Martial arts

About

• Martial Art Styles Articles, Who is who, FAQ on each style
• Overview of the Martial Arts
• Virtual Library: Martial Arts The first stop for all links to the martial arts
• Martial Arts Media * Martial Arts portal features web search, directory, images, videos, news, discussion groups and much more.
• Martial Arts Tutor Free video tutorials and articles for 18 different martial arts.
• Ask Sensei A Martial Arts site using a question and answer format, intelligent, healthy and artistic approach. English and Spanish
• Black Belt International This unique website gives the opportunity to network world wide and develop student exchanges and much more Have a virtual tour of your club online FREE, not just a listing, a professional website networking worldwide to develop martial arts.
• Martial Arts Definitions With Full descriptions on all styles and forms with their history, and Weapons
• Karate Depot Provides information covering, history, technique, organisations and equipment for the major martial arts
• Black Belt Magazine For those who are new to the martial arts and may not know where to start, to provide a solid foundation from which to research a specific art, find a school and a suitable instructor suitable to your needs, and have the information you need to get started in the martial arts.
• Ultimate Martial Arts Server, covering styles, legends events, Dojo finder, search engines....
• Chinese Martial Arts Introduction to Internal Chinese Martial Arts
• Martial Arts Cafe International martial arts resource, includes, club directory, martial arts events diary, articles and forums.
• The Arts Of Fight Your Martial Arts Guide, Taekwondo, Judo, Jeet Kune Do, Capoeira, Kung Fu, Silat, Brazilian Jiu Jutsu, Ninjutsu and all other martial arts including video, article and tv.

History

• Brief History of Martial Arts Or History2
• The Roots of Martial Arts
• Martial Arts History and Styles A resource collection from various sources.

Equipment

• Martial arts equipment reviews and price comparisons on Ciao.com

Organisational bodies

• British Martial Arts Association Articles, information and a members only section
• IFMAOM The Governing Body and International Headquarters of the International Federation of Martial Arts and Oriental Medicine; to provide support and Promote the development of Martial Arts & Oriental Healing Arts and Medicine in the World through mutual cooperation, friendship, education, international seminars and training camps.
• Martial Arts Org - Iran Features player profiles.
• International Jendo Federation

News

• Martial Art news Tracking the latest articles and news about martial arts across the web, especially tutorials, history and lineage articles, and other topics. It allows you to submit an article that will be reviewed by all and will be promoted, based on popularity, to the main page.
• Fight Link Mixed Martial Arts Magazine; information, articles, headlines, events, fighters..
• Black Belt magazine For self defence; news, articles, dictionary, resources and pronunciation.
• Submit to MMA Mixed martial arts - information on fighters (past and present), events, and interviews

Servers-Blogs-Forums

• Inner power "The Mysterious Fighting Arts of Inner Power" - a blog.

Mixed Martial Arts

MMA takes in wide variety of fighting techniques, including striking and grappling, popular from the mid 1990's, though MMA tournaments and matches go back to the 1920's in Brazil; more from Wikipedia

• MMA Station A well resourced Mixed Martial Arts directory on the web with a large database of fighters, organizations, schools, fight gear, news sites and forums - everything MMA

San Shou

A brother sport of Draka, San Da, and Shoot Boxing. Originally developed by the Chinese military based upon intense study of various traditional methods and combined with modern advanced in sports medicine and training methodology. It is also a compete martial art that teaches striking, kicking, leg kicks, kick catches, sweeps, takedowns and throws; What is San Shou

• Sanshou.com The Official San Shou Resource on the Web; articles, community, fighters, coaches, events and a good set of links to other San Shou resources
• History of San Shou "During the Cultural Revolution in China from 1966 -1976. martial arts sparring competitions were outlawed. During this time ones fighting skills were demonstrated during street fights and underground tournaments. It was not until the late 1970's to early 1980's that tournament fighting appeared in the People's Republic of China"
• SanShou.org A good introduction to the sport; history, competition tips, comparison with Muay Thai and Boxing, events

Bunjinkan and Ninjutsu

The Bujinkan (Divine Warrior House) is based on fighting tactics assimilated from nine ryu-ha (traditions; school) that were born on the battlefields of feudal Japan as far back as the 7th century. The soke (grandmaster; spiritual family head), Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi, oversees the training of thousands of students worldwide from his honbu (headquarters) dojo in Noda City, Japan. Bujinkan derives its fighting style from the waza (techniques) and kata (stylized forms) of the nine ryu-ha. Only three are Ninjutsu in origin with the remaining six being of mainstream bujutsu (martial techniques) origin More....

