The history of martial arts is a long and colorful one. The arts have just recently taken on widespread popularity in the US. However in no way did they originate in the US. In fact martial arts existed centuries before the US was founded. The continent of Asia is the homeland of basically every major form of martial arts originated their. Asia is a vast and diverse continent within itself. many different Asian countries gave birth to various diverse styles.
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Japan: The birthplace of the many famous arts which fall under the generic term karate. You'll see information on self defense styles involving empty handed fighting, throwing, and weapon based combat. |
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Korea: Korean fighting style is special because it takes powerful elements from both China and Japan. Click on the Korean flag to read about various classical styles, including Tae Kwon Do. |
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China: The father of Asian martial arts, China was a major influence of Japan and Korea. Click here to learn about where it all started. You can read about the ancient Shao-Lin arts depicted in the "Kung-Fu" movies and television series. |
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The Philippines: The martial arts of this often war torn territory, reflect its violent and war torn past. Click here to learn about these ancient deadly arts. Often looked over in modern America the Philippines are in fact a vital piece of martial arts history |
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Bruce Lee pictures and Info******* |