Martial Arts Encyclopedia
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Place of Origin: Japan
Description:
Created by Master Morihei Uye-shiba. Aikido is a combination of Jujutsu, Aikijutsu, as well as Spear techniques and Sword. The meaning of Aikido can be broken down to Ai (Harmony) Ki (Spirit Energy) and Do (Way of). Aikido focuses on redirecting an attack and keeping your attacker off balance.
Place of Origin: Peru
Place of Origin: Ireland
Place of Origin: Brazil
Place of Origin: China
Description:
Internal Martial Art similar to Tai Chi. Translated; Bagua means "Eight Trigrams" such as the symbols that are described in the "Book of Changes".
Place of Origin: Inod China
Description:
Translated from Sanskrit, Butthan means "Defense with Distinction". The philosophy of Butthan is get to the root of and resolve any problem in the shortest amount of time. With culmination of many different styles, makes Butthan different from other regular forms of Martial Arts.
Place of Origin: France
Place of Origin: England
Place of Origin: China
Place of Origin: Ukraine
Place of Origin: Japan
Place of Origin: Scotland
Place of Origin: China
Place of Origin: Filipino
Place of Origin: China
Place of Origin: Scandinavia
Place of Origin: Korea
Place of Origin: Japan
Place of Origin: Vietnam
Description:
Based on internal styles such as Tai Chi with addition of Crane fighting techniques.
Place of Origin: Korea
Place of Origin: Korea
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Place of Origin: Japan
History/Origin:
Iaido began as an off shoot of Kenjutsu. The ideology behind Iaido was to defend against a surprise attack and kill an attacker with a single swipe of the sword and from multi positions. Iaido is all about the initial draw and cut of the sword from the seating position, half seated position, kneeling position, and standing. Because of the philosophy of one cut one kill; Iaido techniques or forms are short. Each form consists of Nukitsuke (drawing of the sword), Kirioroshi (cutting) and Noto (returning the blade to the scabbard).
Description:
A sword art that focuses on the drawing of the sword from a seated position, half seated or kneeling position and a standing position.
Place of Origin: India
Place of Origin: Japan
Description:
A system of blocks, punches /strikes, and kicks. Developed in the Ryukyu Islands in what is now known as Okinawa with origin ties to the Shaolin Temple.
Place of Origin: Filipino
Place of Origin: Thailand
Place of Origin: Korea
Place of Origin: Korea
Description:
Kumdo (Gumdo) means "Way of the Sword" and is based on Japanese Kendo.
Place of Origin: China/ Philippines
Description:
A martial art based on the combination of Wing Chun Kung Fu and Kali.
Place of Origin: Japan
Description:
Japanese Archery. Kyudo means "Way of The Bow" and was originally called Kyujutsu or Bow Technique.
Place of Origin: Japan
Description:
A martial art that turns the focus to pressure points and vital areas once there is a strong foundation in the basics.
Place of Origin: Africa
Description:
African wrestling style similar to Japanese Sumo, Mongolian wrestling among others.
Place of Origin: Bangladesh
Description:
A traditional stick fighting art. Single or double bamboo sticks are used; sometimes bound with iron rings.
Place of Origin: New Zealand
Description:
"To Bear A Weapon". This martial art is on traditional Maori Weapons.
Place of Origin: Vietnam
Description:
Meaning "One Vietnam"; A very young style, developed in Hanoi in the 1980s. Based on the python with internal and external practices. Grabbing, squeezing, striking and kicking all with deceptive movements to trick the attacker.
Place of Origin: Japan
Description:
Tuitejitsu is a grappling art that is within Karate. In katas there is the punches and kicks with some throws. Tuitejitsu shows the grappling, joint manipulation and breaks that are within the movements of the kata.
Place of Origin: Japan
Description:
First Taught in 1931, Yoseikan Budo is an Aikido style that incorporates many other Japanese styles such as; Karate, Judo, Aikijujutsu, traditional Jujutsu, Kenjutsu, Tenshin Shoden, Kendo, and several more.
Place of Origin: Africa
Description:
Restricted to only males with training starting at an early age. Zulu stick fighting has transitioned from a self defense to a sport.