Is boxing classed as a martial art?

Answer 1

Although boxing forms a part of Martial Arts; it's more restrictive in its rules. In boxing each combatant must wear regulation 16 oz gloves. They cannot use their feet to strike an opponent. Rounds are three minutes and based on the Marquis of Queensberry Rules.

Martial Arts fighting encompasses boxing (gloves are much thinner), Wrestling, judo, Taekwondo, karate, and other various forms of self defence. Strikes are delivered by use of the hands, elbows, knees, and feet.

Answer 2

{| |- | Yes, the sweet science is a martial art. The use of weapons, such as swords and guns are also martial skills, and can be taught as a martial art. It didn't have to originate in Asia to fit the category. |}