|
The primary way of classifying martial arts is by the basic physical technique they use: striking or grappling nike free shoes for sale.The striking technique, technically referred to as percussive, uses blows with the hands, elbows, feet, knees, and head. Such popular martial arts as karate, kung fu, and tae kwon do fall under this category nike heels for sale.Grappling arts, on the other hand, primarily employ throwing, locking, and wrestling techniques. These arts seek to neutralize aggressive action by gaining control over an adversary without necessarily striking the person nike free run 3. The most popular grappling arts are jiujutsu or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), judo, and aikido. Wrestling is the western world's version of these fighting styles nike high heels.On the other hand, kickboxing is the main martial arts spectator sport because of its extensive international television coverage. The sport was first developed in Thailand hundreds of years ago, but in the 1970s it was adopted by Americans, who helped make it popular all over the world. It is more known in Thailand as Muay Thai. Kickboxing techniques involve the hand techniques of Western boxing and the kicking techniques of the Eastern martial arts. In competitions, contestants are required to wear gloves and footpads.Martial arts can also be divided into those that do not use weapons and those that require them. In judo, for example, competitors use only their bodies, but in many styles of kung fu, weapons represent an essential part of the basic training. Common weapons used in martial arts include swords, staffs, and spears made of wood or metal. Firearms are never used.Martial arts can also be divided by function and philosophy into traditional and nontraditional, according to the way they are taught. Traditional teachers emphasize self-improvement, whereas non-traditionalists emphasize self-defense. When instructing their students, traditionalists focus on three priorities, in the following order: spiritual development, discipline, and aesthetic form. Nontraditional instruction accents combat, discipline, and spiritual development. Both schools of thought offer advantages to students, encouraging the cultivation of such traits as self-confidence, which can then be successfully carried over and applied to everyday life.The roots of mixed martial arts can be traced back to various mixed style contests that took place throughout Europe, Japan and the Pacific Rim during the early 1900s.
Related Articles -
cheap, foamposites,
|
