rules depends on countries, perhaps you need teaching certificate, or to create a new style so if is recognized then you get a title and a rank
Martial Arts originated in the orient. Britain has adapted some Martial Arts, but has none of its own origin. Unless you count boxing.
Bruce Lee was a student of the martial arts. He developed is own martial art based on his learning of wing chung and karate.
It is your own decision
Both Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and Muay Thai have their own unique qualities and benefits.
Every culture that has gone to war or been involved in a fight has a martial art. Martial arts refer to any skills used in combat, so use of sword, gun and weapons are martial arts.
No. Many countries and cultures developed their own martial arts long before they knew India existed.
Neither. Martial arts began in separate countries around the world as mankind evolved. Self defense is a natural instinct, and that's where martial arts started. Almost every country has their own form of martial arts that's been around for hundreds, even thousands of years. Over time, as cultures and countries began to interact with trading , traveling, etc, the martial arts was mingled and mixed as people shared their ideas. This continues to this day.
The wonderful 'Thaing' (which is their own Martial Arts) and 'Chinlon' (which is some rattle ball game, not sure how you play that one).
You can't. The kung fu portrayed in Kung Fu Hustle is an homage to styles used in old Martial arts films, which were ultimately influenced by Chinese fiction. No one can really produce Hurricane force winds just by screaming, or catch a bullet with their fingers.
Mainly for self-defense and exercise purposes, as well as a form of competition and endurance conditioning. Also, it might interest you to know that the Chinese are not the only country in the world who have their own style of martial arts. North Americans and Brazillians have their own styles as well.
Most cultures, including European, African and Native American cultures, have their own martial arts and hand-to-hand combat styles, which have developed for use in war or leisure practice/exericise. Fencing, boxing, savate (a French kickboxing style) and wrestling are examples of western martial arts.
No one taught it to China as every culture from around the world has their own martial arts.