Martial Arts Clubs UK

The history of the martial arts is often seen as complex and is not very well documented but some evidence of early martial arts is known. There are many different types or styles of martial arts and each has its own quite unique style and beginnings Some cultures have had a very big impact on the evolution and study of martial arts. Modern martial arts’ history is quite often only seen as part of Asian cultures but in reality there were many forms of martial arts practiced in nearly every country on earth for 1000?s of years. martial arts

The early Greeks practiced a martial art known as Pankration, meaning the art of complete strength. The art itself is comprised of a combination of combative styles including wrestling, grappling, and throws as well as certain boxing techniques. The earliest records of Pankration being practiced is around Seven Hundred BC but all indications are that this fighting style had most likely been in use for a very long time before that and it is still practiced in Greece and other parts of the world today.

Japan had ancient martial arts deeply imbedded in it’s culture and most seem to have evolved from breathing exercises. These arts were later influenced by migratory Chinese martial arts experts. It would now seem that almost all of Asia had developed martial arts from breathing exercises. Korea had the ancient art of Hwa Rang Do, Kali in the Philippines, and even Yoga has been developed into a martial art by some practitioners.

Martial Arts have been practiced by mankind for 1000?s of years. Quite often linked to religion and spirituality, or just used for combat or competition, the Martial Arts are an integral part of human history and their practice will, hopefully, continue long into the future.