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Martial Arts
General category for the skills associated with combat and fighting. Usually references the unarmed arts from Asia, it also includes traditional weapons and the arts from other parts of the world.
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Is jujitsu a type of football?
False. It's a Martial Art. Some forms such as Brazilian Ju Jitsu also have a sport application, but nothing like football at all. Whether you spell it Football, or Futbol there is no similarity.
How did Kane acquire the name grasshopper in the Kung Fu series?
"Young Grasshopper" was the nickname given to Caine by his Kung Fu teacher Master Po. Master Po is blind and Caine says that must be the worst but Master Po shows him how he can hear the grasshopper at Caine's feet even when Caine can't hear it.
What is the difference between jujitsu and ninjitsu?
It is the traditional Japanese method of espionage. Ninjitsu is an ancient body of spiritual and martial arts teachings designed for feudal Japanese spies and assassins. Practitioners, famously called Ninjas, developed the art in remote and mountainous areas of Japan to combat the Samurai landlords that rose to power about a millennium ago.
Jiu-Jitsu was developed in Japan for use by the Samurai during the Feudal period. It was also known as Hakuda, Yawara, Kogusoko, and an assortment of other names. The earliest documented use of the word "jiu-jitsu" was in 1532.
What color uniforms are worn in Kung Fu?
It depends what your kung fu style is. Some kung fu styles require a uniform, others train you in your everyday clothes, other have designated outfits, and others let you wear any workout outfit. To know, go see a kung fu martial artist near where you live.
Does aaron Norris know martial arts?
Chuck Norris is actually a practitioner of Tang Soo Do (tangsudo) a Korean martial art not as well known as Tae Kwon Do. His subsequent education includes a variety of martial arts that he has formed into a hybred form know as Chun Kuk Do ("Universal Way").
In all my research about Chuck Norris I cannot find any credentials referring to a formal education in Karate.
And whoever put this in the Fairy section is really asking for trouble.
Not sure if its the most effective, but its one of the most effective. There are some other highly effective forms of martial arts, like Krav Maga and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Wing Chun works at all ranges, excelling at close range, so you dont have to worry about what happens when your apponent gets close enough to punch, grab, etc. Wing chun has the most effective blocking techinques, and try ( usually secedes ) at moving in to get at 'trapping' range (close range), always attacking when the
opponent is not. So if one uses the techniques properly and beneficently, then it
truly will be the most effective marital art.
Can you paint your mouth guard?
Due to the increasing popularity of MMA, there are websites that especialize in custom made mouth guards. If you want that crazy mouthguard from that Cuba Gooding Jr. boxing flick "gladiator," the mouthguard that says "black death," I'm sure you can find a website somewhere that has it, or can custom make it. Whatever your crazy desire is for a mouthguard, there are plenty of sports supply sites willing to acomodate so just google it; I'm sure you'll find something.
What is the moral lesson of Ip man film?
this is open to interpretation but from what i interpreted:
1) martial arts should not be used as power to get your own way
2) martial arts is not meant to be used to hurt others
3) family is important
4) respect your wife
Do girls fight more than boys?
It is more a function of drive and motivation than it is of the sex of the practitioner.
As an instructor, I have found that, in general, girls are better students up to about the time that they hit puberty and then things even out. They have better attention spans and are more likely to follow directions. Boys are too motivated by the fun and games and being macho than listening to the instructor, so that girls tend to get promoted much faster.
Other Opinions- Well Martial Arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for combat. Men are bigger and stronger than women and thus better at combat. So men are better at martial arts.
- Although it's true that, for the most part, men are bigger and stronger than women, most of my female students have progressed faster than my male students. Although they may not have the same physical strength as their male classmates, they more than make up for it with better flexability and faster reflexes.
- It depends on the student. Boys are generally stronger and have more endurance, while girls have more flexibility. I am pretty sure boys have better reflexes as well. However, girls are more likely to follow directions.
Girls tend to be better at martial arts techniques because they aren't as strong as guys so they learn how to use their whole body and technique to overcome the obstacles they face.
