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Muay Boran

Post author:Doug
Post published:October 27, 2023
Post category:K-Z Thailand

The origins of Muay Boran can be traced back to the Ayuthaya Kingdom, which is now known as Thailand. During the war of the 18th century, The Burmese army invaded…

Yin Yang Ba Gua Zhang

Post author:Doug
Post published:April 2, 2022
Post category:Ba Gua Zhang China Internal Martial Arts K-Z

Yin Yang Ba Gua Zhang comes from the Tian family and originated in Sichuan Province, near to the Ermei and Qingzhen Mountains. It is an internal martial arts practice believed…

Liu He Ba Fa

Post author:Doug
Post published:May 26, 2017
Post category:China Internal Martial Arts K-Z

Translating literally as 'Six Harmonies Eight Methods', Liu He Ba Fa is an internally-focussed martial art and is also referred to as 'Water Boxing'. One of its intentions is for…

Tong Bei Quan

Post author:Doug
Post published:December 15, 2015
Post category:China K-Z Kung Fu

Originating in the 17th century Tong Bei Quan, meaning ‘Spreading Power from the Back Boxing’, as Tong means ‘through’, Bei means ‘back’ and Quan means ‘fist’, is a school of…

Piguaquan

Post author:Doug
Post published:December 12, 2015
Post category:China K-Z Kung Fu

Piguaquan meaning "chop-hanging fist" in Mandarin, uses a number of sweeping actions to generate speed through the hips and arms to produce powerful strikes. Also known as Piguazhang "chop-hanging palm"…

Nam Pai Chuan

Post author:Doug
Post published:December 11, 2015
Post category:China K-Z Kung Fu

Nam Pai Chuan is a hybrid Shaolin Kung Fu style that combines elements of Judo, Wado Ryu and Tae Kwon Do. The name translates as "northern southern Fist" in Cantonese,…

Nan Quan

Post author:Doug
Post published:November 18, 2015
Post category:China K-Z Kung Fu

Nan Quan Kung Fu, meaning “Southern Fist” in Cantonese, is a popular modern style created during the 1960’s in China’s Guangdong and Fujian provinces. Contemporary Nan Quan features dynamic, athletic…

Mei Hua Quan

Post author:Doug
Post published:November 14, 2015
Post category:China K-Z Kung Fu

Mei Hua Quan, meaning “Plum Flower Fist” in Mandarin is thought to have originated in the 17th century in northern China. Practitioners learn fist, hand and foot techniques, which are…

Luohan Quan

Post author:Doug
Post published:November 6, 2015
Post category:China K-Z Kung Fu

It is believed that monks in the Shaolin Temple created Luohan Quan by copying the facial expressions of the statues of “Arhats” (saints or sages) and developed 18 movements based…

Lai Tung Pai

Post author:Doug
Post published:October 21, 2015
Post category:China K-Z Kung Fu

Lai Tung Pai was originally known as “Poon Kuen” or “Encircling Fist”, Lai Tung Pai (sometimes spelled Lai Tong Pai, also known as Panquan), is a martial art of 17th…

Tai Chi Push Hands

Post author:Doug
Post published:January 25, 2014
Post category:China K-Z Tai Chi

Tai Chi Push Hands (a.k.a. Pushing Hands, Tui Shou, Sensing Hands) is an exercise performed by two people who are attempting to improve their Tai Chi push hands skills. Practicing…

Turkish Oil Wrestling

Post author:Doug
Post published:December 12, 2013
Post category:Europe K-Z Wrestling

This is one of the most popular sports in Turkey. Tukish Oil Wrestling or Yagli gures means literally oiled wrestling. The wrestlers wear tight short leather trousers called "Kispet", made…

Keysi Fighting Method

Post author:Doug
Post published:December 11, 2013
Post category:Europe K-Z Self Defence

Keysi Fighting Method (KFM) is a method of self defense that is based on natural fighting instincts, martial arts and street fighting techniques, developed by Justo Di guez Serrano from…

Luta Livre

Post author:Doug
Post published:December 9, 2013
Post category:Brazil K-Z Wrestling

Luta Livre History seems to be the forgotten son of the grappling arts. Its “big brother” rival Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has had the tremendous success that we all know, and has…

Maculele

Post author:Doug
Post published:December 7, 2013
Post category:Brazil K-Z Weapons

Maculele has its origins steeped in waters as murky as those which surround the origin of capoeira. Some say it came from Africa. Some say it came from indigenous Brazil.…