• Winjutsu Information source for Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu, Ninpo, Ninjutsu and other Traditional Japanese Martial Arts
• American Bujinkan Dojo The One Stop Shop for Authentic Ninjutsu Information ( but not online!)
• Art of Ninjutsu Basic information; essays and stoies; Ninjutsu technique
• Bujinkan discussion forum
• Bunjinkan Online Village Kutaki no Mura Forum
• Bunjinkan Kabutoshimen Oldest Bunjinkan site on the web, still active;helpful FAQ's and extensive updated links; ezines with articles etc
• Bunjinkan.org With the concept of providing a centralized location, or launch pad, where you can come and find links to ALL the Bujinkan Dojos and Shibu all over the world, with no information on martial arts techniques.
• Essence of Ninjutsu The heart of the martial arts is self-protection. However, the essence of self-protection lies in ninjutsu because ninjutsu also protects one's spirit. Therefore, without the proper spirit in martial training, one can be led to ruin. Read on ....By Toshitsugu Takamatsu
• Bujinkan From from Bujinkan Hachimon Dojo, promoting the art of Bujinkan Budo (Ninpo) Taijutsu in Malaysia; useful background information on Ninjutsu.
• Guidelines For participation in the Bunjinkan
• Dexter Bujinkan Dojo Offers instruction in traditional Japanese Martial Arts as taught by Masaaki Hatsumi, 34th Grandmaster Togakure Ryu Ninjutsu in the Ann Arbor, Michigan area. The 9 traditions
• Ninjutsu.org.uk Traditional and Modern Ninjutsu - classes in Portsmouth and Brighton, UK

Jendo

Jendo started in the Philippines in 1973. It was founded by Grandmaster Jonathan "June" Makiling Abaya of Mandaluyong City, Philippines. The term Jendo means "The Economical New Way". Literally, the first letter of the word Jendo canme from the founder's name Jonathan or June, the second letter e - means economical, the third is n - means new and the last two letter means Do which means way. For more information see Philippine Jendo Association

• Philippine Jendo Association A Filipino martial arts founded in Mandaluyong City, Philippines by Grandmaster Jonathan "June" Makiling Abaya in 1973 base on his concepts and principles called " TRI-FORCE ". History
• USA Jendo Filipino Martial Arts The official governing body of Jendo Filipino Martial Arts in the United States of America founded by Punong Guro Robert Stallard. It has some useful background on Jendo.
• Jendo Martial Arts Resource What is Jendo?; history and development, concepts and principles

Capoeira

Capoeira was created by African slaves, in Brazil, approximately 400 yrs. ago as a martial art. Capoeira possesses a very unique style that brings together beauty and power, developing mental balance, physical conditioning, self-defense, music and a profound sense of art, all at once. Capoeira can be done by anyone of any age or size. More than a martial art, Capoeira is also a social event filled with tradition and history. More....

• A view of Capoeira As a martial art
• Capoeirista A useful resource with history overview, glossary, school list, calendar of events for the community, rated links, Forums on the net
• Capoeiraof San Jose What is capaeira?, History, Movements etc, links to sites around the World
• Capoeira.com "the largest Capoeira community on the internet" with resources covering a wide variety of Capoeira-oriented topics; online community of people, forums,chat etc, magazine
• The Capoeira List A portal with extensive links to the art

Aikido

Aikido is a practical, healthy, non-violent, non-aggressive Japanese martial art developed early in the 1900's by its founder, Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969)., now known as O-Sensei (venerable teacher). In Japanese, Aikido means: "The way of coordinating the mind, body, and spirit of the practitioner." Aikido looks almost impossible when watching a skilled performer (man or woman) defeat several attackers at a time. While it looks difficult, after training it really is not. Anyone who spends the time and effort to learn this incredible martial art can walk through life with confidence. Aikido training involves physical, mental, spiritual and ethical disciplines. It includes empty hand techniques and defenses against multiple attackers, knife, gun, and club. More....from the American Institute of Martial ArtsSee also Aikidofaq

