Mixed martial arts

#3: Karate Karate has originally appeared in Japan and nowadays it is being practiced primarily for sports and recreational purposes... This martial art consists of such fighting elements as the typical kicking, punching, elbows and also incorporates open hand techniques. The main focus is on deflecting an attack, which makes it a primarily self-defense art, as opposed to MMA. #4: Aikido This yet another Japanese fighting technique literally translates as "the harmonious spirit" and it is…

there weren't many fighters, and even less martial arts teachers, especially since fighting was frowned upon in society. It wasn't until Age 742 when a real fighter was born. He was born from an average fighter and a brilliant scientist, who decided, upon consent from his mom, that he would become a fighter. He was named Melait, and born as the sole elite in his world. He was first trained by his mother when he was three, who knew some martial arts skills, which she learned during her free…

The Korean martial art of Tae Kwon Do is probably the most popular style of Asian martial art in the United States and is recognized as one of the oldest forms of martial arts in the world. This empty-handed combat martial art is used for self-defense and involves the skillful application of techniques that include punching, jumping kicks, blocks, and dodges. Tae Kwon Do isn’t just a way to defend yourself, but a way of life that requires strict discipline. T’ang-su, Taek Kyon (Subak), Tae Kwon,…

addressed by local officials in Okinawa. After this first official recognition in 1905, the martial art has grown into a competitive sport, that has been documented in Japan and around the world through various forms of media. This exponential growth…

circulation, and motor coordination. When checked there were 6 million practitioners in the country. Judo is also a sport that is played in Brazil. Though it is not used as much nowadays, as opposed to other sports it is considered the most practiced martial art in the country. There are more than 2 million people who practice judo, which was originally invented in Japan. Kids and younger people are responsible for a big share in…

Sports and activities incorporate rules in to help control games, prevent injuries and increase safety. Sports policy determines rules of sports and activities, modified rules for children, matching opponents, use of protective equipment to promote safe participation. Golf Golf is a popular sport that can be played causally or competitively. Regular gold offers a range of health benefits. It improves stamina, cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance. While the risk in this particular…

There are many things that make me who I am; regardless if it comes from the past, present or future. I am a simple person with many hopes, dreams, and ambitions.When talking about my favorite things they range from different spectrums. The first thing that is very exciting to me are films. I nearly go to the movie theater every friday to watch a new movie. I like films like Fast and Furious, Divergent, The Hunger Games, and etc. Films are really cool and depicts dreams that we wish were real.…

gave me nightmares. I did not know how to fight and was in fear of being attacked, which would lead to more intense bullying. I expressed my feeling of fright and helplessness to my mother, who then signed me up for karate classes. That is how my martial arts journey began. I started my karate training with the intention of learning how to fight and defend…

me to what I am today. During my time as a martial artist I have had so many experiences, so before going for 1st Dan Black Belt. I would like to share my story. Why I Began Martial Arts During my childhood, my family and I were super obsessed with karate and kung - fu movies. Mostly movies like karate kid were our motivation to start taekwondo. When my sister and I were younger, my sister had shown the biggest interest in becoming a martial artist. She had amazing flexibility and…

When I was younger, I was taught that a man is strong, a man doesn’t take anything from no one. I was taught that fighting was what all the popular people did. If I win more fights I win, the more popular I become. I’ve been in fights that I want to. Now in retrospect, I realize it was smart not to fight back. My brothers always tried to make me stronger and protected me. At a young age, I realized that I hated any type of violence. When I was about six or seven I learned what a pacifist was.…