"with self-defense as a secondary purpose. Additionally, many of the ""gendai budō"" have included a sporting element to them. Judo and kendo are both examples of this. , literally meaning ""gentle way"" or ""way of softness"", is a grappling-based martial art, practiced primarily as a sport. It contains substantially the same emphasis on the personal, spiritual, and physical self-improvement of its practitioners as can be found throughout ""gendai budō"". Judo was created by Kano Jigoro (嘉納 治五郎 ""Kanō Jigorō"", 1860–1938) at the end of the 19th century. Kano took the ""koryū"" martial arts he learned (specifically Kitō-ryū and Tenjin Shin'yo-ryū"
"practiced. At this time, Miyagi had not yet named his style. Not wanting to be embarrassed, Shinzato improvised the name ""hanko-ryu"" (""half-hard style""). On his return to Okinawa Prefecture, he reported this incident to Chōjun Miyagi, who decided on the name ""Gōjū-ryū"" (""hard soft style"") as a name for his style. Chojun Miyagi took the name from a line of the poem ""Hakku Kenpo"", which roughly means: ""The eight laws of the fist,"" and describes the eight precepts of the martial arts. This poem was part of the ""Bubishi"" and reads, ""Ho wa Gōjū wa Donto su"" ""the way of"
"Jeet Kune Do Jeet Kune Do (; ), ""The way of the intercepting fist"" in Cantonese, abbreviated JKD, is a hybrid philosophy of martial arts heavily influenced by the personal philosophy and experiences of martial artist Bruce Lee. Lee, who founded the system on July 9, 1967, referred to it as ""non-classical"", suggesting that JKD is a form of Chinese Kung Fu, yet without form. Unlike more traditional martial arts, Jeet Kune Do is not fixed or patterned, and is a philosophy with guiding thoughts. It was named for the Wing Chun concept of interception or attacking when one's opponent"
"Kuntao Kuntao or kuntau (拳道, Pe̍h-ōe-jī: kûn-thâu, Tagalog: kuntaw) is a Hokkien term for the martial arts of the Chinese community of Southeast Asia, specifically the Malay Archipelago. It is most commonly practiced in and associated with Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Singapore. There are no standard hanzi for kuntao, but the most common reading is ""way of the fist"", from ""kun"" 拳 meaning fist and ""tao"" 道 meaning way. Less common readings may use the character ""kun"" 棍 meaning staff, or ""tou"" 头 meaning head, so that it could be translated as ""way of the staff"" or roughly ""knowledge"
"is another Chinese term for Chinese martial arts. It means ""fist method"" or ""the law of the fist"" (""quan"" means ""boxing"" or ""fist"", and ""fa"" means ""law"", ""way"" or ""method""), although as a compound term it usually translates as ""boxing"" or ""fighting technique."" The name of the Japanese martial art kempō is represented by the same hanzi characters. The genesis of Chinese martial arts has been attributed to the need for self-defense, hunting techniques and military training in ancient China. Hand-to-hand combat and weapons practice were important in training ancient Chinese soldiers. Detailed knowledge about the state and development of"
"change from a combat-orientation to spiritual growth. means ""the way to harmony with ki"". It is a Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba (植芝 盛平 ""Ueshiba Morihei"", 1883 – 1969). The art consists of ""striking"", ""throwing"" and ""joint locking"" techniques and is known for its fluidity and blending with an attacker, rather than meeting ""force with force"". Emphasis is upon joining with the rhythm and intent of the opponent in order to find the optimal position and timing, when the opponent can be led without force. Aikidō is also known for emphasizing the personal development of its students, reflecting"
"the warrior's way (""The Five Wheel Treaty"" written by Miyamoto Musashi is both a synthesis and a milestone in the tradition of the Samurai, which is at once a quintessential part of the foundation of Japanese culture, and a part of the national treasure). It was therefore proposed to make the Gleizé dojo, the main school of ""Miyamoto Musashi"" in the West, recognizing it as koryu, a traditional school. On Thursday, March 4, 1999, the Japan School ""Miyamoto Musashi"", representing the most noble spirit of chivalry and which contributes largely to the philosophy of Martial Arts (budo, bushido, fencing, kendo,"
"training routines Lee used included ""the cat stretch"", ""the squat"" (known as ""baithak""), and also known as the ""deep-knee bend."" Jeet Kune Do Jeet Kune Do (; ), ""The way of the intercepting fist"" in Cantonese, abbreviated JKD, is a hybrid philosophy of martial arts heavily influenced by the personal philosophy and experiences of martial artist Bruce Lee. Lee, who founded the system on July 9, 1967, referred to it as ""non-classical"", suggesting that JKD is a form of Chinese Kung Fu, yet without form. Unlike more traditional martial arts, Jeet Kune Do is not fixed or patterned, and is"
