martial arts
61Russian martial arts — (RMA) describe various traditional and contemporary martial arts with Russian roots.HistoryHistorically, Russia s size has made it difficult for official military forces to defend distant areas against relatively small conflicts. It is because of …
62Burmese martial arts — have a long history, which includes regional influences.OriginsBurma (also known as Myanmar) borders India, China and Thailand. As a result, it possesses a rich martial arts heritage. As with the fabled Shaolin Temple of China, Buddhist monks… …
63Extreme martial arts — Extreme Martial Arts, often referred to as XMA, is not a martial art in itself, it is a combination of made up martial arts kata or forms, acrobatics, and gymnastics, [cite book|title= The Complete Guide to American Karate Tae Kwon Do… …
64World Chinese Martial Arts Federation — The World Chinese Martial Arts Federation was founded in 1967 by Dr. Huang Sian Teh. The headquarters and offices of the association are located in Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China. The association was founded under the name World Martial Arts… …
65Indochinese martial arts — The traditional martial arts of the Indochinese peninsula are related among one another, and as a group to Chinese martial arts. The most salient common feature is Indochinese kickboxing. Khmer Pradal Serey – Possible predecessor of Muay Thai… …
66List of Chinese martial arts — Chinese martial artsThe hundreds of different styles and schools of Chinese martial arts (中國武術) are collectively called Kung Fu (功夫), Wushu (武術), Kuoshu (國術), or Ch uan Fa (拳法), depending on the persons or groups doing so. The following list is… …
67Breaking (martial arts) — Breaking is a martial arts skill that is used in competition, demonstration and testing. Breaking is an action where a martial artist uses a striking surface to break one or more objects using the skills honed in his or her art form. The striking …
68Western martial arts — (WMA) refers to formalised fighting techniques and skills of European origin, as distinct from those originating in Asia. According to [http://www.chicagoswordplayguild.com/c/theGuild/profile.asp?mi=2 Greg Mele] , as noted in the discussion page… …
69Dravidian martial arts — have been practiced by Dravidian peoples in South India and northeastern Sri Lanka since the Sangam period.HistoryThe origins of Dravidian martial arts date back to the 2nd possible 3rd century BC, when various martial arts were described in… …
70Dave Lowry (martial arts) — Dave Lowry is an American writer best known for his articles, manuals and novels based on Japanese martial arts. A student of Japanese martial arts since 1968, when he began studying Yagyū Shinkage ryū kenjutsu under Ryokichi Kotaro of the Nara… …