As shining example of woman outfighting all male opponents in one movie is of course Tura Satana in Russ Meyer's "Faster, Pussycat, Kill! Kill!". She's of mixed Japanese-Filipino-Cheyenne descent and shared her interest in the Martial Arts with none other than Elvis Presley, who once proposed to her.
Why are martial arts called an art?
Many cultures and countries around the world (especially in East Asia) develop various practices of self-defense throughout the centuries, such as the Japanese karate, jiujitsu, judo, aikido, and hapkido, Chinese wushu and kung fu, and Korean taekwondo, as well as many more.
How long will it take to learn Kung Fu?
kung fu is studied not just as a phyiscal learning, but as a mental one as well. it usuallt takes a lifetime to understand the true meaning of kung fu. it takes dedication and loyalty to even begin a start on the road of understanding.
How are Kung Fu and karate different?
All of the styles listed are types of martial arts.
Kung Fu originated in China. Legend says it was based on the martial arts of India.
Karate was created by merging Kung Fu and Okinawan Wrestling. It is predominantly a striking art.
Tae Kwon Do was created by merging Karate and Korean martial arts. It is predominantly a striking art.
Judo is a Japanese grappling art that was created as a sport from the martial art of JuJitsu.
What are the origins of Hapkido?
Hapkido has korean Tae Kwon Do Shorinji Kempo and chinese Kung fu origins
Tsang Soo Do is a Korean translation of "China Hand Techniques".
What is the kickboxing ranking order of the colored belts?
white, red,yellow,orange,purple,blue, brown,black then Dan's
This depends on the school. Schools are different, in one school you may have a orange belt. The equivalent for another school might be a blue belt. Blue may come before green or after. There is no correct answer for this. It varies from school to school.
If the school belongs to an organization, then they will follow whatever the rules and ranks accordingly.
white (sometimes) yellow orange green blue purple brown brown 1st stage 1st dan/degree 2nd dan/degree 3rd dan/degree 4th dan/degree 5th dan/degree 6th dan/degree 7th dan/degree 8th dan/degree 9th dan/degree
Kickboxing styles typicality don't use belt progressions.
What is a DAN in martial arts?
A DAN is the name/title given to a person that has achieved the status of black belt.
Which martial art learns mainly weapons?
The martial art that incorporates mainly weapons is called Kobu-Jutsu or Kobudo. Generally you will learn the traditional weapons first learned and mastered by the Okinawan People. Namely being the Bo, Nunchuka, Tonfa, Sai and Kama. These were and still are traditional farming tools in some countries.
What is the difference between iaido and kendo?
Japanese Jiujitsu is Aikido's Ancestor. Other styles of Jiujitsu are different, however the Japanese style which is the original style is a root of Aikido. Aikido was created so that you would not destroy your attacker, however jiujitsu is used in combat. The Samurai used techniques that look like Aikido, however it is just a form of Jiujitsu. What Morihei Ueshiba (the founder of Aikido) did was take techniques that he learned from Daito Ryu Jiujitsu and shortened them creating "Aikido". Aikido often talks about protecting your attacker. Ultimately you have the option to protect or destroy once you know techniques, it is up to the Aikidoka.
What type of martial arts does batman use?
