History of martial arts
Although the earliest evidence Martial Arts goes back millennia, the true roots are difficult to reconstruct. Inherent patterns of human aggression which inspire practice of mock combat (in particular wrestling) and optimization of serious close combat as cultural universal are doubtlessly inherited from the Hominina stage and were made into an "Art" from the Upper Paleolithic Revolution of that concept. Indeed, many universals of martial art are fixed by the specifics of human physiology and not dependent on a specific tradition or era.
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What are the Most Practiced Martial Arts?
Martial arts have been a part of human society since before humans have had a
society. Evidence of wrestling and boxing being practiced in Ancient Egypt can be
easily traced, however, cave paintings have been discovered, which depict two
people engaging in a boxing match.
This suggests that martial arts like
wrestling and boxing could have
been practiced since before humans
built the first civilizations.
Throughout history, martial arts
have been practiced for various
reasons, the most notable being to
hone hunters’ or soldiers’ skills and
make them more effective at their
job. Today, martial arts are practiced
mainly as a way to stay fit, health
and disciplined. In this article, we
will take a look at a few martial arts
that are still hugely popular among
practitioners.
Boxing
Boxing, as we established, is one of the oldest martial arts. This makes it all the
more impressive that it has survived as a fan favorite combat sport to this day.
Boxing is, by far, the most watched, and highly-anticipated combat sport, and
boxers are the highest paid martial artists in the world. On betting sites boxing is
the number one combat sport to bet on, followed very closely by MMA. The great
thing about betting sites, is that they also feature a number of gambling games.
This means that gamblers nowadays, can play at a casino online, without having
to leave the comfort of their home, or even on the go, using a smartphone.
Boxing gyms all over the world are hugely popular, and some of the most visited
gyms. Boxing is one of the best sports for building up bulk, speed, and stamina, as
boxing matches often come down to which fighter can last the longest, and take
the most punches. The sport is good for people who want to build up their
stamina, and stay fit and bulky.
Karate
Karate is a Japanese martial art, believed to have developed from Chinese kung
fu. Karate was created, predominantly, as a killing tool, made by the unarmed
fighters who could not afford to own weaponry. Today, karate is practiced in dojo
and karate clubs, and while it is not nearly as deadly as it once was, a good karate
master is still a threat.
Most of the deadliest karate techniques are, obviously, banned in official
competitions and tournaments. Karate is great for improving striking power and
speed, building up agility and the fluidity of one’s movements, and, like all martial
arts, is important for improving self-discipline and self-restraint.
Judo
Another Japanese martial art, Judo is one of the most popular and successful
martial arts on the fighting scene. Judo is a grappling martial art, which means its
main focus is placed on disarming, throwing, and pinning the opponent to the
ground, rather than striking. This way of fighting is where Judo gets its name, as in
Japanese judo means gentle way.
Judo is one of the most popular martial arts to study for self-defense purposes, as
it features many moves which immobilize and disarm an attacker without hurting
them severely, making it perfect for people who want to protect themselves
without hurting anyone.
Wrestling
The oldest martial art, and perhaps even the oldest sport surviving today,
wrestling is a hugely influential and popular combat sport, practiced since the
days of Ancient Mesopotamia, India, Greece and Rome.
Today, the sport is most popular in Russia, and in fact, most top wrestlers active
today are Russian. However, the martial art enjoys major popularity in Iran, India
(in the form of malla-yuddha), Japan (sumo), Turkey, the United States, and The
United Kingdom.
Martial arts have been a part of human society since before humans have had a
society. Evidence of wrestling and boxing being practiced in Ancient Egypt can be
easily traced, however, cave paintings have been discovered, which depict two
people engaging in a boxing match.
This suggests that martial arts like
wrestling and boxing could have
been practiced since before humans
built the first civilizations.
Throughout history, martial arts
have been practiced for various
reasons, the most notable being to
hone hunters’ or soldiers’ skills and
make them more effective at their
job. Today, martial arts are practiced
mainly as a way to stay fit, health
and disciplined. In this article, we
will take a look at a few martial arts
that are still hugely popular among
practitioners.
Boxing
Boxing, as we established, is one of the oldest martial arts. This makes it all the
more impressive that it has survived as a fan favorite combat sport to this day.
Boxing is, by far, the most watched, and highly-anticipated combat sport, and
boxers are the highest paid martial artists in the world. On betting sites boxing is
the number one combat sport to bet on, followed very closely by MMA. The great
thing about betting sites, is that they also feature a number of gambling games.
This means that gamblers nowadays, can play at a casino online, without having
to leave the comfort of their home, or even on the go, using a smartphone.
Boxing gyms all over the world are hugely popular, and some of the most visited
gyms. Boxing is one of the best sports for building up bulk, speed, and stamina, as
boxing matches often come down to which fighter can last the longest, and take
the most punches. The sport is good for people who want to build up their
stamina, and stay fit and bulky.
Karate
Karate is a Japanese martial art, believed to have developed from Chinese kung
fu. Karate was created, predominantly, as a killing tool, made by the unarmed
fighters who could not afford to own weaponry. Today, karate is practiced in dojo
and karate clubs, and while it is not nearly as deadly as it once was, a good karate
master is still a threat.
Most of the deadliest karate techniques are, obviously, banned in official
competitions and tournaments. Karate is great for improving striking power and
speed, building up agility and the fluidity of one’s movements, and, like all martial
arts, is important for improving self-discipline and self-restraint.
Judo
Another Japanese martial art, Judo is one of the most popular and successful
martial arts on the fighting scene. Judo is a grappling martial art, which means its
main focus is placed on disarming, throwing, and pinning the opponent to the
ground, rather than striking. This way of fighting is where Judo gets its name, as in
Japanese judo means gentle way.
Judo is one of the most popular martial arts to study for self-defense purposes, as
it features many moves which immobilize and disarm an attacker without hurting
them severely, making it perfect for people who want to protect themselves
without hurting anyone.
Wrestling
The oldest martial art, and perhaps even the oldest sport surviving today,
wrestling is a hugely influential and popular combat sport, practiced since the
days of Ancient Mesopotamia, India, Greece and Rome.
Today, the sport is most popular in Russia, and in fact, most top wrestlers active
today are Russian. However, the martial art enjoys major popularity in Iran, India
(in the form of malla-yuddha), Japan (sumo), Turkey, the United States, and The
United Kingdom.