"Golgulsa temple in Korea, and other places around the world as well. Sunmudo Sunmudo (/, literally ""the way of war of the Seon"") is a Korean Buddhist martial art based on Seon (also spelled Sun or Zen), which was revived during the 1970s and 1980s. The formal name of Sunmudo is ""Bulgyo Geumgang Yeong Gwan"" (Hangul: 불교금강영관 Hanja: 佛敎金剛靈觀). The name Sunmudo was given to this martial art in 1984 by the Buddhist monk Jeog Un (적운 스님). In earlier times Korean Buddhist monks were encouraged to practice Zen martial arts as a way of dynamic meditation. In the 16th"
"Tang Soo Do Tang Soo Do (Hangul: 당수도, Hanja: 唐手道) is a karate-based Korean martial art incorporating fighting principles from subak (as described in the Kwon Bup Chong Do), as well as northern Chinese martial arts. The techniques of what is commonly known as Tang Soo Do combine elements of shotokan karate, subak, taekkyon, and kung fu. ""Tang Soo Do"" (당수도) is the Korean pronunciation of the Hanja 唐手道 (pronounced Táng shǒu dào in Chinese), and translates literally to ""The Way of the Tang Hand."" The same characters can be pronounced ""karate-dō"" in Japanese. In the early 1930s, approximately 55"
"""way of the fist"", from ""kun"" 拳 meaning fist and ""tao"" 道 meaning way. This term was originally used for Chinese ""martial arts"" in general. The ""Pangalay"" is predominantly performed during weddings or other festive events. The male equivalent of the ""Pangalay"" is the ""Pangasik"" and features more martial movements, while a pangalay that features both a male and female dancer is called ""Pangiluk"". The original concept of the ""Pangalay"" is based on the pre-Islamic and Buddhist concept of male and female celestial angels (Sanskrit: ""Vidhyadhari"", Tausug: ""Biddadari"") common as characters in other Southeast Asian dances. Neighboring Samal and Bajau"
"followed by adding force to the attacker's limb for the purpose of unbalancing an attacker is an example of soft method. Soft method techniques are generally conceptualized as being circular. These definitions give rise to the often illusory distinction between ""hard-style"" and ""soft-style"" martial arts. In truth, most styles technically practice both, regardless of their internal nomenclature. Analyzing the difference in accordance with yin and yang principles, philosophers would assert that the absence of either one would render the practitioner's skills unbalanced or deficient, as yin and yang alone are each only half of a whole. Openings, initiative, and timing"
"Taidō Taidō (taidō/taido/taidou/taidoh ) is a Japanese martial art created in 1965 by Seiken Shukumine (1925–2001). The word ""taidō"" means ""way of the body"". Taidō has its roots in traditional Okinawan karate. Feeling that the martial arts, particularly karate, were not adapting to meet the needs of a changing world, Shukumine first developed a style of karate called Genseiryū around 1950. Eventually, Seiken Shukumine became convinced that the limitations of karate lay in its linear mode of training. He considered how to make the defense more flexible and universal and introduced the new art as ""Taidō"". Taidō's techniques offered many"
"would be lost without courtesy. A term describing 'fighting spirit'. In practical use this often refers to the scream or shout made during an attack, used for proper breathing as well as debilitating or distracting the enemy. There are two underlying strategic methodologies to the application of force in Japanese martial arts. One is the , and the other is the . Implicit in these concepts is their separate but equal and interrelated nature, in keeping with their philosophical relationship to the Chinese principles of yin and yang (Jap.: ""in"" and ""yō""). The hard method is characterized by the direct"
"almost exclusively on ""sanchin"" for two to three years. Miyagi's ""sanchin"" training was very harsh, and students would often leave practice with bruises from him checking their stance. ""Tensho"" (Kanji: 転掌; Katakana: テンショウ) means ""revolving hands"". Like ""sanchin"", ""tensho"" is a form of moving meditation; ""tensho"" combines hard dynamic tension with soft flowing hand movements, and concentrates strength in the ""tanden"". ""Tensho"" can be considered the ""ju"" (soft) counterpart of the ""sanchin""'s ""go"" (hard) style. Kaishugata means a ""kata with open hands"". This is more advanced than Heishugata. Kaishugata serves as a ""combat application reference"" kata and is open to"
"William Durbin William Paul Durbin Jr. (born December 31, 1953) is a martial artist and baptist minister, known for founding , meaning ""spiritually positive gentle person system of martial arts"", a form of Kempo, in 1982. It is a Gendai Budō martial art in the James Mitose lineage intended to provide for all aspects of self-defense. The Hombu Dojo, or headquarters, is located in Frankfort, Kentucky. Durbin was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His father William Paul Durbin Sr. was a veteran of World War II and his mother Harvie Brown Haynes was bedridden for most of Durbin's childhood due to"
