Martial arts are extensive systems of codified practices and traditions of combat, practiced for a variety of reasons, including self-defense,competition, physical health and fitness, as well as mental and spiritual development.Some martial arts are considered "traditional" and tied to an ethnic,cultural or religious background,while others are modern systems developed either by a founder or by an association.Many type of martial art such as Taekwondo,Judo,Karate and Aikido.
Taekwondo is a Korean martial art and the national sport of South Korea.Taekwondo is knows for its emphasis on kicking techniques.Which distinguishes it from martial arts such as Karate or southern styles of Kung Fu.The rationale is that the leg is the longest and strongest weapon a martial artist has,and kicks thus have the greatest potential to execute powerful strikes without successful relation.Historically,the Koreans thought that the hands were too valuable to be used in combat.Taekwondo as a martial art is popular with people of both genders and of many ages.Physically,Taekwondo develops strength,speed,balance,flexibility and stamina.
Judo is a modern martial art and combat sport created in Japan its most prominent feature is its competitive element,where the object is to either throw or take down one's opponent to the ground,immobilize or otherwise subdue one's opponent with a grappling maneuver ,or force an opponent to submit by joint locking or by executing a strangle hold or choke.Strikes and thrusts by hand and feet as well as weapons defences are a part of Judo.
Karate is a martial art developed in Japan.Karate is striking art using punching,kicking,knee and elbow strikes,and open handed techniques such as knife-hands.Grappling,lock,restraints,throw and vital point strikes are taught in some styles.A Karate practitioner is called "Karateka".Karate can be practiced as an art,as a sport,as a combat sport or as self-defense training.Traditional Karate places emphasis on self development.Modern Japanese style training emphasizes the psychological element incorporated into a proper attitude such as perseverance,fearlessness,virtue and leadership skills.Sport Karate places emphasis on exercise and competition.
In Aikido ,as in virtually all Japanese martial art,there are both physical and mental aspects of training.The physical training in Aikido is diverse,covering both general physical fitness and conditioning,as well as specific techniques.Because a substantial portion of many Aikido curriculum consists of throws,the first thing most students learns is how to safely fall or roll.The specific techniques for attack include both strikes and grabs.The techniques for defense consist of throws and pins.Physical training goals pursued in conjunction with Aikido include controlled relaxation,flexibility and endurance,with less emphasis on strength training.In Aikido,pushing or extending movements are much more common than pulling or contracting movements.This distinction can be applied to general,fitness goals for the Aikido practitioner.
In conclusion,many type of martial art in world.martial art is vary important for self-defense,physical fitness,self confidence,and martial art can make us more discipline in our life and at the same time appreciate the art in self-defense.
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