1. Martial Arts
The Fighting Science

2. Martial Arts
 Modern arts are remnants of arts taught for war
throughout history
 They are our our connection to the past
 Many arts, while looking similar in appearance have
their roots in many countries around the world.
 Modern Martial arts are variations or combinations of
older martial arts
 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martial_arts

3. Pankration
Pankration was an art that had it’s origin
In ancient Greece
It is an art that focuses on punches and
kicks as well as maneuvers on the ground
Modern wrestling is descended from
Pankration
Wrestling was the art preferred for the
Olympics, but the punches, kicks, and
throws were preferred for actual
combat

4. Kung Fu
Kung Fu has its origins in the
Shaolin Temple, were the monks
Were taught in martial arts by
Boddhidarma.
Many styles are based on the
movements of animals.
1,000’s of styles all carrying a
Different emphasis
National Sport of China

5. Karate
Karate developed from the arts of Shuri
Te and Naha Te, as well as knowledge
gained through trade with China and
Siam of Kung Fu and Muay Thai
respectively
Employs every part of the body as a
weapon with 100’s of techniques
Mostly strikes and takedowns with some
joint manipulation and very little
ground maneuvers

6. Muay Thai
From the kingdom of Siam and originally
called Muay Boran
Know as the art of eight limbs because
It uses punches, kicks, knees, and elbows
Gained much popularity due to its
extensive use in the Ultimate Fighting
Championships
Often seen as extremely brutal style

7. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu was adapted from Judo
which it itself an adaptation of Japanese
Jujutsu
Focuses entirely on ground maneuvers and
joint manipulation
In modern MMA it is considered
essential for practitioners to know
Gained popularity recently due to use in
Ultimate Fighting Championships

8. Mixed Martial Arts
 Mixed Martial Arts has one of two meanings
 The first meaning is the training of multiple martial arts
 The second meaning is the combining of multiple arts
or philosophies into one new arts
 The second meaning has gained popularity in recent
years as some people believe that mixed martial arts
should be considered its own style

9. Bruce Lee
Bruce Lee deserves a special mention as he is one of the
most famous martial arts practitioners. He brought
Chinese Martial arts to America and brought the idea of
extensive cross training to martial arts.
Arts Trained
o Wing Chun
Wrestling
o z Escrima
o Fencing
o Boxing

10. Reference
 Pankration Picture from the Internet
 Kung Fu picture from camera
 Karate Picture from internet
 Muay Thai picture from internet
 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu picture from camera phone
 Bruce Lee sketch from scanner