Martial arts

Martial Arts

Martial arts (pronunciation: /ˈmɑːrʃəl ɑːrts/) are codified systems and traditions of combat practices, which are practiced for a variety of reasons such as self-defense, military and law enforcement applications, mental and spiritual development, and entertainment.

Etymology

The term martial arts comes from Latin, and means "arts of Mars", the Roman god of war. The term was introduced in the 1550s in reference to the skills of warfare.

Related Terms

• Self-defense: A countermeasure that involves defending the health and well-being of oneself from harm.
• Combat: A purposeful violent conflict meant to weaken, establish dominance over, or kill the opposition, or to drive the opposition away from a location where it is not wanted or needed.
• Military: A heavily-armed, highly-organised force primarily intended for warfare, also known as the armed forces.
• Law enforcement: Any system by which some members of society act in an organized manner to enforce the law by discovering, deterring, rehabilitating, or punishing people who violate the rules and norms governing that society.
• Spiritual development: The development of the personality towards a religious or spiritual desired better personality.
• Entertainment: A form of activity that holds the attention and interest of an audience, or gives pleasure and delight.

Types of Martial Arts

• Karate: A martial art developed in the Ryukyu Kingdom, it developed from the indigenous Ryukyuan martial arts under the influence of Kung Fu.
• Judo: A modern martial art, which has since evolved into a combat and Olympic sport.
• Taekwondo: A Korean martial art, characterized by its emphasis on head-height kicks, jumping and spinning kicks, and fast kicking techniques.
• Kung Fu: A Chinese martial art and a form of exercise with a history of over 300 years. It can strengthen the body and improve health.

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Martial arts
• Wikipedia's article - Martial arts

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