"style aims to kill the opponent as fast as possible. A Shaolin nun sees Little Mute practicing these killing techniques. She tells him that martial arts are not for killing; rather, they are for self-development, with self-defense employed only when necessary and with minimal violence. She trains him in the Gliding Snake style, the ideals of which clash with those of the prisoner's killing style. Nevertheless, Little Mute continues to study both styles. Finally the prisoner judges that Little Mute is ready to attempt to pass the test of the Shaolin Wooden Men Alley, a narrow hallway containing thirty-six Shaolin"
"offsprings only. Gōjū-ryū , Japanese for ""hard-soft style"", is one of the main traditional Okinawan styles of karate, featuring a combination of hard and soft techniques. Both principles, hard and soft, come from the famous martial arts book used by Okinawan masters during the 19th and 20th centuries, the ""Bubishi"" (). Gō, which means hard, refers to closed hand techniques or straight linear attacks; jū, which means soft, refers to open hand techniques and circular movements. Gōjū-ryū incorporates both circular and linear movements into its curriculum, combining hard striking attacks such as kicks and close hand punches with softer open"
"108-form Wu family tai chi chuan The different slow motion solo form training sequences of T'ai Chi Ch'uan are the best known manifestation of T'ai Chi for the general public. In English, they are usually called the ""hand form"" or just the ""form""; in Mandarin it is usually called ""ch'uan"": 拳 (in Wade-Giles romanization: ch'üan², in the pinyin system: quán). They are performed slowly by beginners and are said to promote concentration, condition the body and acquaint students with the inventory of motion techniques for more advanced styles of martial arts training. There are also solo weapons forms, as well"
"on short and rhythmic techniques which minimizes the area the opponent can attack which in turn becomes an effective self-defense (this is very individual and relies upon each and every student's way of building up lower body strength). (cross pattern fist - 十字拳) 、 (Big Drum Heaven - 大运天) (Small Drum Heaven - 小运天) 、 (Four elephant Fist - 四象拳) 、 Do not argue with extended arm - 不可以力争衡 Best to attack the side door - 所以着重偏门攻击 Choy gar Choy Gar, also Caijia Quan (Chinese: 蔡家拳, Choy family fist), is a Chinese martial art deriving its name from the Cantonese-born"
"Perspectives I & II High Schools (who share a building) launched a Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) program. BJJ is the fastest growing sport on the planet today, practiced all over the world by people of all ages and genders. It is a grappling system similar to Olympic Wrestling and nearly identical to the groundwork aspect of Olympic Judo. Its name means 'The Gentle Art' and its philosophy is to defeat opponents using their own energy against them, without striking or using strength unnecessarily. Despite the individual nature of the sport, the club trains together, as a team, and competes as such"
"Mian Quan Mian Quan (literally ""Cotton Fist"") is a northern Chinese martial arts style which most likely originated in the province of Hebei. There is no definite given record of the creator or origin of the style. The theory for this style is that defense becomes offense and softness turns to hardness, and the practitioner's attacks always follow after the opponent's. Soft attacks gain the upper hand for a practitioner and sets up the opponent for a harder, more dominant array of movements. It was one of the wushu styles demonstrated at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany. Lan"
"their opponent and hence prevent the opponent from resisting the counterattack. Jujutsu Jujutsu ( ; ), also known as Jujitsu or Jiu-Jitsu, is a Japanese martial art and a method of close combat for defeating an armed and armored opponent in which one uses either a short weapon or none. ""Jū"" can be translated to mean ""gentle, soft, supple, flexible, pliable, or yielding"". ""Jutsu"" can be translated to mean ""art"" or ""technique"" and represents manipulating the opponent's force against themselves rather than confronting it with one's own force. Jujutsu developed to combat the samurai of feudal Japan as a method"
"founded by grand master Jae Soo Kwon. Its location was Yongsan District Korea outside of the U.S. military base; it then made its way to the United States. Outside of Korea very few martial artists know or practice this style today. The art stands for the hard and soft way or path of Korean empty hand. Kong Soo Do Kong Soo Do (공수도) is a Korean martial art. Its name is composed of the Korean pronunciation of the Chinese characters for ""karate-do"". In English it means ""empty-hand way"". However, it is different from Japanese karate-do. It is influenced by individual"
"Shaolin Kempo Karate Shaolin Kenpo Karate (or ""SKK"") is a martial art style that combines the Five Animals of Shaolin Kung Fu (Shaolinquan), the core competency of Kempo, the hard-hitting linear explosiveness of traditional Karate, as well as the power of Western boxing and the felling and grappling arts of Jujutsu, Chin Na, and Mongolian wrestling. This system was founded and developed by Fredrick J. Villari (a former black belt student of Nick Cerio and William Kwai Sun Chow), who devised a hybrid system which integrated the four ways of fighting: striking, kicking, felling, and grappling to eliminate the inherent"