In the original 1940's comic books, it was Boxing and Jiu Jitsu (Judo), in other words the martial arts practice by American police officers of the time. In some early works he even carried a gun. That was Batman then though, Batman NOW, his martial arts repertoire runs the gamut; he does everything from grappling martial arts, to Karate, to Kung Fu, to Tai Chi, he does it all. Because he has studied so many styles, what ends up happening is that most writers will say he has developed his own unique style. The character is 6'2 inches tall, and his weight ranges from 220 to 240 lbs depending on the writer. Far as physical development, he has the strength of a top bodybuilder (who can usually bench around 400 lbs), the stamina of an iron man athlete, and the agility of a gymnast. Could a guy as big as Batman do all that acrobatic stuff? Well, pro wrestlers do it all the time, and some of those guys are HUGE. Its not unreasonable, although, as some Batman writers have commented, because of the way Bruce Wayne is built (he's kind of a big man), during his training one of the things he most struggled with, was the development of agility. Batman emphasizes agility training more than anything, because given his body's size its his biggest weakness, and being one of those "turn a weakness into a strength people," he has trained so obsessively, that, while not as agile as the likes of catwoman, he can still keep up with her and hold his own. One of the things crooks in the Batman fiction find most frightening about the character, is his agility; he's 6'2 and 230 lbs, but he moves like a 5'2 and 120 lb gymnast. Actually, even faster than that; its part of the character's mistique and according to writers, that agility, given his size, almost makes it seem like he isn't even human. The idea, of an agile large man, if you think about it carefully, agile like Batman, IS somewhat frightening. I need to point out, that Batman suffers from mental illness; he never got over the trauma of the death of his parents, its what drives him on, he suffers obsessive complusive disorder, if I had to name his mental illness. Only an obsessive compulsive man, would train so obsessesively, they would overcome their genetic limits regarding their agility. A small man is limited by muscle size, how much strength he can generate, however when a small man can train himself to bench press 400 lbs, that scares the hell out of people. A big man's genetic handicap, is lack of agility for obvious reasons; a big man simply can't move as well naturally as a smaller one. However, if he trains hard, REALLY hard, once again, it scares the hell out of everyone. One of the hallmarks of Batman, almost from his creation, is the character's incredible agility, which I feel "Gotham Knights" did not emphasize enough. There are gymnists in the real world, who can't move as well as Batman. Only a mentally ill man, with Bruce Wayne's size and build, could accomplish those levels of agility. I'm sure you've seen "The Dark Knight;" even his classic arch rival the Joker said it "you're as crazy as we are." The difference between Batman's mental illness though, and the criminals he fights, is that Batman has chaneled it in an altruistic manner, whereas the dangerous psychopaths who are his enemies, live in their own world. Personally I respect D.C. comics; whereas Marvel won't go near white collar crime, some of the most despicable villains in the DC universe range from street thugs, to white collar corporate criminals (e.g. Lex Luthor), and even, movie celebrities (Clayface). Marvel, has a tendency to use made up bad guys, completely made up, however DC often draws is inspiration from real world villains. Rumors persist for example that Lex Luthor was inspired by Howard Hughes, it was either him or some other Tycoon. [[User:67.148.120.72|67.148.120.72]]stardingo747
First, to clarify, the modern "Kung Fu" (an term for all Chinese martial arts) began in the Ming Dynasty (1368 AD-1644 AD); and Chinese historical writings regard Equitation (skill with horses) and Archery as "Kung Fu".
Chinese historians believe that "Kung Fu" began as tools for survival such as hunting and war with different tribes. The earliest mention of a distinct style of hand-to-hand combat was around 2700 B.C. where a fighting technique called "Jiao Li" (角力), where the practitioner uses horned helmets to gore enemies to death. "Jiao Li" was a grappling form with strikes, blocks, and joint locks later added to it to form "Shuai Jiao" (摔跤), which is translated into Chinese Wrestling. "Jiao Li" was developed during the Zhou Dynasty (1045 BC-256 BC), and became an official part of the Zhou military training program. "Shuai Jiao" was used by the Qin army and became a sport under the Qin Dynasty (221 BC-206BC).
During the "Spring and Autumn Period" (770 BC-746 BC), swordsmanship became wide spread, many of Confucius's students were described to be skilled swordsman. During this time period, punching techniques, called Boxing in modern terms, also improved a great deal.
During the Qin Dynasty, as mentioned before, strikes, blocks, and joint locks were added to "Jiao Li" to form "Shuai Jiao". Immediately after the Qin Dynasty, during the Han Dynasty (206 BC- 220 AD) many "Kung Fu" manuals were written, describing hand-to-hand unarmed combat techniques of the time, showing a vast increment of techniques from before the Han Dynasty. Toward the Han Dynasty, passages from books describe methods for an unarmed combatant to disarm an armed opponent. These records show that the basis for Chinese "Boxing" and its philosophy: <Far use feet to kick, Close use hand to punch, Next to body use joint locks and throws>.
Han Dynasty also saw rise to weapons "Kung Fu", where sword, dao (saber), dagger-axe, and sword-shield combination techniques.
If you have further questions please message me because I probably babbled on enough :)
Sources:
"中國武術史簡述"
"Classic of Rites"
