Subcategories of "1. About Styles":
- Grappling/Ground (4)
- Healing (2)
- Striking/Stand-Up (48)
- Weapons (16)
Aikido – The Passive Art
Article by: Allen WoodmanHaving returned to the US after a long hiatus in Japan, I have noticed that a majority of Aikido Practitioners have developed and utilize what is called Atemi waza or attacking movements in techniques. It is untraditional and highly controversial. It is also against the true path of learning the passivity of techniques in the [...]
San Jitsu
Article by: World Wide DojoSan Jitsu is a jiu-jitsu system which also incorporates elements of karate, judo, jing jow pai kung-fu, wrestling, boxing and street fighting. It refers to the three ways of “body, mind and spirit”. San Jitsu is Guam’s first internationally recognized martial art system encompassing striking, kicking, throwing, grappling, pressure points, acupressure and resuscitation arts. Professor Frank E. [...]
Aiki Ju-Jutsu
Article by: World Wide DojoIt is believed that the traditional Japanese martial art Daitoryu originated within the family of Emperor Seiwa who reigned from 858 to 876 AD. In the eleventh century, a descendent named Shinra Saburo Minamoto no Yoshimitsu advanced the art through the study of human anatomy. He dissected the bodies of war dead and executed criminals [...]
Aikido
Article by: World Wide DojoAlthough aikido is a relatively recent innovation within the world of martial arts, it is heir to a rich cultural and philosophical background. Aikido was created in Japan by Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969). Before creating aikido, Ueshiba trained extensively in several varieties of jujitsu, and in swordsmanship. Ueshiba also immersed himself in religious studies and developed [...]
Kamau Njia System
Article by: World Wide DojoKamau Njia is one of the most innovative and practical systems of self defense taught today. Kamau Njia specializes in teaching defensive tactics ranging from the use of non-lethal force to survival tactics. It is the perfect method for men, women, and children of all ages, sizes, and strength. Kamau Njia is based on instinctive [...]
Kajukenbo
Article by: World Wide DojoThe martial art of Kajukenbo is an evolving, eclectic blend of various martial arts styles. The word “Kajukenbo” was derived from the initial letters of the styles that contributed to the creation of the art. Together they make up the Kajukenbo motto: Through this fist art, one gains long life and happiness. KA (long life) [...]
Jujutsu
Article by: World Wide DojoJujutsu is the empty handed fighting art of the famous Japanese Samurai. Originally it was created to be used by warriors wearing a full suit of Japanese armor. The art dates back to ancient times (possibly 2000 years) and is the most common of all the Japanese arts. This art was also known as Taijutsu [...]
Judo
Article by: World Wide Dojo“The aim of Judo is to utilize physical and mental strength most effectively. Its training is to understand the true meaning of life through the mental and physical training of attack and defense. You must develop citizen to society.” Professor Jigoro Kano, Founder of Kodokan Judo Judo has it origin in the ancient Japanese art [...]
Hapkido
Article by: World Wide DojoHapkido means “the way of coordinated power”. Hap literally translated means coordination or harmony, Ki is the essence of power and Do means the art or the way. It is the name that was given to the traditional Korean art of Yu-Sol, after its techniques were developed and refined by Choi Yong Shul in the [...]
Hapmudo
Article by: World Wide DojoHapmudo is a system of self-defense based on fundamental offensive and defensive techniques. These techniques can be classified as follows: Empty hands against empty hands. Empty hands against a weapon. Weapons against weapon. Each of these categories include: Punching, kicking, Joint locking, grappling, Pressure points, throwing techniques Hapmudo is based on the theory of circular [...]
