Asian Martial Arts
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- History
- Judo
- Karate
- Aikido
- Taekwondo
- Taijiquan
History of Asian Martial Arts (1)
The origins of Asian martial arts trace back to the development of early combat techniques and the founding of the Shaolin Temple.
History of Asian Martial Arts (2)
Bodhidharma: biography, origins of Asian martial arts and their spread around the world.
History of Japanese Martial Arts
The history of Japanese martial arts, from their origins to the Meiji Restoration and the development of modern budo
History of Chinese Martial Arts
The history of Chinese martial arts, from ancient origins to the era of the Republic of China, encompassing philosophy and combat techniques
History of Judo
From the origins of martial arts in Japan to the birth and development of judo in Italy and around the world
The Great Masters of Asian Martial Arts
Biographies of the greatest martial arts masters in history
Jigoro Kano (1860-1938)
Founder of Judo
Learn about the life of Jigoro Kano, the founder of judo, and his impact on martial arts
Gichin Funakoshi (1868-1957)
Founder of Shotokan Karate
Discover the life and work of Gichin Funakoshi, the founder of Shotokan karate, and his lasting impact on the world of martial arts
Founder of Aikido
Explore the biography of O’Sensei Morihei Ueshiba and discover how his spiritual journey and martial arts studies led to the creation of aikido
Founder of Taekwondo
Learn about the life of Choi Hong-hi, the creator of Taekwondo, and his influence on making it a worldwide martial art
