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MARTIAL ARTS

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Martial Arts  Various forms of self defense usually weapons based on techniques developed in ancient China, India and Nepal.  They have come into wide use for self protection, competitive sport and for exercise.  It is believed to have originated in India because of existence of a fighting art called Vajramushti.  It is designed not to kill people but to help to defend yourself even if it means killing your attacker. Your site here

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Kinds of Martial Arts Aikido  Developed by Morihei Ueshiba bet. 1920’s and 1960’s  Emphasizes spiritual and philosophical development of the students.

Jeet Kune Do  “the way of the intercepting fist”  Martial arts combat system developed by Bruce Lee

Three Japanese Character forms of Aikido:  Ai – matching or fitting  Ki – spirit  Do - way

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Aikido

Jeet Kune Do

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Jujutsu

Judo

 The “gentle / yielding / complaint art”.  Utilizes a large variety of techniques in defense against opponent.

 The “gentle way”.  Originated in Japan.  Founded by Dr. Jigoro Kano in 1882.  Practitioners are called Judoka  Became the Model for the modern Japanese martial art, “Gendai Bodu”.

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Jujutsu

Judo

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Karate

Kendo

 Means “empty hand”.  Known for its hard strikes.  Aims in the perfection of the participants, “Gichin Funakoshi”.

 The “way of the sword”.  The sport of Japanese Fencing  Developed from the Japanese swordsmanship technique called Kenjutsu

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Karate

Kendo

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Kobudo

Kung-Fu

 The “old martial way of Okinawa”.  Refers to the classical weapon tradition of Okinawa.

 Originated in China.  Has many styles mimicing animal forms and the infamous “drunken fist” technique.

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Kobudo

Kung-Fu

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Kyudo

Muay-Thai

 The “way of the law”.  The Japanese art of archery.  The number of female practitioners far outweigh the number of male practitioners.

 The national sport of Thailand.  Also known as Thai boxing .  Practiced in many parts of the world.

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Kyudo

Muay Thai

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Silat

Tai-Chi

 Has its roots in the culture of the Malay world.  Styles are called “alirin”.  The different styles were derived from observing wild animals fighting.

 The “Supreme Ultimate Fist”.  A gentle martial art focused in soft flowing moves.  It distinguishes itself from other hard hitting martial arts w/c produces some degree of tension in the muscles.

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Silat

Tai-Chi

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Taekwondo  Originated in Korea.  A correlation of styles from China, Japan and Korea.  The world’s most practiced Martial art.  The national sport of Korea.  Included in the Olympics.

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Martial Arts Etiquette The Cardinal Rules

What is Etiquette?

 Respect  Sportsmanship

 The proper code of behavior for martial artists.  It should be any behavior that is motivated by respect.

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Other Principle Characteristics in Martial Arts  Character - Pagkatao  Sincerity – Pagkamatapat  Effort – Pagsisikap  Etiquette – Magandang kaugalian  Self Control – Pagpipigil sa sarili

Psychological Principles  Mizu No Kokoro – “mind like a water” refers the need to make the mind calm like the surface of undisturbed waters.  Tsuki No Kokoro – “mind like a moon” refers the need to be always aware of your opponent’s movements like the moon shining equally on everything.

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Bowing  The obvious way to show respect.  When to bow:  Bow whenever you enter or leave the practice area of a Dojo.  Bow before and after practice.  Bow to fellow students and after practicing together.

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Tae-Bo 

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An aerobic exercise routine developed by the Taekwondo practitioner Billy Blanks. An acronym for Total Awareness Excellence Body Obedience A portmanteau for Taekwondo and Boxing It is proven to increase cardiovascular fitness, strength, muscular endurance and flexibility

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Billy Blanks

Tae-Bo

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The Eight Tae-Bo Amped Moves        

Pile Driver See saw Helicopter Roundhouse Hour Glass Reach and Pull Side Kicks Squat

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