• Aikido FAQ A great way to learn about the martial art.
• Aikido Philosphy From .com
• Aikido Portugal APADA Portuguese Aikido organization, since 1975.
• Aikiweb The source of Aikido information with a strong links portal
• International Aikido Association Information about aikido, our organization, the member federations from nations around the world, issues and projects on our agenda, aikido events past and coming, and more
• Shodokan Aikido Founded by Kenji Tomiki Shihan. History, competition, pics, clips...Aikaido FAQ
• Tendoryu-Aikido Tendoryu Aikido in Berlin, Kawaraban - translations from Master Shimizu, gallery, media page and information on training.
• Aikido videos on U-tube By Duncan Francis
• Aikido - a beginners guide by Duncan Francis
• The Ellis Schools of Traditional Aikido "It is our aim to keep Traditional Aikido alive in the UK".
• The American Institute of Martial Arts In New Haven, Connecticut - Aikido school teaching world class martial arts for health, fitness and self defence. Chief Instructor Bob Liedke is an Internationally known martial arts writer and star of Panther Production video series, "Safe Escape Aikido." What is Aikaido?, Samurai History, Internal Energy
• Aikido Association of America History, benefits of Aikido, activities, services, seminars.
• Aikido New Zealand Community Instructor profiles, events calendar, articles, blogs, forum. Resource links
• Akaido in Aukland The Japanese martial art of self defence. Aikido video clips, techniques and more
• Aikido Australia State locations and contacts; news
• Aikido Melbourne Aikido-Joga -a seamless integration od Aikido and Joga; The principles

Ki Aikido

Ki- aikido differs from some other forms of aikido (and many forms of martial arts) on the emphasis on Ki (energy/attitude) and harmony. Literally, Aikido can be interpreted to mean "The path of harmonious energy." This is the keystone of Ki Aikido philosophy more...

• ki-aikido centre
• Chicago Ki Society Annex The Japanese MA of Aikido and the concept of Ki or Chi.
• Chicago Ki Society The Ki-Aikido (a Japanese martial art) dojo in the metro Chicago area
• Ki-Society USA With extensive directory of State Dojos, events calendar, competition results.
• ki-aikido Germany
• Irish.ki-aikido Association
• USA Ki-Aikodo Soc
• Unofficial USA Ki-Society

Taekwondo

• What is Traditional Taekwon Do?
• Taekwondo General information about the various styles of taekwondo that exist today and focuses on the two biggest: ITF (International Taekwondo Federation) and WTF (World Taekwondo Federation). Includes techniques, ethical backgrounds, Korean terms, including sound-files, photo-gallery.
• International Taekwondo Federation Official site; overview of art; patterns, events, chat rooms etc
• Iran Taekowondo Association Official site features information about players, history, news, eventsand related links.
• Iran Taekwondo Union Provides a brief history of Taekwondo in Iran, biographies of players and news.
• ITF Taelwondo Links Comprehensive list of sites from Scott Downey
• Taekwondo Homepage in Korea - overview, history, philosophy, rules, techniques, events
• Killester Taekwondo Club Dublin martial arts website providing a point of contact for adults and children interested in taking up the art of Taekwondo. Provides information of self defence course for education, community and business sector.
• Edmonton Family Taekwondo Centre contains a host of information in its library, and student section of forms, and personal development in martial arts, also a great source for coaches and parents. Articles

Chinese Boxing

• Chinese Boxing In Northern Ireland;
• Chinese Boxing International "to teach, research and preserve the Chinese Boxing Energy related arts. These arts are useful vehicles in the pursuit of truth related to realistic martial art"
• International Chinese Boxing Association Newsletters, events, hall of fame..

Overview

• Chinese Martial Arts A comprehensive look at the subject

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• Korean Martial Arts FAQ

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• Filipino Martial Arts Magazine Articles, information, events, news, seminars, techniques, etc.. pertinent to the Filipino martial arts.
• History of Filipino and Indonesian Styles From the Magda Institute California

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• UK Martial Artist A useful resource for active martial artists in the UK including a Club Database, where prospective students can search for a club by region, a diary of events, forum, articles and news Contact us to promote your club, association or business on this website. We are keen to provide a thorough database of martial arts classes held throughout the UK

Competitions

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• Sityodtong LA Information about Sityodtong LA (USA) Muay Thai Kickboxing

Variations

• Blackhawk Kickboxing US-based club, giving instruction in time proven full-contact kickboxing techniques. Events calendar and tournament details.

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