...
Jing Quan Dao – Combat Tactics of Chinese Police
Quick throws, attacks and counterattacks, Chin Na (joint locks), kicking, fist and palm strikes and more . . . Jing Quan Dao "Combat Tactics...
About Karate Styles
When people hear the term “martial art” they generally think of Karate. One of the most popular martial arts, Karate had its roots in...
Wing Chun Kung Fu
Wing Chun literally means, "beautiful springtime," or "radiant springtime." It is sometimes called "Wing Shun" or "Wing Tsun." This style of Wushu was the...
Shaolin Ch’uan Fa
Shaolin Ch'uan Fa * means "The way of the Shaolin fist", and stands for an ancient Chinese defense method.
Shaolin Ch'uan Fa originated in India...
