Grappling as a sport and method of defense can trace its roots as far back as 3400 BC with the Egyptians. Recorded images of ancient grappling can be found on the tombs of Beni-Hasan and Vizier Ptahhotpe. Eventually different forms and styles of grappling started emerging all over the world. The ancient Greek Olympic Games featured matches with Greco-Roman wrestling and the Indians developed their own form of grappling called Pahalwani around 11 AD. Grappling began as a self-defense art, evolved into battlefield art, and finally into sport. Many different types of grappling grew independently throughout the world and with time these different arts came in contact and mixed. There is only a finite amount of ways to manipulate the human body meaning at some point, all styles of grappling are related to each other. Judo, Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, and Japanese Ju-Jitsu are some of the most popular styles today and each style has its own advantages and disadvantages.
Ju-jitsu is a martial art from Japan that is a method of close combat for defeating an armed and armored opponent in which th...
Boxing was earlier known by the name Pugilism ,meaning “sweet Science”(The Editors Of Encyclopedia Britannica).Historical evidence lead to the fact that boxing was prevalent in North Africa in four thousand B.C, it was also popular in Greek and Rome(HOB).Now Back to MMA, the fastest growing sports organization in the world ,the Ultimate Fighting Championship(UFC),started in 1993 as a professional mixed martial arts(MMA) organization(UFC). UFC matches take place inside the Octagon ,an eight-sided structure comprised of metal chain link fence(Britannica). The fence is six feet high and allows for 30 feet of space from point to point of the Octagon(Britannica). For a fight recap if a kickboxer was matched with a brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, the kickboxer would realize that he must become more adept at defending takedowns ,thus prompting him to train with a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner(UFC). From that point forward ,competitions were no longer between athletes who focused on a singular martial art ,but between to an athlete with two are or more
Professional wrestling is, and will always be, one the premier social, entertaining spectacles in our society. The masked-luchadore, the 500 pound hairball, even the beautiful valets at ringside. The glitz, the glamour, and the spotlight. Every man that steps in the ring knows their duty; to perform in front of capacity crowds while enveloping each fan in the stands with a passion and characteristic of self-worth. The reassurance that even in a world where entropy seems destined to live, the good shall always prevail. The actors and playwrights in the drama explode through the camera using various different techniques or styles, which present each as having a "unique" quality to them. These artistic styles can be classified into one of the following categories: Technical, Lucha Libre or High-Flying, and Ground Grappling.
Wrestling is more than just a sport; it is a way of life. And for those who enjoy its opportunities, it is something that takes the mind off of all of life’s troubling times, and puts one man against another to get their hand raised. Competition makes everything evolve, and there is no other sport that epitomizes what competition truly is. Wrestling spans the entire globe, and although it incorporates several different styles and many National and World events, remains overlooked by most.
MMA group is a mixture of Japanese and American martial arts. MMA Subculture is a combination of Shooto or shoot wrestling, of Japan and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. They were many shows and videos that made the sport popular. Mixed martial arts competitions were first introduced in the United States with the first Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in 1993 (http://submissions101.com/mma#sthash.bCGzx2i5.dpuf)
There are five basic types of martial arts. The five basic types are Dragon, Snake, Crane, Tiger, and Leopard. Bodidharma, a monk from India, came up with the five styles of fighting. Shaolin monks adopted these fighting styles to defend themselves from thieves. More than 1,000 years later we now have the many different types of martial arts.
The exact origins of Jujitsu are unclear, as most of its history was passed on in the oral tradition. The few early written references show that its origins date back to Japanese mythology, where it is said that the gods, Kajima and Kadori, used Jujitsu to discipline the lawless and wild inhabitants of the Eastern provinces. Therefore, by definition, the art is nearly 2000 years old, however records do exist which show that the art was being practiced as far back as the 8th Century, over twelve hundred years ago. Jujitsu was formalised and most popular during the Edo period of Japan. This was the era of the Samurai. Jujitsu was the Samurai’s main set of combat techniques, after the sword. Jujitsu was a part of the Samurai’s fighting skills, something he could use when he was unable to use his favourite weapon.
From the beginning of time, before there were written records, scholars believe that men wrestled. "Moreover, almost every known ancient people participated in some form of the game" (History of Sports 14). Originally, men were required to use wrestling skills to defend themselves from beasts of the field and other men. It is from this prehistoric way of life that wrestling was created. From this, men began to practice and create new holds and moves to improve upon the sport. They begin to compete with each other just as young brothers and sister's fight and grapple. So did the people of ancient times. This way of life, protection, and amusement, through growth, progressed into the magnificent sport of wrestling.
Samurai are the highly trained swordsmen and nobility of Japan. Each Samurai began their martial arts training at the age of five and learned his weapons skills from members of his family that were already Samurai. These skills include mastering a sword and bow and learning how to act as a representative for their Daimyo. Samurai armor was made out of small metal plates
rounds. Each round is two minutes long, and the person with the most points at
At this present time, Pankration in its original form does not exist anymore. However, it has influenced a number of different fighting styles like “Brazilian jiu-jitsu, kickboxing, karate, savate, recent trends in no-hold-barred fights, etc.” Substantially, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and events similar MMA has been influenced by Pankration. MMA is a combat sport that is modeled from Pankration; it is a modified version of Pankration that was used by the ancient Greeks. As MMA became more well-known, techniques became more multifaceted which led to a hybridization of fighting styles. It combines the fighting styles of kickboxing, muay thai, Judo, jiu-jitsu, etc. MMA is also otherwise known as “NHB (no-holds-barred), cage fighting, submission
Stories about war and implements of such can be observed throughout the course of Japanese history. This shows the prevalence of martial training and the profession of arms as a tradition that has not faded since ancient times (Friday and Humitake 13).
The first difference between the American style of wrestling and that of other national cultures can be associated with America’s emphasis on physical culture within wresting. In the late 1900s there was a huge interest among US men in physical culture that drew importance and celebrated men’s bodies as healthy, muscular and powerful (Glenday, 2017). Sociologist Gail Bederman argues that the reason for this was because, “men were especially concerned with manhood amidst perceived challenges from immigrant men and middle class women who increasingly questioned white middle-class male primacy” (Lindaman, 2000, pg. 789). Furthermore, this atmosphere emphasized the celebration of wrestling and the strength its participants exhibited (Lindaman,
Tae Kwon Do is a Korean, unarmed martial art and is best known for its kicks (Park, 2001). The roundhouse kick is a turning kick and happens to be the most commonly used kick during competition (Lee, 1996). For this reason, the roundhouse kick will be analyzed in reference to sparring competition.
Karate and tae kwon do originated in two different places for different reasons. The Korean peninsula was the setting for the development of tae kwon do. It was 1,500 years ago when a group of young men called the Silla set out to begin a new way of life. The goals of the Silla were to develop the complete mind, body, and spirit. Their daily routine consisted of self-defense, religious and educational training, and physical conditioning. These "knights" laid the roots for the expansion of tae kwon do. On the other hand, karate originated 2,000 years ago in Okinawa. It was a sport taught to the entire population as self-defense against invading armies such as the Samari of Japan. Over time, karate became a way of life for almost all of China.
Martial arts classes and training consist of lessons and drills to improve strength, speed, cardio, footwork, and flexibility. The first martial art I ever learned was Taekwondo. Taekwondo strikes primarily include kicks, but also contain punches and chops. Learning Taekwondo increases speed, cardio, footwork and flexibility. Taekwondo is considered one of the more brutal mixed martial arts, it...