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The term "Martial Art" is a general heading that includes a vast number of different systems and methods of unarmed combat around the world. There are no published records that collectively represent every student in any one system, let alone in all Martial Art systems worldwide.
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JordanI did a lengthy study in this in order to attain a Small Business loan. My estimate was that Martial Arts actually makes up 23% of all Sports Industries. It has an influence of 12% in all American based entertainment, and I could tell from a lengthy poll that statically speaking a good 38% claim to be Martial Artist and almost 66%said they had taken a Martial arts class once in their life. these are staggering numbers and it is on the rise. Since 1992 and 2012 there was a 14% rise in the Sports Industries and a 10% rise in the Entertainment industry. I had no poll on actual percentage, but estimates from talks I have had with other major leaders in Martial Arts is it has risen about 30% in that 20 year gap for those professing to be Martial Artist.
Many phenomenon from MMA to shows like Human Weapon, Fight Science, and the increase in Survivalist training and anti-victimization groups can take a large chunk of the merit for such increase and we can never discount influences such as Bruce lee, Jet Li, Jacky Chan, Chuck Norris, Steven Seagal, Randy Couture, Gracies Family, and the rest.
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What are some reasons that people practice martial arts?
There are many reasons that people practice martial arts, the reason vary from person to person. Suffice to say that a certain physical and mental well being, tends to be an outcome of the discipline required from most martial arts. It can be assumed that people who practice Martial Arts, to some degree or another, seek to better themselves physically or mentally.
Who started the practice of martial arts?
{| |- | The first person who won a fight. They passed down the technique to others. As more people fought, they learned more about what worked and what didn't. Eventually they became the martial arts we practice today. |}
What are the ethics of martial arts?
I varies based upon the art itself but for the most part martial arts do not support provocation or thoughtless brutality but self deffense and peacefull practice
Are there any books on the History and Philosophy of Martial Arts of the World?
I have noticed that there is quite a selection of martial arts books at Borders found in the sports section. Many different martial arts are coverered as are the various aspects of each, including philosophy. There are also books that are a collection of information on the various martial arts in the world.
Did greek people like martial arts?
They were very fond of martial arts. Wrestling was greatly appreciated and included in the Olympics.
