Karate is the martial art whose name means "empty hand" in Japanese.
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Yes, many martial arts include the use of weapons.Many people have a misconception as to what a martial art is. Most have the idea that martial art means only the weaponless arts that originated in Asia. This is too limited a definition.A martial art is the study of the art of fighting. It includes all skills that are of value in combat. Archery, sword fighting, shooting, running, equestrian, swimming and dozens of others are considered martial arts, as they can be, and many were and some still are, used in combat.
No; most martial arts historians are in agreement, that it is wrestling which holds that honor. No, actually, the first real martial art is believed to be an inian martial art known as Kalarippayattu.
I am not aware of any martial art that is restricted to females only.
The Seikuuken is a martial art movement that appears on the anime show "The Mightiest Disciple", however this movement itself looks really similar with the "360 Defense" movement. The 360 Defense is a technique that comes from the martial art Krav Maga. The Martial art by itself is a deadly Martial Art, and it is from Slovakia. However, the Martial art is more famous in Israel.
Nepali Martial Arts is 'Nepal Combat Art'. Style: Combat Jujitsu / Military Arts Nepal Khukuri Martial Arts (Khukuri, kukuri means nepali knife)