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'''Martial arts''' is the collective name given to a variety of hand-to-hand fighting styles, or fighting styles that involve weapons that are used as an extension of the body. Most fighting styles are unique to a particular culture, such as [[Karate]] to [[Japan]], and [[Tae Kwon Do|TaeKwonDo]] to [[Korea]]. While many have roots in the period BC, there are variations of the styles that evolved in the last 200 years.
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'''Martial arts''' is the collective name given to a variety of hand-to-hand fighting styles, or fighting styles that involve [[weapon]]s that are used as an extension of the body. Most fighting styles are unique to a particular culture, such as [[Tai Chi]] to [[China]], [[Karate]] to [[Japan]], and [[Tae Kwon Do|TaeKwonDo]] to [[Korea]]. While many have roots in the period BC, there are variations of the styles that evolved in the last 200 years.
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The oldest martial arts originated in [[China]] in the [[Buddhist]] and [[Taoist]] temples and [[monastery|monasteries]] and thus [[breathing]] [[meditation]] is considered a foundation technique of great importance.
  
 
Interestingly enough, Karate is more of an anti-martial art, designed to help common folk prepare to fight against martial rule, during a time of weapons bans. ''Kara te do'' means "empty hand way" referencing this style without weapons. ''TaeKwonDo means'' "the way of the hands and feet".
 
Interestingly enough, Karate is more of an anti-martial art, designed to help common folk prepare to fight against martial rule, during a time of weapons bans. ''Kara te do'' means "empty hand way" referencing this style without weapons. ''TaeKwonDo means'' "the way of the hands and feet".
  
Most martial arts were originally intended to be used for serious fighting, but in the modern age they are mainly practised as [[sport]]s, with strictly codified rules; indeed some, such as [[Judo]], were developed from other martial arts purely for sporting purposes. Many people, especially [[women]], also learn martial arts for [[self-defense]].
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Most martial arts were originally intended to be used for serious fighting, but in the modern age they are mainly practiced as [[sport]]s, with strictly codified rules; indeed some, such as [[Judo]], were developed from other martial arts purely for sporting purposes. Many people, especially [[women]], also learn martial arts for [[self-defense]].
  
 
Stylized forms of martial arts, especially [[kung fu]], are widely found in [[cinema]]. Martial arts movies are so widespread that they are often considered a genre in their own right.
 
Stylized forms of martial arts, especially [[kung fu]], are widely found in [[cinema]]. Martial arts movies are so widespread that they are often considered a genre in their own right.
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Some [[American]] [[Gun Owners of America|gun enthusiasts]] would say that [[self-defense]] skill in [[firearm]]s, such as displayed by [[Jerry Miculek]], is a martial art.
 
Some [[American]] [[Gun Owners of America|gun enthusiasts]] would say that [[self-defense]] skill in [[firearm]]s, such as displayed by [[Jerry Miculek]], is a martial art.
  
== See Also ==
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==See Also==
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* [[Meditation]]
 
* [[Home security]]/[[defense]] and the [[Castle Doctrine]]
 
* [[Home security]]/[[defense]] and the [[Castle Doctrine]]
 
* [[Self-defense]]: [[Firearms]] ([[Rifle]], [[Handgun]], [[Shotgun]]), [[Knife]], [[Pepper spray]], [[Taser]], [[Weapon]]s
 
* [[Self-defense]]: [[Firearms]] ([[Rifle]], [[Handgun]], [[Shotgun]]), [[Knife]], [[Pepper spray]], [[Taser]], [[Weapon]]s
 
* [[EDC]] - [[Everyday carry]]
 
* [[EDC]] - [[Everyday carry]]
* [[Second Amendment]] Defenders: [[Gun Owners of America]], [[National Rifle Association]] and [[Second Amendment Foundation]]
 
* [[Gun control]]
 
* [[List of celebrities against Second Amendment]]
 
* [[National Firearms Act]] of 1934
 
* [[Gun Control Act]] of 1968
 
* [[Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act]] of 1994
 
* [[Survivalist Retreat]]
 
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
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Revision as of 08:00, January 5, 2015

Martial arts is the collective name given to a variety of hand-to-hand fighting styles, or fighting styles that involve weapons that are used as an extension of the body. Most fighting styles are unique to a particular culture, such as Tai Chi to China, Karate to Japan, and TaeKwonDo to Korea. While many have roots in the period BC, there are variations of the styles that evolved in the last 200 years.

The oldest martial arts originated in China in the Buddhist and Taoist temples and monasteries and thus breathing meditation is considered a foundation technique of great importance.

Interestingly enough, Karate is more of an anti-martial art, designed to help common folk prepare to fight against martial rule, during a time of weapons bans. Kara te do means "empty hand way" referencing this style without weapons. TaeKwonDo means "the way of the hands and feet".

Most martial arts were originally intended to be used for serious fighting, but in the modern age they are mainly practiced as sports, with strictly codified rules; indeed some, such as Judo, were developed from other martial arts purely for sporting purposes. Many people, especially women, also learn martial arts for self-defense.

Stylized forms of martial arts, especially kung fu, are widely found in cinema. Martial arts movies are so widespread that they are often considered a genre in their own right.

Some American gun enthusiasts would say that self-defense skill in firearms, such as displayed by Jerry Miculek, is a martial art.

See Also

References