Comparing forms of martial arts 12 Articles

by Jules Willis

To compare martial arts, one must look at the similarities and the differences. All martial arts have some things in common and yet some are very different than the others. All have the basic tenet of self defense of som...read more

by Gabriel Rodriguez

I have been raised in Martial Arts. Over the years, I have trained in Tae Kwon Do, Goju Ryu, Judo, and Capoeira. I have competed in the International level. While during my competing days, I encountered competitors who ...read more

by Rain M

If you think martial arts are to learn to fight and beat people up, then you might as well not try it out. Its not a competition or a way to get the better of people, or beat others up, it is what it is said to be....an A...read more

by Darren Ball

I have often said that talking about Martial Arts is like talking about music. There are different 'styles' which have different influences as well as followings. Martial Arts, however, do have very common themes linking t...read more

by Demitri Skovez

In all of my experience I've come to the conclusion that there are superior martial arts. I know its been said that there is no "superior" art only superior artists. I dont reject that but it is not entirely true either....read more

by DerekR

For some people it may look like a bunch of people wrestling around on mats in white or blue PJs trying to flip each other over, however, for the individuals who play the game, Judo is much more than that. It's more like a...read more

by Samantha Cartmel

An Interview with Karle Thomas; 4th dan Bujinkan Instructor. I had been training in Kickboxing for a year when I moved from my home in Newquay to study at Bath Spa University. My passion for martial arts faded, but when ...read more

by Rusty Hays

Rather than creating an argument or disagreement. Maybe there are other things to consider. Maybe comparing martial arts is sort of arbitrary. When looking at a subject I think its best to look at the subject from all dire...read more

by Hayley Smith

Martial arts come in all forms and styles, and it's surprising how interconnected they all are. For example, some styles of Karate are related to Kempo, an ancient form of Chinese boxing. The word Karate itself can actuall...read more

by Stacie Bauer

Taking Tang Soo Do was an awesome experience. I was home-schooled, so I did it for my physical education instead of swimming or some other sport. It taught me a lot of self-discipline & confidence, which are two thin...read more

by Mario Bruno

Ok my MMA fans, Tim Sylvia defends his HW title against Jeff Monson and Matt Hughes defends his WW title against Georges Rush St. Pierre. Lets say this to start, the UFC HW division is rather dull. I look forward to seeing...read more

by Earl Williams

I was in a Korean martial art call Tang Soo Do. The most important lesson I learned was how not to get into a fight. Every day we would devote a portion of the class to talking about theory and philosophy. We would talk ab...read more