What are some of the different martial arts?

Answer 1

Japanese Martial Arts include: Karate, Jiu Jitsu (not to be confused with Brazillian Jiu Jitsu), Kendo(which is the same as ninjitsu), Judo, Ninjitsu and Aikido.

* Karate is unarmed fighting utilizing punches, kicks and throws to overcome an opponent. * Jiu Jitsu incorporates the kicks and punches of karate (to a lesser degree) the throws, chokes, arm-locks and joint-locks of Judo. * Kendo is the art of sword fighting. It is a competitive sport practiced with bamboo swords utilizing sword techniques of Samurai Warriors. This is the same as ninjitsu * Judo, does not involve the violence of punching or kicking, which often result in serious injury. Judo uses throws, chokes and joint locks to overtake an opponent, with much of the fighting taking place on the ground. It is more similar to Wrestling in this regard. * Ninjitsu is the art of the Ninja. In ancient Japan Ninjas were Samurai warriors who were trained to be experts in clandestine activities that included quick and silent ways of killing, weapons, how to create and use poisons, and much more. * Aikido is the art of throwing and overtaking opponents through the use of ki or the spiritual energy that runs through everything. * Kong-Fu is the art of monkey balancing

Answer 2

The list is huge and there are many variations on all the basic ones:

Striking:

• Boxing
• Kickboxing
• Karate,
• Systema
• Ninjitsu
• Taekwondo
• Kung Fu
• Savate

* Hopkido

Grappling:

• ju jistsu
• judo
• aikido
• wrestling

Hybrid:

• Kenpo
• Krav maga
• MMA

Weapons

• Iaido
• Kobuto
• Fencing
• Kendo
• Copiera
• Firearms
• Knife

Answer 3

There are several dozen main types of martial arts. And each of them have many sub-styles.

Answer 4

Click the related link for a detailed country-wise list of Martial arts.

Answer 5

Some of the most famous martial arts include Judo, Krav Maga, Karate, Taekwondo, Wing Chun, kung fu, Tai Chi, Ninjitsu, Jujutsu, Sambo and Muay Thai.

Answer 6

There are many different types of martial arts. Some different types of martial arts are Karate, Bok Fu, Kickboxing, Judo, Kendo, Quarterstaff, Kumdo and Hapkido.