11 Type Martial Arts in the World

11. Pencak Silat. Indonesia

Pencak silat or silat is a martial art originating from Southeast Asia. This martial art is widely known in Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, and Singapore, the southern Philippines and southern Thailand in accordance with the spread of ethnic Malay archipelago. Thanks to the role of the trainers from Indonesia, currently Vietnam also has formidable fighter-fighter.
Parent organizations in Indonesia Pencak Silat Pencak Silat is the Association of Indonesia (IPSI). Organizations that embody martial arts federations in various countries is Persekutuan Pencak Silat Antara Nations (Persilat), which was formed by Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam.Pencak Silat as part of Indonesian national culture developed in line with the history of Indonesian society

10. Judo, Japan

Judo is found or established by Jigoro Kano, who often bullied during his childhood, about 1860 to 1870. By taking a variety of martial arts that develop basic skills, Kano added techniques to create Judo throws.Judo is a word meaning "gentle way" which means, using the opponent's strength against himself. Because of this principle, then the Judoka should not be more stronger than his opponent. The main focus of judo is throwing and locks the land, rather than hitting or attacking.

9. Aikido, Japan

Aikido was introduced in the early 1900s, with his followers to learn to use the power and energy to bring down their opponents. The students are taught to maintain the condition of his attacker, and taught to immobilize without injuring.Use of weapons is also often encountered in aikido, and his followers were taught to defend against the sticks, swords and even knives. The founder of Aikido, Morihei Ueshiba, saying that to be successful Aikido followers, the disciples must "receive 99% of opponent's attack and stare death in the face without fear."8. Krav Maga, Israel

Israeli martial shall presidential guard, this martial art without rules, and hard. Martial was never trained for the sport, because it really intended to destroy the attacker by focusing on the opponent's vital areas, such as the groin and eyes, and even allows the use of the head as a weapon and various objects that exist as a weapon. Martial approach is divided three steps: Confront the threat, prevent the opponent to make a second attack, and neutralize opponents.7. Jujutsu, Japan

When the Japanese samurai lose all the weapons, they will switch to the use of Jujutsu (soft art). Jujutsu evolved by focusing on the throws, locks and overthrow themselves. But unlike other martial arts, Jujutsu moving more into "what can aja".Traditionally, students are taught a variety of tactics "cheating" such as eye gouges, biting, which if used properly, can kill your opponent. Martial arts is very effective if used in combat over short distances.

6. Ninjutsu, Japan

This mysterious martial art used by the murderer and the Japanese guerrilla fighters. Ninjutsu teaches a variety of ways to surprise your opponent and beat your opponent, with the direction of development for the kill. In addition to the feet, hands, also taught a variety of weapons, including slip and escape techniques effectively.5. Tae-kwondo, Korea

Tae-kwondo means "the way of the fist and foot". This martial art developed rapidly after World War II era, when Japan put an end to the occupation of Korea. Martial arts is renowned for its stunning kick, and combine physical ability and mental strength. Pemengang black belt in this martial reach 3 million people worldwide.4. Kung fu, China





Chinese martial search this means literally: The success achieved by the weight and length, and merupakaan oldest martial arts in the world. Since introduced by Emperor Huangti, 2.698 BC, has grown to tens of thousands of martial arts stream.Traditionally, this self-defense taught by Shaolin monks, with primary emphasis on morality and philosophy, where the value of humility, trust, and patience, and respect for precedence.

3. Karate, Japan

Derived from the word meaning "empty hand", karate was introduced as a self-defense without weapons. Various techniques of Karate is expected beginning in the 1300s, although the author of "10 Precepts of Karate", Anko Itosu, the father of modern karate, wrote the book in 1908."Karate is a technique that changed hands and feet into spears" writes Anko. In a book written by Anko, karate can be used as, "... how to avoid a fight if confronted by criminals."2. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Brazil

Although established in Brazil, the founder of this martial was Mitsuyo Maeda, a fighter from Japan, who won more than 2000 games and is considered the most powerful man.Maeda met with the Gracie family in Japan in 1914, and since then also regarded as the Gracie family's first family of this self-defense. Emphasis on the throw and the groundwork to make this sport popular among the mixed sports users.1. Muay Thai, Thailand

Very similar to kickboxing, but the difference, blows below the belt, elbows and knees and all may be used. Muay Thay is hard to exactly when the birth is expected, but the various elements of this self-defense martial art can be found in Japan and India.Popularity of this martial art began to emerge in the 1800s. Traditionally, martial arts is very structured, with various rituals that demonstrate respect for the opponent.Now this self-defense is more focused as the use of the body as a weapon, fists, shins, elbows, knees, and various other things to defeat the opponent. This is what makes this martial valuable, because all body parts can be used as a weapon.