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Amateur Wrestling: Combat on the Mat
From the Series Martial Arts Sports Zone
Did you know that wrestling started out as a deadly sport? Ancient Greeks and Romans used it for self-defense. In modern times, amateur wrestling is still powerful and challenging. But… Read More →
Brazilian Jiujitsu: Ground-Fighting Combat
From the Series Martial Arts Sports Zone
Did you know that Brazilian jiujitsu (BJJ) has its origins in Japanese judo? Samurai warriors used judo for self-defense. In the early 1900s, judo masters brought the martial art to Brazil.… Read More →
Karate: Japanese Empty-Hand Combat
From the Series Martial Arts Sports Zone
Did you know that karate was invented in Okinawa, Japan? The native Okinawans developed karate as a way to fight without weapons. In modern times, karate is one of the world's most taught and Read More →
Mixed Martial Arts: Ultimate Fighting Combinations
From the Series Martial Arts Sports Zone
Did you know that mixed martial arts (MMA) has been around a long time? Ancient Greeks used pankration, an early MMA form, in battle and in training. In modern times, MMA has exploded into… Read More →
Muay Thai: Kickboxing Combat
From the Series Martial Arts Sports Zone
Did you know that Muay Thai started out as military training for Thailand's warriors? Hundreds of years ago, they used it for hand-to-hand combat. In modern times, Muay Thai is still… Read More →
Tae Kwon Do: Korean Foot and Fist Combat
From the Series Martial Arts Sports Zone
Did you know that tae kwon do combines martial arts from Korea and Japan? In the 1930s, a Korean martial artist combined Korean taekkyon with karate. The new self-defense style gained… Read More →