UNIT 1 - Introduction to Martial Arts

Martial Arts

are various sports as form of self-defence, attack, competition, health, and fitness, etc…

Martial Arts originated from?

Japan, Korea, and China

Various Forms of Martial Arts

1. Taekwondo

2. Sparring

3. Karate

4. Muay Thai

5. Judo

6. MMA

Taekwondo

known for its high, jumping spinning kicks and fast kicking techniques.

Taekwondo incorporates?

elements of karate and Chinese and Korean fighting styles; taekkyeon, gwonbeop, and subak

Sparring

takes place between two competitors in an 8 meters square

Aim of Sparring:

to outscore or knockout your opponent

A place in Sparring where instruction is given is called:

Dojang

Karate

an unarmed combat; uses hand and feet as weapon to deliver and block blows

Karate moves are mostly:

striking art, using punching, kicking, and knee and elbow strikes

Muay Thai

is a full contact combat sport that uses stand up, striking, and clinching techniques.

Judo

immobilize, pin your opponent or force them to submit

Judo objectives:

to throw or take down opponent

Judo students are called as:

Judoka

MMA

compromises various different combat styles; boxing, muay thai, jiu jitsu, judo, wrestling, etc

History of Arnis

1. Pre-colonial Era

2. Spanish Colonial Era

3. Modern Recognition Era

Father of Modern Arnis:

Remy Presas

Cardinal Rules:

• Character

• Sincerity

• Discipline

• Self-control

• Etiquette

• Loyalty