A Martial Art is as a system of techniques, physical and mental exercises developed as an effective means for self-defense and offense, both unarmed and with the use of weapons. The origin and history of Martial Arts is a controversial issue. We can see signs of Martial Arts in Turkish, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Thai, as [...]

There are many ways in which martial arts can be divided. Here are a few of them that might be useful to use in defining Martial Arts and discussing them. These are not necessarily consensus definitions but they are commonly held. It is also useful to remember that very few of these martial arts are [...]

That’s a question that only you can answer, maybe with a little help of your physician (in determining whether you should practice martial arts at all). While some people advocate that “my style fits any individual”, it is very debatable if any single individual would adapt to *any* style. It depends heavily on your objectives, [...]