Martial Arts

What is it?

Martial Arts are various systems of training for combat that are systemized. These systems can be described as Styles.
These styles are used for physically defeating physical opponents and defending oneself against the threats of them.

History of Martial Arts

Ancient civilizations have been using forms of combat for eons. Most people think about Asia when they hear the
term "martial arts."
There have been depicted cave paintings of battles in Spain that has been dated as far background
as 10,000 and 6,000 BCE.

Chinese Martial Arts has a legend that dates back to the Xia Dynasty. It is said that the Yellow Emporer Huangdi had introduced the fighting styles in China. Buddhism in the 5th Century AD helped gain origin of Shoalinquan.

Europe's Martial Arts dates back to Ancient Greece. In the traditional olympic games Boxing, Wrestling and pankration were represented.