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What may have started out as basic or simple techniques, these Fighting Arts evolved into complex systems with multiple variations and styles. Nearly all of these Arts have and or share in a lineage, a theory or philosophy and Way.

The Martial Arts traditionally has always been taught directly or “passed down” from teacher to student. It was never necessary to write training manuals. In fact, most teachers kept their knowledge secretly and only taught select individuals.

So, it is difficult to say exactly when or where the Fighting Arts started, or place in a single country or time, because these Arts were developing simultaneously around the world.

This is evident in works of art personifying combat. From stone age Atlatl (spear-throwers) which have been found decorated with designs and carvings, Egyptian paintings dating back 3400 BC, to reliefs and poems from 3000 BC Mesopotamia, and sketches from 2879 BC in Vietnam, showcase that all cultures have created traditions and unique ways to express their own Martial style and Fighting philosophies.

Several disciplines may seem similar because of proximity and location, while some of these systems could have parts of other styles incorporated into them.

Many believe that the earliest systems are likely some combination of ancient Indian and Chinese Martial Arts. However, the case could still be made that a particular style was founded or originated “here” or by “them”.

Thank You - to All the Practitioners of the Fighting Arts who have spread these disciplines across our planet.

Samurai and Ninja

There are many misconceptions regarding what the difference in terms of what Samurai, Ronin and Ninja is. 

March 17 is celebrated in certain parts of the world as “Boxer’s Day” or “National Muay Thai” day to honor the sport and the story of King Burma and Thai Boxer Nai Knanom Tom in 1774.

Loa People's Democratic Republic 

Muay Lao - Lao Boxing, Lao Kickboxing - Striking

Socialist Republic of Vietnam

Vovinam (Việt Võ Đạo)

Founded in 1938

By Grandmaster Nguyễn Lộc

(April 8, 1912 - April 4, 1960)

Includes Striking, Grappling and Weapons

Federal Republic of Germany

Kampfringen -

Grappling and Striking system originating during the Middle Ages

Ringen am Schwert -

Grappling with a Sword used during Armed Combat

Pascha's ringen - Rapid Striking

Kulachniy Boi -

Traditional Bare-knuckle Boxing

Scotland

Scottish Backhold - A style of Folk Wrestling

Highland - Wrestling

Scottish Smallsword - Thrusting Style

Highland Boadsword - Style

The Expert Sword-Man’s Companion

Scottish Smallsword Manuel

by Donald McBane in 1728

Kingdom of Spain

Spanish Knife Fighting Arts

Acero Sevillano - southern sytle of Andalusia

Baratero - Rudimentry southern style

Navajero -

The United States of America

American Kickboxing - The First Event was held on January 17, 1970

 
Wrestling -
Boxing - 

 
Jujitsu America - founder - Willy Cahill

10th Dan - Jujitsu

8th Dan – Judo

Rough and Tumble - First appears during the 17th century American Revolution – is said to be 1 of the few fighting styles native to the United States - which focuses on maximum damage with everything from eye gauging to tongue-biting.

Okichitaw - Tomahawk fighting in conjunction with other indigenous weapons such as the plains dagger, lance and gunstock war club - based on Plains Indian combat techniques.

Knocking and Kicking - Similar to Capoeira

Republic of Peru

Bacom - A fusion of numerous martial art styles often uses hidden weapons and tactics of deception

Takanakuy (Quecha) - Traditional Striking Style