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Combat Systems

There is a thread about Martial Arts as a sport in the Sports Board, but this thread discusses attack / defensive moves in actual combat.

Aikido : Martial art that seeks to resolve conflict through peaceful means.

Arnis/Escrima/Kali : The Filipino martial arts (FMA) emphasize learning weapons first--then empty-hand skills.

Bando : Includes striking, kicking, and grappling, with an emphasis on mimicing animal fighting methods.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu : Brazilian jiu-jitsu is a grappling martial art that emphasizes chokes and limb locks.

Capoeira : Brought to Brazil by African slaves, capoeira is a deceptive martial art disguised as dancing.

Cuong Nhu : The Vietnamese art of Cuong Nhu integrates techniques from karate, vovinam, boxing, wing chun, judo, aikido, and tai chi.

Gatka : Gatka is the martial art of the Sikh warrior, and is famous for its efficiency with the shaster (sword) and lathi (staff).

Hapkido : This Korean art mixes aikido's throws and locks with tae kwon do's kicks.

Iaido : Iaido is the art of drawing the Japanese sword and delivering a decisive cut.

Jeet Kune Do (JKD) : JKD is the martial art founded by Bruce Lee. JKD is one of the best-known hybrid martial arts, incorporating techniques from all martial arts.

Ju Jitsu : The "gentle" art of arm locks and chokes, once used to defeat armor-wearing samurai.

Judo : Judo involves throwing your opponent to the mat, pinning your opponent with a hold-down technique, or causing your opponent to submit with an armbar or a choke.

Kajukenbo : Kajukenbo originated in post WWII Honolulu, combining techniques from Korean karate (Ka), Jujitsu (ju), Kenpo (ken), and Chinese boxing (bo)--kung fu.

Karate : The "art of the empty-hand", karate involves kicking and punching as well as the use of weapons.

Kendo : Japanese fencing, derived from the legendary sword fighting schools of the samurai.

Kenpo : Kenpo took a circuituous route from the Shaolin Temple of China to the modern-day United States, picking up refinements and enhancements along the way.

Krav Maga : Krav Maga is the martial art of the Israeli military.

Kung Fu : The martial arts of China, and to many, the forerunner of all Asian martial arts.

Kyudo : Derived from samurai warfare, "Zen Archery" sharpens the mind and focuses the spirit.

Lua - Hawaiian Warrior Arts : Lua is the martial art of the Hawaiian warrior, and is known for fearsome bone breaking techniques.

Muay Thai : Muai thai kickboxing is renowned world-wide for brutal strikes with the elbows and knees. Definitely a serious combat art.

Naginata : Weapon art of choice for samurai women, it survives today in a sport form.

Ninjutsu : The martial art of the shadow warrior, ninjutsu is steeped in lore and mystery.

ROSS : ROSS is a system of Russian martial arts unifying various traditional fistfighting and wrestling styles with imperial military training.

SAMBO/SOMBO : SAMBO, aka SOMBO, is a Russian style of wrestling popular in international competitions, as well as a combat art taught to the Soviet military.

San Shou : San shou incorporates wushu, grappling, and kickboxing to make a combat-oriented martial art.

Savate : This French style of foot fighting began in the Napoleonic era.

Shorinji Kempo : Shorinji kempo extends Chinese boxing with Zen philosophy; at higher ranks, the uniform is the robes of a Buddhist priest.

Silat : Silat is considered one of the most effective combat arts.

Sumo : One of the forerunners to the modern grappling arts of jiu-jitsu and judo, sumo is exciting and action-packed while retaining its traditional splendor and ceremony.

Tae Kwon Do : Kick-oriented Korean "art of hand and foot fighting" is one of the most popular sports in the world. Styles include ITF and WTF.

Tai Chi Chuan : The martial art/exercise/cultivator of internal energy. Includes the Bagua (Pa Kua) and Xingyi (Hsing-I) internal styles.

Tang Soo Do : A Korean martial art popularized by Chuck Norris.

Tukong Moosul : Tukong moosul is a martial art derived from South Korean military Special Forces training.

Systems Combat

Cool list ^.^ And I have one main thing to say: ahhhh Judo! As I remember my brother as he first got taller than my mom he made the mistake of saying that he could beat our mother and challenging her to a spar. It lasted perhaps 5 seconds before he found himself on the floor, though as it so happens, I was the one that couldn't get off the floor for a bit, while I lay there laughing my lungs out at him. Eh, perhaps this isn't intellectual, but it goes with the theme, a 5'3" woman can take down a 5'6" teenaged boy in 5 seconds flat with Judo XD.