"Sin Moo Hapkido Sin Moo Hapkido is a martial art that combines ""hard"" and ""soft"" techniques. From a purely technical perspective, it is very closely related to its parent art, Traditional Hapkido, though it places more emphasis on meditative, philosophical, and Ki development training. Hapkido is often translated as “the way of coordinating power,” which places emphasis on the physical techniques that Hapkido is often known for. However, the founder of Sin Moo Hapkido, Ji Han-Jae, has landed on a different understanding of the term. ""Hap"" means bringing together, gathering, or harmonizing. “Ki” is the energy or breath in the"
"grasping the bird's tail 94. Like single whip 95. Closing T'ai Chi Wu Style Tai Chi Fast Form The different slow motion solo form training sequences of t'ai chi ch'uan are the best known manifestation of t'ai chi for the general public. In English, they are usually called the ""hand form"" or just the ""form""; in Mandarin it is usually called ""ch'uan"" (). They are performed slowly by beginners and are said to promote concentration, condition the body and acquaint students with the inventory of motion techniques for more advanced styles of martial arts training. There are also solo weapons"
"Tang Shou Tao Tang Shou Tao (唐手道, Hanyu Pinyin: Tang Shou Dao, lit. ""Chinese Hand Way"") is a system of Chinese internal martial arts training founded in the 1950s and 1960s by Hung I-Hsiang (洪懿祥, Hanyu Pinyin: Hong Yixiang), a well-known Taiwanese internal martial artist. The system was further modified by Hung's student, Hsu Hung-Chi (許鴻基, Hanyu Pinyin: Xu Hongji) under the name Shen Long Tang Shou Tao (神龍唐手道; lit. ""Spirit Dragon Chinese Hand Way""). Tang Shou Tao is not a separate style of martial art, but rather a practical, step-by-step, systematic approach to learning internal martial arts and developing"
"Weng Chun Weng Chun Kung Fu (Chinese 永春 meaning ""eternal spring"", also known as Chi Sim Weng Chun) is a Chinese Martial Art. Weng Chun in its present form is being preserved by Grand Master Andreas Hoffmann who is the successor of the art following late Grand Master Wai Yan. Chi Sim Weng Chun is considered a ""soft"" style martial art in that it utilizes the energy of the opponent to break their structure rather than trying to match their energy. The main focus is on combining physical fitness with the health of both the body and mind. This is"
"Feng Shou Feng Shou (風手) is a Chinese Martial Arts style associated with Taoist Arts of the Lee-style as taught by Chee Soo, President of the International Taoist Society. Feng Shou came to London in 1930 when Chan Kam Lee an importer and exporter of precious stones taught a class in Red Lion Square in Holborn. Chan Kam Lee met Chee Soo and taught him the style in 1934. It is an internal or soft style. ""Feng Shou Ch’uan Shu"" means literally 'Wind Hand Fist Art'. The name comes from the ‘Earl of the Wind’, who in Chinese mythology was"
"training with Hung I-Hsiang, a master of all three of the major Chinese internal arts, xingyiquan, baguazhang and taijiquan. After many years of training, Hsu opened his own martial arts school. Hsu's school used a modified version of the Tang Shou Tao (唐手道; lit. Chinese Hand Way) system developed by his teacher Hung I-Hsiang. Hsu named his school Shen Long Tang Shou Tao (神龙唐手道; lit. Spirit Dragon Chinese Hand Way). Tang Shou Tao is not a separate style of martial art, but rather a practical, step-by-step, systematic approach to learning internal martial arts and developing highly refined levels of skill."
"Gōjū-ryū , Japanese for ""hard-soft style"", is one of the main traditional Okinawan styles of karate, featuring a combination of hard and soft techniques. Both principles, hard and soft, come from the famous martial arts book used by Okinawan masters during the 19th and 20th centuries, the ""Bubishi"" (). Gō, which means hard, refers to closed hand techniques or straight linear attacks; jū, which means soft, refers to open hand techniques and circular movements. Gōjū-ryū incorporates both circular and linear movements into its curriculum, combining hard striking attacks such as kicks and close hand punches with softer open hand circular"
"Hackleman started the school as a means to teach a more straight forward, no-nonsense approach to martial arts. Initially, The Pit was intended for training serious fighters only and employed a logo depicting a Grim Reaper-like fighter. When The Pit opened to the general public, Hackleman renamed the school ""KuZen"" in order to attract kids and families. The Pit currently operates out of Arroyo Grande, California. It gained worldwide notoriety when Chuck Liddell became UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion. In 1985, Hackleman moved from Hawaii to California and renamed his martial arts style, Hawaiian Kempo. The Pit is the only Hawaiian Kempo"