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Learning Martial Arts

Article Summary Martial arts come in different types. Martial arts, regardless of all the types, have the main objective of defeating a person or defend oneself from any physical threat. Article Body Martial arts are systematized practices and traditions of training for combat or a fight. Martial arts can be studied for variety of reasons such as health and fitness, self defense, character development and boosting confidence. Martial arts Gretna NE also provide an avenue for the development of the trainees physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Martial arts, regardless of all the types, have the main objective of defeating a person or defend oneself from any physical threat. Martial arts require a very good and high level of physical fitness. Types of Martial Arts Having a medically fit body and good physical fitness, martial arts is the best suitable exercise for you. There are many types of martial arts to choose from, these are: Aikido This is considered as a Japanese grappling art performed by flowing with the motion of the attacker rather than directly opposing it. This type of martial art requires less physical strength as the practitioner directs the attackers momentum by entering and turning movements, followed by variety of throws or joint locks. Hapkido This is a Korean martial arts that uses joint locks, kicks, punches, and other remarkable attacks. Hapkido is performed through circular motions, irresistible movements, and control of body movement using footwork and positioning to acquire body force and avoid strength against strength. Judo This is modern Japanese martial art that was created in 1882. Though all kinds of martial arts have the main objective of defeating a person, judo martial arts aim to throw or push down ones opponent to the ground and immobilize them by means of grappling, joint locks, choke or strangle hold. Jiu Jitsu (Jjitsu, Jujutsu) Tis is a japnaese martial art for defeating an equipped and unbreakable opponent in which one uses no weapon or just a short weapon. Practitioners takedown an enemy with pins, joint locks, and throws by using the attackers energy against him rather than directly opposing it. Blocking, fulcrum throw, non-fulcrum throw, escaping, and striking ar the five main areas of training needed for this type.

Karate This a martial art created in Okinawa, Japan that focuses on striking strategies, such as knee and elbow strikes, open handed techniques such as knife-hands (karate chop), punching, and kicking. Compared to taekwondo, karate stresses on hand strikes while taekwondo focuses on kicking techniques. Shotokan, Shito Ryu, Goju Ryu, and Wado Ryu are the basic styles of karate. Krav Maga This a a systematized hand-to-hand combat developed in Israel that entails wrestling, striking and grappling techniques, and it is prominent for its exceptionally efficient and brutal counter- attacks used to keep the safety of the practitioner while the opponent is becoming incapable of moving. Furthermore, krav maga has no rules to follow and requires no uniform. Kung Fu Kung fu originated from China and is very famous for different styles classified by families, schools, and sects. Some styles replicate animal movements, while others showcase Chinese philosophies, legends, and religions. Internal styles focuses on the emulating of qi, while external styles give attention on improving muscular and cardiovascular fitness. Hung Gar, Eagel Claw, Five Animals (Shaolin Kung FU), Wing Chun, Monkey, Mantis are just some of the common styles of Kung Fu. MMA ( Mixed Martial Arts) This is a type of martial art that includes various fighting styles, allowing martial and non-martial arts movements. It is common for fighters to have expertise in multiple and various styles resulting to a more balanced and healthy skill set. Muay Thai This type of martial art originated from Thailand which uses stand-up striking and clinching techniques. Use of punches, elbow and knee strikes, kicks, makes it prominent. Tae Kwon Do (taekwondo) This is one of the oldest forms of martial arts and is commonly called as the Korean art of self defense. This is the most widely practiced martial art in the world. It includes learning a system of blocking, punches, kicks, and open-handed strikes, various styles of throws, and joint locks that result to the development of strength, balance, speed, flexibility, and stamina. Tai Chi

This type of martial art is known for its training and health benefits. Westernized and standardized forms exist but most movements are commonly known to be used in meditation, as for its slow movement.