Outline of martial arts

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to martial arts:

Martial arts – systems of codified practices and traditions of training for combat. While they may be studied for various reasons, martial arts share a single objective: to physically defeat other persons and to defend oneself or others from physical threat. In addition, some martial arts are linked to beliefs such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Daoism, Confucianism or Shinto while others follow a particular code of honor. Many arts are also practised competitively, most commonly as combat sports, but may also take the form of dance.

Types of martial arts

Main articles: List of martial arts and List of fictional martial arts

Martial arts by form – some examples include:
- Boxing
- Fencing
- Karate
- Kick-boxing
- Kung fu
- Judo
- Jujutsu
- Mixed martial arts
- Stick-fighting
- Taekwondo
- Wrestling
Martial arts by region
Fictional martial arts

History of martial arts

Main article: History of martial arts

Asian martial arts (origins)

Techniques

Grappling techniques
Striking techniques
- Kicks
- Punches
  - Jab
  - Uppercut
  - Cross
  - Bolo punch
- Knee (strike)
Blocking techniques
- Parry (fencing)
Stances

Martial arts weapons

Main article: List of martial arts weapons

Training techniques and equipment

Kinds of violent situation

Organizations

Famous Martial Artists

The following list consists of various famous martial artists of all different types and throughout history.

Bruce Lee, Most noted for career as an actor, however Lee was also a martial arts instructor, philosopher, film director, film producer, screenwriter, and founder of the Jeet Kune Do (JKD) martial arts movement.
Jackie Chan, Most noted for his career as a martial arts actor. Chan is also an action choreographer, filmmaker, comedian, director, producer, screenwriter, entrepreneur, singer and stunt performer.
Chuck Norris
Steven Seagal, 7th-dan black belt in Aikido. Segal became the first foreigner to operate an Aikido Dojo in Japan.
Miyamoto Musashi
Yip Man, Famous Wing Chun practitioner who taught many other famous martial artists.
Gichin Funakoshi, Creator of Shotokan karate.
Kanō Jigorō, Founder of judo.
Masaaki Hatsumi
Tony Jaa, Famous actor, choreographer, stuntman, director, and former monk. Member of Muay Thai Stunt.
Panna Rittikrai
Dan Chupong
Robin Shou, Famous martial arts actor who is most noted for his role as Liu Kang in Mortal Kombat.
Sammo Hung
Huo Yuanjia, Famous practitioner of Mizongyi and co-founder of the Chin Woo Athletic Association. Yuanjia is a national hero in China for defeating foreign fighters in highly publicized matches.
Phillip Rhee, Famous practitioner of various martial arts (taekwondo, hapkido, kendo, wing chun, and boxing) and a successful actor.
Jean-Claude Van Damme, Famous practitioner of various martial arts (shotokan karate, kickboxing, muay thai, and taekwondo) and a successful actor.
Sho Kosugi, Practitioner of shindō jinen-ryū karate and a successful actor.
Sonny Chiba, Practitioner of various martial arts, noted as one of the first actors to achieve stardom through his skills in martial arts.
Zhang Ziyi
Hirokazu Kanazawa, Famous Shotokan karate instructor and practitioner. Kanazawa is also the chief instructor and president of the Shotokan Karate-do International Federation (SKIF).
Morihei Ueshiba, Founder of aikido.
Mas Oyama, Founder of kyokushinkai karate.
Yuen Biao
Angela Mao
Kathy Long
Mark Dacascos
Wesley Snipes
Iko Uwais
Dan Inosanto, Famous martial arts instructor who teaches, jeet kune do (JKD), filipino martial arts, shoot wrestling, brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ), muay thai, silat, mixed martial arts (MMA), and American kenpo karate.
Tadashi Nakamura, Founder of Seidō juku karate.
Wu Jing
Carlos Gracie, Co-founder of brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ).
Hélio Gracie, Co-founder of brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ). Gracie was also a 6th degree black belt jūdōka.
Vidyut Jamwal, Action star popularly known as "The New Age Action Hero of Bollywood" is a trained martial artist since the age of three in the art form called Kalaripayattu.

Martial arts

List of styles History Timeline Hard and soft

Regional origin	China Europe India Indonesia Japan Korea Philippines

Unarmed techniques	Chokehold Clinch Elbow strike Headbutt Hold Kick Knee strike Joint lock Punch Sweep Takedown Throw

Weapons	Archery Knife fighting Melee weapons Shooting Stick-fighting Swordsmanship

Training	Kata Practice weapon Punching bag Pushing hands Randori Sparring

Grappling	Brazilian jiu-jitsu Judo Jujutsu Sambo Sumo Wrestling

Striking	Boxing Capoeira Karate Muay Thai Lethwei Sanshou Savate Taekwondo Vovinam

Internal	Aikido Aikijutsu Baguazhang T'ai chi ch'uan Xingyiquan

Full contact / Combat sports	Professional boxing Professional kickboxing Knockdown karate Mixed martial arts Submission wrestling

Self-defense / Combatives	Arnis Bartitsu Hapkido Kajukenbo Krav Maga MCMAP Pencak Silat Systema Wing Chun Legal aspects

Eclectic / Hybrids	American Kenpo Chun Kuk Do Jeet Kune Do Kuk Sool Shooto Unifight

Entertainment	Fighting game Martial arts film (Chanbara) Professional wrestling Wuxia

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